A Festive Cheese and Charcuterie Board

AND, just like that, it is the day after Christmas! I hope Santa treated you well, and gave you EVERYTHING you wanted! Let’s face it, you have been awesome this year! I know, you are ready for me to give you my “I am so sad Christmas is over” story. Well, yes, it is sad […]

Where to Wine in Santa Monica

My current status has me sitting at one of my FAVORITE places to wine in Santa Monica – Wally’s Wine & Spirits. I know, I know, I have a LOT of places I love but I was, first, introduced to this establishment after reading that it is a BIG celebrity hot spot (no judgement) and, if […]

Tuna Melt Throwback

Would you be a little concerned about me if I said there was a canned tuna on the grocery store shelves that, literally, has changed my life? Well, I guess you SHOULD be concerned because, SERIOUSLY, there is a canned tuna that has been a game changer for both my taste buds and my wallet! Ha!  […]

MAYO Please Have Your Attention?

Who would have EVER thought they would be hearing “that” word come out of my mouth – MAYO! Regardless of the ingredients, I never was a big mayo fan. My condiment of choice was, usually, ketchup, and, when I “grew up,” it just seemed like such a little kid spread. It was, then, I went […]

Party Favorites – Soft, Mild, & Cured!

Ooh, it’s Sunday Funday of a long weekend! Hope you are doing something SUPER FUN, and I hope it includes indulging in some YUMMY food, spending time with loved ones, and maybe throwing a good party. Can I just say, though, I am a bit spent from all of the partying? I know, WHAT?!?! This […]

California, and Living In Santa Monica for 6 Weeks!

As quoted by Jen Sincero in her book “You Are a Badass,” she states, “you need to go from wanting to change your life to deciding to change your life.”And that is EXACTLY what I did, TWICE, in 2017. I needed a change of scenery, a breath of fresh air, and that 1st step towards my next chapter. I spent […]