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My Favorite Picnic Wines: Landmark Vineyards
August is here and summer is almost over. Let’s take advantage of the warm weather for only a few more days and it’s time to rouse ourselves off the couch, quit the TV-and-takeout routine, and head outside with friends for a picnic, sipping something refreshing and cool. Bringing the right bottle of wine not only […]
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Review of Rodney Strong Vineyards Wine
It’s officially summer! For wine-lovers, summer picnics are pure bliss. What better way to reconnect with friends and family than over a glass of wine and light dishes packed with rich flavors? Bringing the right bottle of wine not only enhances the taste of picnic foods, it adds a pinch of European sophistication to outdoor […]
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LUNCH AT FIG RESTAURANT, SANTA MONICA | REVIEW
Located inside the upscale Fairmont Miramar Hotel, FIG Restaurant is a seasonal, Mediterranean-influenced bistro that places a strong emphasis on sustainability and local ingredients.
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The Ultimate Guide to Planning Thanksgiving Dinner
The leaves are falling, the weather has changed and the planning has begun. Thanksgiving is literally right around the corner! If you’re in need of some real-life inspiration, I’m here to help! In this blog post I’m partnering with Hickory Farms to pull off the ultimate guide to help you plan a memorable Thanksgiving dinner that will […]
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Plant-Based Meal Delivery Service: The Purple Carrot
The Purple Carrot is a plant-based meal delivery service that focuses on organic whole foods. Today I’m partnering with Purple Carrot to share their delicious plant-based recipes with you! I’m neither vegan nor vegetarian. But I try to incorporate meatless meals into my breakfast, lunch and dinner rotation! Healthy food delivery services have become a full-blown trend. The idea […]
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Planning the Perfect Fall Picnic
Summer picnics get all the glory, but fall picnics have so many unexpected benefits —fewer bugs, less risk of sunburn and heat stroke, and a more intimate setting away from the summer crowds, not to mention the splendid scenery. As the leaves brighten our days with rich colors, we must take full advantage of their beauty […]
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5 Unique Birthday Ideas for Your Girlfriend
When your girlfriend/wife shows you this blog (as hints to guide you what to do for her birthdays), you might hate me for putting so many ideas into her head and ruining your life. However, when your lady’s birthday is a week from now….when you feel all nervous and jittery…when you are scared of asking […]
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Winter Magic: A Holiday with Bellabeat and Sweet E’s
We had a wonderful holiday with friends and family. This blog is a photo diary of our celebrations’ highlights! A special thank to Sweet E’s Bake Shop for their delicious and elegant winter-themed desserts and BellaBeat for their wonderful Leaf that helps us monitor our New Year’s health resolutions!
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Best Places in L.A. for Festive Afternoon Tea on Christmas Day
What classier way to spend Christmas than by indulging in Christmas afternoon tea? This indulgent treat is the perfect excuse for a pre-Christmas get-together with friends or a delightful seasonal celebration. It’s a special occasion with tiered trays, porcelain pots, adorable miniature sandwiches, freshly baked scones topped with lemon curd, tiers of decadent delicacies and endless […]
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My LA Survival Guide!!!
I got lots of questions about where to go and places to eat in Los Angeles. In this blogpost is my compiled list of my top-10 places to hang out in LA and I hope this list will be helpful for friends/acquaintances who are making plans to visit LA in the near future.
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Afternoon Tea and Travel
“Another novelty is the tea-party, an extraordinary meal in that, being offered to persons that have already dined well, it supposes neither appetite nor thirst, and has no object but distraction, no basis but delicate enjoyment.” -The Physiology of Taste Here’s the list of all my favorite tea places from US, Asia to Europe! Afternoon […]