Being gluten-free, people are often surprised that I need to choose my libations selectively. Yep, it is true. Hard liquors like whiskey, gin and beer are off the list for me. Flavored goodies like vodkas and rums are usually alright, but, alas, if I am offered […]
This past weekend was the 2nd annual LA Cookie Con and Sweets Show. While I missed out on the inaugural con last year at The Pasadena Convention Center (We were in Illinois), I have heard several mixed opinions as far as crowds, disorganization, and just […]
Since the unveiling of the spankin’ new The Village at Westfield Topanga in Woodland Hills, a flock of new restaurants & posh shops have hit the valley with a vengeance. Bringing 3rd & Fairfax’s The Grove to mind, The Village goes a step further at […]
The West Coast’s largest baking and sweets expo, is returning for its second year February 6 & 7, 2016! After a sold out event in 2015, the show is expanding to the Los Angeles Convention Center to make room for even more attendees and vendors. With over 10,000 […]
When you arrive at Dancin Vineyards in Medford, Oregon, not only will you be greeted with the lucious vallies surrounding you, a lively bistro and wide variety of visitors from couples, young and old, and even families, but, if you’re lucky enough to be hosted […]
I don’t know about you, but the massive welcoming of so many popular restaurant chains here in LA (The Cheesecake Factory, Chipotle, Maggiano’s, even Panda Express is everywhere…) is definitely awesome, but can feel intimidating. Which are worth trying? Which are just a glorified fast […]
This is my fourth installment in the annual, fun post many bloggers do: their Word of the Year. While my first two years writing this post proved extremely fun and easy as I chose words that truly reflected both my goals and hopes, as well […]
When I was invited to learn more about Las Posadas thanks to HERDEZ products, I was intrigued as I did not know much about it; Las Posadas is celebrated widely in Mexico & American-Mexicans in the southwest for nearly 400 years. Las Posadas is a 9 […]
As our year passports to Disneyland come to an end (Booo! But, alas, even more of a frown at the never-ending price increases), I decided once & for all that we needed to at last try Wine Country Trattoria at Disney’s California Adventure. Its their […]
(This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HolidayWithGlade #CollectiveBias.) The Holiday season is officially under way, friends! How was your Thanksgiving? November was loaded with such unforgettable, beautiful moments & I was especially excited to attend my second […]
This time of year, the struggle is real for me to stay on top pf eating healthy & not over indulging. What, with the stuffing, potatoes, home-made pies, chips & dips, wine, drinks–its my favorite time of year! 😉 To stay on track with my […]
With quick dining options becoming more diverse, it is refreshing to see that many are ensuring to not only be fast, but also healthy. “Non GMO”, DF, GF, VG & the rest of those abbreviations that look like that of a personal ad, are actually […]