The good news is that olive oil can be consumed any hour of the day. The bigger news is that family-owned Garcia de la Cruz organic olive oils and premium stuffed olives are available in Whole Foods and Amazon! This makes cooking at home easier, healthier and even more delicious. Last week, I made dessert…
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Food
Breakfast with Garcia de la Cruz Olive Oil
When Garcia de la Cruz Extra Virgin Olive Oil arrives from Spain, it’s time for something delicious! This family-owned company has been perfecting olive oil for 150 years. I tried two of their bestselling olive oils as well as some of their stuffed olives (more on those next week!) and have a new favorite EVOO…
Events
Cupcakes & Rainbows at the DreamWorks Trolls Tea
The little ladies and I were invited to check out the afternoon tea the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, CA. But it wasn’t just any tea party….it featured the happiest little creatures the world has ever know – the Trolls from DreamWorks Animation’s film by the same name. In case you missed out on the…
Film
McDowell’s is Coming to Hollywood
The combination of film & food is what I’m all about. This Halloween, Fat Sal’s Deli resurrects its seasonal pop-up, McDowell’s from the 1988 Eddie Murphy film Coming To America. You, too, can experience the Golden Arcs and discover some tasty treats that only come around once a year! This is an extra special year,…
Food
Our Favorite Snack To-Go
We are a family on the go! Between jobs, auditions, workouts, play dates and family adventures we have very little “sit around and vege” time. Most days, I pack a lunch that both Olivia and I like because more often than not, she ends up wanting whatever it is that I am eating. It’s the…
Food
Brews & Brunch
I’ve always been a sucker for a great brunch menu. There’s nothing quite like taking an easy Sunday morning and eating your way into the afternoon. My love of brunching began when I was in elementary school and once a month after church we would head down to the country club for the brunch buffet. …
Food
Why I Love Grocery Day
My love of cooking began back in the second grade when I won first place at my school’s summer book reading contest. The prize was a copy of the For Good Measure: A Cookbook for Children and the first item I ever made by myself was popovers. To this day, that is my go-to recipe…
Food
Bubbly Brunching
The freshly renovated Costero California Bar & Bistro inside the Sheraton Gateway near LAX is a far cry from what is traditionally thought of as a “hotel restaurant”. Walking in, the first thing that caught my eye was the beautiful and massive crystal chandeliers that adorned the lobby and set the standard for the rest of…
