I’ve been ploughing through housekeeping duties, like actually. The apartment is sparkling, my email inbox pared down, and my closet somewhat functional. My social and professional life need a bit more polishing, but I’m staying true to my word to keep things less cluttered. And in the midst of all that simplifying, the weekend was absolutely beautiful. I started with an outdoor happy hour at Jaimie’s … Continue reading The Descanso Gardens
The last week was a bit of an extravaganza and one that I didn’t well document. I’ve been trying to step away from constant phone-mediated life and in the process, totally forgot about this little blog. Last week, I stepped a bit closer to 30, celebrating my 28th birthday at the Broad Museum and Otium with Aline and Evan, followed by The Semi-Tropic‘s churro waffle … Continue reading The Getty Villa
To preface the massacre that’s about to occur, I’m in a wretched bloody mood. For several reasons, but I’m mostly irritated because I looked at my credit card bill and remembered how much I spent on an utterly useless meal I had on Tuesday. But back to the point of this blog post. I love eating out, almost as much as I love cooking. I pride myself on … Continue reading Viviane: The Worst Meal at the Prettiest Restaurant
I just purchased like 8 pounds of Allsorts Licorice and am flying high. My dentist won’t be thrilled but my soul is satiated. (I don’t know if you can tell, but I’m certainly feeling hyperbolic today.) After a lunch break of ribs and Tindering with my bosses, I’m settling into a full afternoon of work and meetings, but a dear friend asked me to post … Continue reading Indian Eggplant with Lemon-Garlic Butter Over Mint Labneh
With the bouts of El Nino happening, I’ve been in a very serious nesting mode. The apartment is ridiculously clean, paintings have finally been hung, corners scrubbed and flowers out. So naturally, I’ve also gravitated toward comfort food. Last week, I came home and made grilled rockfish tacos with homemade guac and pico de gallo plus charred corn tortillas. Then went to spin. And then … Continue reading Blood Orange, Almond Ricotta Cake
Dudddddeee. So one time, in London, Alex Ebert, from Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, held my hand and then my heart stopped and then I died and then was revived. Then I didn’t wash my hand for like three days. (Most or all of that was an exaggeration.) However, Ebert has a charisma that is overall incredibly dangerous for someone as attracted to … Continue reading Listen/Watch/Live: No Love Like Yours
They see me rollin’. They hatin’. Everyone seems to be afraid of baking, yeasting, kneading and anything that requires more than 1/3 cup oil, 2 eggs and some water. (That’s the funfetti boxed cake recipe if you’re wondering.) And as my friend Carrie very often reminds me, “Baking requires chemistry.” Which is why I am not at all suited for it. I just prefer bunging … Continue reading Molasses-Ginger Cinnamon Rolls
WORN: Dress – Laju; Booties – Bamboo Hai. I’ve been laying low, for no other reason that to enjoy the good weather in LA. AKA the torrential downpour that all the flowers and my soul have been craving. That is to say, we had thunder and lightning and all the beauty for a whole two hours this morning before the California sunshine blew away all … Continue reading Springing
I feel an immense amount of personal momentum at the mo. At the same time, I feel scattered EVERYWHERE. Work has been hectic and I have my first speaking engagement coming up. I’m looking for additional opportunities, but not sure what exactly I’m looking for. I’ve been increasingly social as opposed to the last few weeks, with dinner parties and happy hours. I can’t even … Continue reading Listen, Watch, Read #6
Oh boy. This week. I spent the entire day yesterday believing it was Wednesday. I was wrong. And now I’m suffering. Actually suffering is a strong word, because, in reality, this week has been enjoyable, and has included Bourbon Sea Salt Caramel Apple Handpie that I whipped up on Monday, lots of good pilates classes and a special girls’ night dinner happening tonight. In the … Continue reading Tidbits: Happy Hump Day
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