I don’t have much of a sweet tooth. Never have. As a child, when most kids were plowing through the fridge for Otter Pop’s, I was securing my digits on a nice chilled slab of butter. Obviously my palate have matured since then, I’m not a monster. But you certainly won’t catch me ogling over a gooey lava cake. And don’t … More A Fruitful Trek
When I first heard that a new Vietnamese restaurant was opening nearby, I immediately googled their menu. Why? Because back in 2011 I began a search for the best banh mi in Los Angeles, and the hunt was still on. After a quick scan of their website, I discovered two important things: They serve banh mi for lunch, and … More A Banh Mi Brunch
After Fourth of July I’m sure you’re planning on taking it easy this weekend. Unless you plan on watching the World Cup Finals which is what I’ll be doing. For those of you eager to kick your summer sipping up a notch, here are three delicious libations from my favorite cocktail book shake. Whether your Sunday snacks will include … More Three Shakes and a Kick
Soba noodles. Another favorite of mine. I love them hot and I especially love them cold with a nice ponzu sauce. I created this “salad” the other day by taking pantry and fridge inventory to see what ingredients I needed to use up. This is always my favorite way to cook because it makes me feel … More Chicken soba salad
Last Sunday I finally had the chance to brunch at Inn Of The Seventh Ray, a woodland restaurant in the hills of Topanga Canyon. This restaurant has been on my radar for years, mainly because of it’s mystical fairy garden setting which reminds me of a blend between Rivendell and The Shire. Say no more. The menu is quite elaborate, especially … More Fairy Garden Brown Rice
“You know egg on toast too!? ” That’s the delighted and excited reaction I received from my somewhat eccentric best friend when she arrived at my apartment for Sunday brunch. Oh, I know egg on toast. Now meet his classier, snazzier, dashing cousin; egg, kale and ricotta on toast. A gourmet twist to the classic recipe that we all … More I Know Egg On Toast
Sometimes when we are hurting it’s hard to find joy in the world. Little things that usually make you smile or lift your sprit go unnoticed or suddenly seem silly. When this happens I know there are only a few things that can break through my heart of stone. . Game of Thrones . Kiriko … More Secret To Happiness May Include Dragons…
I stepped into Copenhagen knowing only one thing. It has consistently been rated the happiest place to live, and I was going to discover why. That’s how I found myself on a bike, attempting to whiz through the tiny city, past colorful Danish houses, organic cafe’s and ice cold canals. That’s when I made my … More Contemplating Happiness in Copenhagen
I wasn’t looking forward to Berlin. I hadn’t even wanted to visit Scandinavia. If you say the words “summer” and “Europe” together in a sentence, images of jagged cliffs cascading into clear blue waters or rolling hills of wineries and the Tuscan sun pop into mind. More specifically, laying on a sandy beach, a … More More To Berlin Than Beer
Pomodora Pizza with tomato, burrata, garlic, basil, chili and green olive oil. Gjelina 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd. 310.450.1429 Spoondleicious Rating: 9 out of 10 spoons
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