Warning: Bougie/annoying story coming up. The first time I had zucchini blossoms, I, and my fellow backpackers, had been wandering around the city of Rome for ten hours, sun-sick and starving. We wandered into a little courtyard, cobblestones illuminated with twinkle lights and jovial, smiling waiters milling around. We order Peronis and these strange flowers and my life was changed. They were stuffed with ricotta … Continue reading Fiore Di Zucca + Pizza
The weather in Los Angeles is freaking me out. It’s been oscillating between fiery dry days and gloomy humid ones, which basically spells summer colds for me. I’ve been loading up on my turmeric, B12 and green juices to ward off the germs. In the meantime, I’ve been doing Whole 30 Monday through Friday: no gluten/grain/dairy/alcohol/added sugar. It sounds like death, especially to your basic … Continue reading Chimichurri + Chickpea Summer Salad
I’m in the process of writing my first (and perhaps last) book! I am about 40% of the way through and it is proving to be a cathartic and creatively challenging experience. I am hoping to have a working draft by the end of August. In addition, I am embarking on a Whole 30 eating program this month. Though I have lost 17 pounds in … Continue reading Currently Reading.
I’ve been changing my thinking habits. Changing may be a strong word. Enhancing? I’ve been listening to The Lively Show on my way to work. This podcast is upbeat and provides insight on how to live your life with intention. (Read: Spend less time on social media). In an effort to manifest all I’ve learned, this weekend was a trial run. I listened to my … Continue reading Listen, Watch, Read #8 – The Summer Edition
Before I launch into today’s feature: BEYONCE. Yesterday, while at lunch, I received frenzied texts from friends re: Beyonce’s show in San Diego and two floor seats. A few minutes later, some executive decisions were made and I popped into the car with my friend Veronica (literally the best person ever) for a short four-hour jaunt to San Diego to see Queen B. The hysteria. … Continue reading Listen, Watch, Read #7
I’m a bit at a mental impasse. My mind, with all its worries, goals, creative thoughts, psychopathic tendencies and work related endeavours, has just halted to a stop. That added to recurrent eye infection due to allergies (who knew I had those?) and a crazy court schedule means one thing. COMFORT FOOD. As the years go by, I start reflecting more and more of my … Continue reading Comfort Food: Hurry Curry
If you follow me on Snap and/or IG, you know that I’m all about food. That is until I got struck down by Fluchella and resorted to take-out pho (yum) and Taco Bell (shame on me, but that quesalupa though, #addtheCreamyJalapenoSauce). But all the sodium/sugar got to me and I was feeling sluggish and dried out. So I’ve been craving healthy, fresh, homemade “comfort food” … Continue reading Sunday Supper: Easy Bolognese
So I called my mom yesterday because there were three drops of rain on my way home. And we got so excited that I decided to bake a cake and she decided on fish and chips for dinner, because three drops of rain is basically the LA-equivalent of a drizzly, grey and cozy London afternoon. Of course, since I’ve come down with the plague since … Continue reading Lavender Almond Coconut Cake
I’m recovering from my fourth (or fifth?) Coachella complete with an emergency eye procedure (Captain Jack, anyone?) and green juice for days. But as a seasoned and suntanned (aka not sunburned) veteran of this world-famous music festival, I’ve compiled my pro-tips for your Weekend Two Goers: PACK: Allergy medication, eye drops, and if you’re really on it: nasal spray – The dust storms were … Continue reading Coachella 2016: The Guide
I’m sparsely populating this blog because following Coachella Weekend #1, this shit will blow up bigger than the Kanye-Taylor feud. I’ve been crazy at work, volunteering (head instructor anyone?), and juggling far too many social engagements and not reading enough. The weekend was insanely amazing – from a hike and then cheap Chinese and Spotlight viewing party on Friday; to horses + secret show in … Continue reading Scenes from the Weekend
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