Some people reach for extra sweaters, steaming hot drinks or hearty savoury stews to keep warm. Others lace foods with warming spices and chilli peppers to help keep the cold at bay.And while chillies ...

Food Editor Daniel Hernandez makes the case for subtracting tomatoes and onions from guacamole recipes. L.A. Times readers share how they make the dish.

I’m standing in a serious line of about 50 people waiting for tacos. Off in the distance I can see a flaming mass of crimson pork that looks like a twirling comet. Every few minutes onlookers stop and ...