Do-it-Yourself Pinkberry

Since I really like Pinkberry but I don't like paying $5 for it, I decided to concoct my own. If you have an ice cream maker, try this recipe and see if it satisfies your cravings, too.2 cups nonfat plain yogurt1/2 cup 2% milk1/2 cup sugar1 cup half and halfBlend ingredients together with a hand mixer. Put into ice cream maker. Serve with your favorite toppings.The taste is similar, but the

Restaurant Review #183: Cravings, West Hollywood

Grilled calamari salad

Unlike Lucques, Nobu, and Melisse, Cravings is not a restaurant name that gets thrown around in the press and amongst foodies. You may have never heard of this restaurant, especially if you don't live in West Hollywood. But don't let a lack of buzz deter you from checking it out, because you'll be very pleasantly surprised by the food, atmosphere, and service. You'll also

Restaurant Review #182: Big Sugar Bakeshop, Studio City

Big Sugar Bakeshop is a tiny new bakery on crazy-busy Ventura Boulevard in Studio City. It's so small you'll miss it if you're driving by at more than five miles per hour, but unless it's two in the morning, you probably won't be going much faster. The bakery has no parking, so you'll need to fight the masses for a meter on Ventura or a free spot on a nearby side street.Chocolate cupcakeI stopped