Camarillo is located north of Los Angeles and is often considered part of California’s Central Coast. Situated in Ventura County, the cooler temps and close proximity to the San Fernando Valley make it a great staycation destination. The first day of fall just so happens to land on a Tuesday this year, making it an official Travel Tuesday! To celebrate the season shift, I’m sharing with you all the things we did during our recent trip to … [Read more...]
Chain’s Pop-Up at Westfield Topanga
Chain is a pop-up restaurant concept conceived by actor B.J.Novak (The Devil Wears Prada 2). Driven by his love for chain restaurants, Novak partnered with Chef Tim Hollingsworth to create gourmet versions of fast-food classics. Last December, I attended Chain’s Holiday House where they had festive drinks from Dutch Bros, potato pancakes from Heinz, bone marrow burgers, ice cream cones from Friendly's, and more! My first ever Chain … [Read more...]
Meet Anna Vocino – CEO and Founder of Eat Happy Kitchen
Earlier this month, I met Anna Vocino at Expo West. Anna is the CEO and Founder of Eat Happy Kitchen, one of the fastest‑growing women‑owned clean‑label food brands in the country. As I approached the Eat Happy Kitchen booth, I made a beeline for the pasta sauces! I cook pasta for my family at least once a week, so I couldn’t resist. The arrabbiata sauce is so tasty! Eat Happy Kitchen also makes seasonings: Taco Dust, Salt Dust, … [Read more...]
Highlights from Natural Products Expo West 2026
Earlier this month, I attended Natural Products Expo West. It was held at the Anaheim Convention Center. Expo West is the world’s largest trade show dedicated to the natural, organic, and healthy products industry. The conference is spread across four days and although I was only able to attend one day, I made the most of it! Below are the highlights that caught my eye and taste buds too! Mightylicious Mightylicious is a … [Read more...]
Springtime Staycation at Courtyard by Marriott Marina del Rey
Earlier this month, my husband and I went on a weekend getaway to Marina del Rey. We’ve been experiencing a heatwave in the Valley, so we wanted to escape the heat and soak up the ocean air. We checked into a local hidden gem that just celebrated its fifth anniversary. Courtyard by Marriott Marina del Rey is located on the marina and has breathtaking views and a restaurant that serves up mouthwatering meals. (More on the food from Brizo … [Read more...]
Black Angus Steakhouse – Visit Ventura
A few weekends ago, my family and I headed out to Ventura for a fantastic lunch at Black Angus Steakhouse. You might remember me mentioning their grand re-opening back in November, and now that the holiday rush has finally settled, it felt like the perfect time to treat my parents to a meal there. Even though it’s a 45-minute drive from the Valley, that crisp beach air and coastal breeze make every mile worth it. We started out with … [Read more...]
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