last week some i drove down to san diego to visit some old friends who were visiting from atlanta, it’s so great to reconnect. with facebook, email and everything social on the internet these days it’s easier to stay in…
Sweet Potato Baked Chips with Orange and Thyme
i love potato chips but of course they aren’t always the most healthy go-to snack. after saving countless recipes i’m finally taking the time to make some of those delicious eats from my recipe box. im a big fan of…
Livin’ The Sweet Life with Sunshine Sweet Corn {Contest}
with spring in full swing and summer approaching i look forward to one of my favorite things: eating corn! i was lucky enough to get my hands on some sunshine sweet corn from a collective of family farmers in florida….
Herb Lester Travel Guides
i haven’t been traveling as much lately, and while i do love traveling – being home for an entire month feels really great. i’ve seen some of the herb lester travel guides floating around the internet and i am totally…
Makai Coffee | Long Beach
yay! long beach’s got a new coffee shop – makai coffee the owner david and barista nick are very friendly and passionate about their coffee. the space is modern and clean filled with elementary type school chairs. they use all…
Proof Bakery | Los Angeles
i’ve heard so much about proof bakery and finally got the chance to stop in before my visit to individual medley. i tried their ham & cheese croissant and the canelle. the canelle would be my pick whenever i am…
Individual Medley | Los Angeles
i met monica and justin the owners of individual medley last fall at the kinfolk dinner. they shared a few stories of their first year in business and invited me to visit their shop. it took me a few months…
April Round Up
i’ve never been much of a pink girl, but lately i’ve been drawn to the things with coral and pinks. while i still don’t think i would ever rock a full on pink shirt – i think i might be welcoming…
Blu Button Boutique | Long Beach
while i still think it’s hard to find great eats in long beach there is one thing i know you can find in lb and that’s unique vintage and retro items. blu button boutique is a women’s fashion and accessories…
Flea Espresso | Long Beach
a few weeks ago i stopped by flea espresso a newish coffee bar in long beach and had one of the prettiest drinks ever. the lavender steamer – made with a home made lavender syrup and some milk topped with…
Halibut with Mango Salsa
i pick up a few magazines when i travel and subscribe to a food magazines at home but i find that most of the times i just salivate over the photos. i never really make anything from the magazines –…
Make Collectives + La Femme Vintage | Long Beach
have you guys seen this shop small commercial? it was actually filmed in long beach! while i drive past this area all the time i never took the time to stop by in any of the shops, but after i…