Who likes spicy drinks? This is a good one. It will satisfy both sweet and savory tastes. A dash of simple syrup gives this drink the perfect balance of spicy and sweet. Recipe follows: Spicy...
Have you been in the mood to cook lately? With this heat, it’s hard to motivate! What grabs my attention lately are fresh summer recipes that look easy.
The players with the most Poker Chips in their hand take the most risks. It’s true. I’ve watched people play poker in Vegas and the players who “go all in” or “double down” are not the players with 2...
Have you thought about remodeling your kitchen? It’s daunting, isn’t it? We thought about our kitchen remodel for about 5 years before we finally decided to go for it. We started our...
Have you been on a biking tour? A few years ago, Dave and I went on a wine tasting bike trip in France TweetPin248Share248 Shares
Have you ever been to a 3 Michelin starred restaurant? It is the highest distinction a restaurant can receive in the world.
I admit, I’m a tiger mom. I think about and plan for how my boys will get ahead.
I’ve always loved the way a scarf can play up an outfit.
I posted about a delicious Summer Corn Chowder last week. In the same cooking class by Grace-Marie from the Cooking School at Bristol Farms, she made a delicious Garden Zucchini Ribbon Salad...
I have been getting eyelash extensions for 10 years. Ahh! Yes, 10 years. Is it worth it? YES. It is one of the few things I do every 4 weeks religiously and CANNOT live without. I tried a few places...
A major 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador on Saturday, April 16. The Ecuador earthquake damage was severe.
If you’ve read my blog, you know that I belong to a small gym named Beastie 24/7 in Manhattan Beach. I’ve been a member of the gym since last fall. Almost every time I attended class,
Come with me to explore Phuket and Ko Phi Phi Don island! After spending 7 busy tour filled days in Bangkok (Post on Bangkok) and Chiang Mai (Post on Chiang Mai), we were excited to head to the...
Are you thinking about remodeling projects for your home but need some guidance on how to begin? We remodeled most of our house last year from a Mediterranean to Transitional style.
I love this time of year when there is fresh, sweet corn at every grocery store. It makes me feel like eating al fresco and having a barbecue. I mentioned in a previous post that I’ve been...
Are you ready to get a bird’s-eye view of some popular vacation sites in Costa Rica? The unspoiled beaches, volcanoes, lush vegetation, wildlife, great weather and delicious food are just some...
For my birthday, my husband took the day off, and we spent the afternoon in the Los Angeles Jewelry District. If you love jewelry, we have this in common! Update May 2019: My experience with jewelry...
Have you worked out with resistance bands? Yes, I know the cover pic is of a super fit man jumping rope which doesn’t seem related to exercising with resistance bands… but that’s...