A Summer Day in Ventura

Summertime is winding down and honestly, it’s always bittersweet for me. Although I’m not a huge fan of triple-digit heat, I adore the light nights and escaping to the beach often. Since we’ve moved to Ventura County, Mabel and I are commonly doing three-mile treks […]

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Sweetfin Unveils Sweetbox Today

Are you ready to think INSIDE of the box? Since 2015, fast-casual darling, Sweetfin, has been all about thinking OUTSIDE of the box. Well, get ready to re-think things a bit and enjoy their newest (and delicious) item, Sweetbox.  I remember the very first time […]

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It’s Hatch Pepper Season with Melissa’s Produce (& a S’mores Recipe)

Did you know it’s hatch pepper season? These irresistible spicy hots are native to New Mexico and available just six weeks out of the year. I was first introduced to hatch peppers during my adventures with the 2019 IFWTWA Conference. On my ten-day venture, I fell in love […]

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A Magical Day at Lotusland

Have you ever heard of Lotusland? Being a lover of botanical gardens, Lotusland has long been on my bucket list to visit. For one reason or another, the stars had yet to align for me to go. Until last month. The 37-acre oasis had been […]

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