My diet is forever evolving. While gluten-free is always a must since I’m allergic, I’ve had phases of vegan, vegetarian and pescatarian. Right now, you could call me a “Flex-itarian.” I do eat white meat, yet limit my dairy intake and continue to make vegan […]
Happy Wednesday! Or, as I like to call it, Wine Women Wednesday. In this bi-weekly series, I’m thrilled to introduce you to some of the awesome women killing it in the wine industry. Today, meet Darcie Kent of Darcie Kent Vineyards in California’s Tri-Valley. When […]
As the year comes to a close, that usually means one thing for me: my word of the year. While I’ve chosen my word for 2019, I’ve been reflecting quite a bit on my 2018, which was happiness. As I’ve had numerous ups and downs […]
Nothing celebrates the holiday season quite like The Nutcracker. As someone who adores musicals and concerts, the ballet has never been my “thing.” I decided to change that when The Inland Pacific Ballet invited me out to experience their annual spectacular of the beloved Christmas […]
Whenever I’m even slightly near San Francisco, that’s where I want to be. Yet, as of late, I’ve discovered that while the bay city is a fantastic place to go, there’s many other sights to see in Northern California. I was reminded of this once […]
Eleven acres, 19 pools and an invigorating mud treatment await you at Glen Ivy Hot Springs. Nestled in Corona’s Temescal Valley, Glen Ivy Hot Springs is just under 40 miles from Temecula and 70 miles from Downtown LA. I was so excited to head out […]
It’s been a crazy few weeks of travel and fun. My friends Holly and Alice visited me from across the pond and right before that, I got to do some serious wine tasting thanks to Visit Tri-Valley and the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association. While I’m no stranger […]
When we headed up north for the Sonoma International Film Festival last month, we decided to add in some extra stops along the way. In search of a great place to rest our heads in between movie hopping, I came across the quaint city of […]
The 21st annual Sonoma International Film Festival is officially in the books. Held in the center of California’s Wine Country, the Sonoma International Film Festival kicked off last week for five days of independent feature-lengths, animated shorts, foreign films and documentaries. While respected for its […]
I’m walking down the tree lined Park Street in Downtown Paso Robles. it’s a brisk Central California evening. While it’s not too joviality on the streets, take a look inside to one of the several bars and restaurants, and you will see small, lively groups […]
As San Luis Obsipo continues to grow, so does their impressive array of eateries. What was once an agricultural town known for its college crowd, San Luis Obispo is quickly becoming the place to be for a great time on California’s Central Coast. Whether you’re […]
(I have loved Stonefire Grill for several years now and was so excited when they invited me out to experience their newest location in Torrance. Alas, I could not make it to the South Bay in time so I had our awesome contributor, Melanie, go […]
