Getting Healthier with Dena’s Fuel for Fitness!

At Expo West, I met so many wonderful, creative people dedicated to helping us all lead a more nutritious life. One of these creators was Dena Mangiamele, founder of Dena’s Fuel for Fitness. Her treats & snacks were seriously some of the best I tried over […]

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Gluten Free, No GMO’s & Yummy Snacks, Oh My! Recap of my Natural Foods Expo Weekend.

This past weekend I headed down to Anaheim to their convention center (Next door to Disneyland!) for their 2 largest expo; The Natural Products Expo (aka-Expo West). I went last year, too & guys, this is THE event to be at if you’re into health […]

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Fantastique French Wine Tasting & Art Exhibit at Whole Foods Venice This Week! #ad

(*Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Whole Foods Market.) Remember afew months back when I introduced you to Venice Beach? Well, little did I know they have a fabulous Whole Foods Market out there & this Saturday on March 1st from 5-8pm, […]

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Udi’s Gluten Free Quesadillas

Being gluten-free, there has been some trial & error with finding good alternatives to wheat. One of my favorites for quite awhile has been Udi’s. Not only do they nearly make everything you can imagine, sans gluten (Bread, hamburger & hot dog buns, bagels, cakes, cookies…) […]

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Don’t Miss Whole Foods 3 Day Facial Care Sale! #ad

(*Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post for Whole Foods Market.) I am one to not fuss over a lot of the products I buy, but one thing I do splurge on is quality facial skin care items. Since I have lived in SoCal, my go-to […]

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Gluten Free at Maggiano’s Little Italy!

  Last weekend, my man treated a bunch of us to a lunch at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Woodland Hills. Maggiano’s has become one of the leading Italian food chains & with locations throughout 22 states, they must be doing something right! I really liked […]

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Gluten Free Shrimp Stir Fry Dinner….

Since I have started seeing Michael, I am absolutely loving cooking for 2 & attempting to dream up new dishes. Recently, when I was to go over to his casa, I was craving an Asian cuisine evening & we decided to try out a shrimp stir-fry. […]

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Eating in Las Vegas!

Having seen so many movies & TV shows that feature Las Vegas, like Nat. Lampoons Vegas Vacation or one of my favorite episodes of The Rugrats when they head to ‘Slots Vegas’, you can imagine how excited I was to finally see this famous landmark […]

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Check Out Gourmet Nut! #ad

A few weeks ago, I was so surprised to get a knock on my door from the mail man, who had left me a very large box. Inside was a beautiful array of nuts, snacks & treats arranged in a basket, all courtesy of Gourmet […]

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Try Rubio’s Langostino Taco & Burrito! #ad #AMaryHoliday

You know that I love Rubio’s for their great customer & prompt service, gluten-free & veggie options & their fish TACOS, which are my favorite. Right now, they have re-introduced their famous Langostino Lobster taco or burrito. I was so excited when they invited me to try it […]

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Whole Foods Dressing Rehearsal & Giveaway for a $50 Gift Card! #ad #AMaryHoliday

When I first moved to LA back in 2009, that was also the timeframe that I had discovered I needed to follow a gluten-free diet to feel good & I felt like I had died & gone to heaven when I discovered The Whole Foods […]

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Bake This Holiday Season with Pyure Stevia Sweetener! #AMaryHoliday

Do you notice a trend in these pictures of me? Whether I be warm in Chico, or freezing in Central Park, I seem to frequently have a coffee cup in my hand. Its true, I do love a good cuppa jo & when I feel […]

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