“Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name.” No doubt the L.A. restaurant scene now rivals every major city in the world. We are in no shortage of fancy dining experiences begging you to drop $300 for two on any given night. Don’t get me wrong, I love a tasting menu, an impossible-to-get […]
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Oh, friends. Are you out there? I’m starting to feel like the apocalypse happened and Dave and I are the only survivors. Which is ironic since I’ve always told Dave that if an apocalypse does happen, to just leave me to get killed by the zombies—I hate being uncomfortable! How about you? How are you
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My friend Jenn’s mom made these yummy ham and cheese Easter brunch rolls for her bridal shower a few years ago and I begged for the recipe. They’re sweet. They’re savory. They’re so drool-worthy, they’ve become my Easter tradition. Well, that and fried chicken (don’t judge). Perfect for a potluck, I promise these will be
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The Best Breakfast in La Jolla: La Valencia Hotel If you’ve ever been to La Jolla, you know that this artsy little village is chockablock full of galleries, boutiques and an eclectic mix of cuisine from around the world. But, it’s the historic La Valencia Hotel that will turn a weekend getaway into something truly
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“When you acknowledge, as you must, that there is no such thing as perfect food, only the idea of it, then the real purpose of striving toward perfection becomes clear: to make people happy, that is what cooking is all about.” – Thomas Keller I did not seek out the French Laundry, it sought me. Sometimes
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My husband and I had a good laugh over the fact that he thought my 10 Affordable Date Night Restaurants in Los Angeles suggestions were expensive! So I said, “FINE, I’ll put together a list for cheap eats dates to satisfy my cheapskate!” In all seriousness, there are so many great inexpensive options in L.A.—from taco
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It’s officially pumpkin season, and I don’t know about you, but I am always on the search for fall-inspired recipes that exude the flavors of the season. My friend Ragan served this Pumpkin Gnocchi with Crispy Sage and Toasted-Walnut-Infused Crème Fraiche as the main course for our Lovely Dinner last fall and it got rave reviews.
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