Pacific Coast Highway, A Road Trip Down the California Coast
Assignment 4 for Matador U’s Travel Writing Course. My knuckles have gone from their healthy olive skin tone to an abnormal white as I grip the handle on the door. I keep glancing at the door lock. My...
View ArticlePork Medallions with Rosemary Pear Sauce
Farm Fresh to You. It’s the name of the company that now delivers a reasonable sized box of fresh fruit, vegetables, greens, nuts, and herbs to my front door every other Thursday. What it does is...
View ArticleSets of Interrelated Photos that Tell a Story
The photo assignment: three (3) sets of four (4) images in which all of the images tell a story. Girls will be girls no matter their age, location or nationality. They will gossip, tell secrets,...
View ArticleTomato Soup + Grilled Cheese
Chris and I were out in our rock playground today — climbing rock faces and enjoying the “brisque” winter air of Malibu Creek State Park in December. As our aching limbs began to grow weary and the...
View Article8 Christmas Printables To Brighten Up Your Gifts & Home
Amazing! I swear it was just yesterday that you had to go out and spend $4 on a single Christmas card or $7 on gift wrap. Now a split second google search for “printables” with a ”+ christmas” gives...
View ArticleLA This Weekend: Ice Festival, Pub Crawls & Christmas Spirit
Looking for something to do in LA this weekend! Check out these local events that all have a hint of Christmas spirit but are sure to get you out and about. 4th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl, It’s...
View ArticlePasta with Brussel Sprouts & Bacon
Don’t scrunch your nose! I know the title bares the unthinkable — brussel sprouts. But have you ever tried brussel sprouts that have NOT needed to be defrosted or boiled? The common dislike for this...
View ArticleCarnitas Tacos, Hard Shell Style
I love and live with a man from San Diego, which equates to eating Mexican food more than the average American. Mexican cuisine is extremely diverse when it comes to its food carriers — you’ve got...
View ArticleLA This Weekend, Jan 24: Oysters, Cocktails & Culture
Looking for something to do in LA this weekend! Check out LA This Weekend, Jan 24 and see which local event fits into your weekend plans. DineLA Restaurant Week A 12-day dining event showcasing Los...
View ArticleHibernation
It has come once again like clockwork, that time of year in which I post less and less frequently. Then I wake up one day and feel the need to say good bye until June. So — Have a splendid...
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