Claudia Yuskoff
Born and raised in Southern California, last year Claudia Yuskoff found herself out of work like many other Californians. But Claudia took this as a sign to fill some passions in her life. And poof – Mmm, Me Gusta was launched! Mmm, Me Gusta is an online cooking show with new episodes every other week. She took her love for cooking, especially those recipes she learned from her mother and her travels, and shares them with all of us! Yay!
Last summer, Claudia and her mother went to the Andalusian region of Spain. They went totally wild in Sevilla, where they caught a flamenco show with a superb dinner of pork loin in red sauce. The blend of delicious cuisine and compelling performance made her feel like she had died and gone to heaven. The big reveal here is that many people don't know that prior to Spain, Claudia was a vegetarian for over ten years. This trip was the beginning of integrating meat back into her diet. Ohhh yes, Claudia, many of us enjoy a good piece of meat occasionally.
When not cooking you can find Claudia blogging, tweeting or munching on her favorite comfort food—Chilaquiles!
Photo by Josh Ross
Your favorite place in LA to have a cocktail?
Hotel Cafe in Hollywood.
Your favorite LA place for bargain shopping?
Mexican markets like Amapola Super Market or Cardenas--you can get one pound of about just any produce for like a buck!
You could change one thing about LA - what would it be?
Nothing, Los Angeles is fabulous. Don't mess with it.
You’ve always wanted to go to this LA spot – but just haven’t made it there yet?
The Magic Castle--invite anyone??
Your favorite LA extravagance?
Attending a concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Frank Gehry is a genius!
Your favorite neighborhood haunt?
Fred 62 after midnight.
Your favorite local getaway?
Night time kayaking along the Naples canals of Long Beach.
Your favorite place for cheap eats?
In-N-Out
You always take out of town guests to this spot?
The Getty. I worked there a few years back. It's a must see for any LA newbie. You can stroll the art galleries for hours and the view is spectacular!
You're most connected to this charity or your last volunteer experience?
Todd Cancer Institute, Long Beach Memorial Hospital - I volunteered for the hospital last year and cared for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. I brought them cookies, blankets, magazines, DVDs--stuff like that. Looking ahead, I'm very interested in charities like Project Angel Food that provide nutritious meals to people undergoing debilitating illnesses. When you are sick the last thing you want to think about is: What's for dinner? I'd like to explore how I can get involved through Mmm, Me Gusta.
