120 degrees. Thirst could not be quenched. Skin could not be cooled. I’ve never been hotter than Coachella 2008. It was then that I began to appreciate frozen fruit drinks and shortly thereafter purchased a blender. How to: Raspberry and Lime Freeze You will need:2 1/2 pints raspberries (about 7 […]
I can watch ‘Grill It! with Bobby Flay’ all day long but when it comes to personally hitting the grill I chicken out. Perhaps it’s that novice fear of under-cooking or the idea of singeing off my eyelashes? Either way, it’s time to get over it and figure there’s no […]
Making this salad was inspired by 2 things: Martha Stewart’s July 2007 issue and Shakuhachi’s spring/summer 2010 collection (pictured). Obviously. Both the dish and the collection are organic and light, laid back yet put together. They are transitional from the beach to a girls lunch and above all, they’re mad […]
“Salmon with quinoa, please.” I cannot tell you how many times I’ve regurgitated those four words at M Cafe. In spite of my friend Tali’s opinion, “That shit is overpriced rabbit food,” I love my M. It’s light and healthy which leaves me food-coma-less for those remaining and often painful […]
As a 20-something it’s rare to see “hosting a dinner party” as a line item on your personal budget sheet. Wait scratch that. As a 20-something it’s rare to see a personal budget sheet but it is an uncommon occurrence that throwing a dinner party take precedence over rent and […]
Wearing the diamond of the sea, bustled up as tightly as Rose, a crooked toothed British Queen rests in her garden awaiting tea time. A white cloth umbrella overhead; a lace fan gently wafts air upon her pale face while seven little Chihuahuas play at her feet. Tea is served. […]