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Suburbs to Countryside Getaway
Having lived in Pasadena for the last 10 years, I surely have gotten accustomed to sticking to what I know. Of course, I do yearn for a quick getaway into the countryside hills, but really, I don’t...
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The Nature of Burning Man
Throughout my years of pushing through teenage immaturity to fruitful adulthood, I’ve heard about a phenomenal event called “Burning Man”. I first learned about it at my fine years at Warner Bros....
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Lobsters, Traffic, and Date Night
I hope by now you’ve come to the realization that I do love food. I also love wine, and travel. And, sometimes – not always – I must concoct little lies about my spending habits when it comes to food....
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Excuse Me: It’s $6 per Person
The bill came out to $133 for a total of 7 people. The minimum requirement was $6 per person, but apparently we still didn’t meet the restaurants requirements. Hang on a sec, let me rewind and back it...
View ArticleOut of Commission
Gah! I apologize for not staying up to date with the writing, but I have been out of commission since last Wednesday since suffering a ruptured ovarian cyst. For those of you who don’t know what it is,...
View ArticleLos Angeles Farmers’ Markets
Every day of the week, farmers from all over South California come together at farmers markets to bring freshly-picked produce to you. In addition to the freshest in-season produce, many also offer...
View ArticleIn Memory of Pete Toulios: Enjoying Life as We Know it
I found out today that a friend of mine passed away on May 17th, 2010. I had called our mutual friend to borrow his truck, only to find out that his best friend had left us to go ‘Home’. He will be...
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Summer Delight: Handmade Artisanal Ice Creams
I have never had homemade ice cream before. I do not know what home made ice cream tastes like. I do not know whether it melts differently on your tongue. Do the flavors burst like fireworks in your...
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Malibu’s Finest: Chef Francesco at Tra Di Noi
I met up with Chef Francisco at his bustling restaurant in Malibu, California where he is always on his game. From making sure the flowers are fresh, waiters attentive to the guests being happy, I find...
View ArticleApricot Season Blossoming at the Markets
Apricots are peaches’ lesser loved cousins. They are not quite as juicy, not quite as sweet, and not quite as popular as the hailed summer peaches. And I’ll be one to admit that I, too, never gave them...
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Life is Sweeter With Mignon Chocolate
What do two girls do when they hit pay day? They spend their money (hopefully wisely) on some finer things in life. For my friend Marie and I, we decided to get chocolates in the suburban town of...
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Chocovivo: Living La Vida Chocolate
Once upon a time in the western world, if a chocolate’s brand didn’t end in -stle, -shey or -bury then one might not have been familiar with the artisanal chocolates available, especially not if the...
View ArticleSunday at the Hollywood Farmers’ Market
My weekends aren’t typical weekends. They don’t include plans to hit the bars, spend hours shopping, or sleep in late. I like to keep my weekends free and airy, taking the time to wake up early and get...
View ArticleBrown Turkey Figs: A California Delight
A friend recently asked me to investigate a certain tree she had growing in her backyard in Los Angeles. It looked like a fig tree, but the fruits were not quite as red, and the inside looked more...
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