Staying “Steady” as a Diabetic with Glucerna®! #GlucernaHungerSmart

(I have been compensated by Glucerna for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own.Talk with your health care provider about a diabetes management plan that’s right for you. #GlucernaHungerSmart  #CollectiveBias) Growing up, I always thought of the aisle […]

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Travel the World at Yogurtland as Flavor Quest Returns!

Who doesn’t love frozen yogurt? Its been a love affair for me since I was a little girl. Over the years, several frozen yogurt chains have come and gone, yet, one that is clearly here to stay is Yogurtland and its no secret why they […]

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Quick and Delicious Gluten Free Pillsbury Funfetti Fruit Pizza

Once a week, Michael and I have been hosting a group of friends  for a night of binge watching a TV show. Currently? We have Dexter night. Now, mind you, I am NOT usually a fan of gory, violent shows. But, man, Dexter was pretty easy […]

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Snacking Made Easy Thanks to Sprouts!

Lets face it, it is more easy to SAY you are going to eat healthy than actually stick with it. I try so very hard to go on my binges of “No more candy in the house. When I crave that, reach for an apple.” […]

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Lunch at Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern

Sometimes, you just have to sit back and remind yourself how lucky you are if you live in California. Our Spring has been absolutely gorgeous with flowers blooming, warm weather and plenty of sunshine. Its a regular round of “Zip A Dee Doo Dah” in […]

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Gordon Biersch Brewery in Burbank!

Last Saturday, I was able to check out  Gordon Biersch Brewery in Burbank for a fantastic evening put on by Combat Radio and DJ Ethan Dettenmaier to meet Disney Legend, Bob Gurr and Tinker Bell model herself, Margaret Kelly. It was such an amazing experience to […]

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Brunch at Downtown Disney’s Tortilla Jo’s!

While nothing compares to the magic of going inside the theme parks of The Disneyland Resort, did you know you can have fun, shop and dine outside of the parks? When Disney’s California Adventure opened in 2001, they also unveiled The Downtown Disney District which […]

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LA Weekly’s The Essentials Event!

The place to be this past Saturday evening was definitely The California Market Center in Downtown LA. Having never been, I did not know what exactly this huge, tall building was, but, the occasion, taking us to the 13th floor? LA Weekly’s annual Essentials event, […]

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Dine Out Long Beach Returns February 28th-March 5th!

Eat your heart out, Long Beach! Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant Week 2.0 is taking over the shore side city from February 28-March 5.  Over 40 restaurants have signed up to offer prix fixe 2-selection lunches and 3-selection dinners to give diners a taste of […]

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“The Study of Custom Pizza” at Pieology.

While “Build Your Own (insert dish here)” and “Fast/Casual” dining has seriously become all the rage here in LA, it can be overwhelming sometimes trying to find the best ones. Throw in being gluten-free, and it makes the search for the best even more difficult. […]

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5 Cocktail Recipes with Zodiac Black Cherry Vodka!

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 […]

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Being Gluten Free at The LA Cookie Con.

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 […]

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