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Cake Monkey Bakery in Westlake Village

Posted on October 1, 2018 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: black & white cakewich, Cake Monkey Bakery, Triple Berry Mini Layer Cake, Westlake Village bakery | Leave a Comment

Cake Monkey Bakery samples

Cake Monkey Bakery is a popular LA bakery known for their individually sized layer cakes & yummy snack treats. I’ve tasted their desserts & they are delicious. However, making the trek out to their Beverly Blvd location is a little hard. Fortunately, Cake Monkey Bakery opened a second location in Westlake Village. *Please note this location is now closed. Cake Monkey Bakery's Los Angeles store on Beverly Blvd. is still … [Read more...]

A Million Little Things – PaleyFest Screening

Posted on September 26, 2018 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: A Million Little Things, ABC Fall Show, Grace Park, Ron Livingston | Leave a Comment

A Million Little Things Cast Photo_group

A Million Little Things premieres tonight on ABC at 10pm (9pm Central). Earlier this month I got to screen the pilot episode at PaleyFest. While watching the show, I had a lot of feels & I’m not gonna lie, I teared up a little. You may have seen the TV commercials but if you haven’t, here is a quick rundown. They say friendship isn’t one big thing, it’s a million little things; and that’s true for a group of friends from Boston who … [Read more...]

Sneaky Chef No-Nut Butter {Product Review}

Posted on September 25, 2018 | Filed Under: Food, Product Reviews | Tags: No-Nut Butter, peanut butter alternative, The Sneaky Chef | 2 Comments

No-Nut Butter Product Image

Missy Chase Lapine, the Sneaky Chef, has been "sneaking" vegetables into people's meals for years. She has written several books on the use of vegetable purees to make meals more nutritious & healthy. Well now there is a Sneaky Chef product called No-Nut Butter that is made with sweet tasting golden peas. I know what you’re thinking. Golden peas? Who knew that golden peas have a "nutty" taste & make a great peanut butter … [Read more...]

Meet Selena Hughes, Lifestyle Blogger

Posted on September 25, 2018 | Filed Under: Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: LA Blogger, Lifestyle Blogger, Selena Hughes | 3 Comments

Selena Hughes head shot

I’ve known Selena Hughes for about 5 years. We are both lifestyle bloggers & often see each other at events in Los Angeles. During the past couple of years, I’ve gotten to know Selena & her family a lot better. We’ve leaned on each other during some challenging times & I’ve found her to be a great listener. Selena is a talented writer & fabulous mom, someone who I am proud to call my friend! Please meet the latest Real Mom of … [Read more...]

An Interview with Donald Petrie – Director of Little Italy

Posted on September 24, 2018 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Donald Petrie, Emma Roberts, Hayden Christensen, Little Italy | Leave a Comment

Little Italy signage

Last week I arrived at Sur La Table to meet with the director of Little Italy. Donald Petrie has made a career out of directing romantic comedies. His latest film, Little Italy, is set in Toronto & has a fantastic cast. The director of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Miss Congeniality serves up a delicious new comedy topped with passion, playfulness, and pepperoni. Former childhood pals Leo (Hayden Christensen, Star Wars … [Read more...]

Solo: A Star Wars Story + Ray Park Interview

Posted on September 20, 2018 | Filed Under: Pop Culture | Tags: Han Solo, Ray Park, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars movie | Leave a Comment

Solo Event Ray Park

Recently I was invited to a Solo: A Star Wars Story event to support the digital & Blu-ray release of the film. It was an action-packed morning & a thrilling way to spend the day! Scenes from the movie were playing on the big screen projector while bloggers & journalists noshed on breakfast. Speaking of the movie, if you haven’t seen it yet, here’s a quick summary of the movie & a trailer! Board the Millennium Falcon and … [Read more...]

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