Trader Joe's is a medium-sized grocery store chain that was founded in 1967 by Joe Coulombe in Pasadena, California. They sell a wide variety of fruits & veggies, prepared foods (we love their burritos, potato salad and sandwiches), wines ("Two-Buck Chuck"), as well as those cute mini tote bags that’s become so trendy. So, when I heard about “The I Love Trader Joe’s Cookbook” that contains 150 recipes using ingredients from Trader Joe’s, I … [Read more...]
Flight 126 Cafe in Santa Paula {Foodie Review}
Flight 126 Cafe is an airport restaurant adjacent to Santa Paula Airport. Known for their hearty breakfasts and lunches, this cafe serves meals with a really awesome view! Flight 126 Cafe has plenty of indoor seating and a fantastic patio that looks over the runway. My husband and I decided to eat here for lunch after working up an appetite at Soar Over Ventura, a zip line and adventure course at Ventura Ranch KOA. My husband … [Read more...]
Mama Bell’s Big Family Cooking {Book Review}
With the holidays coming up, big family meals are something many of us look forward to and count on. I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for new recipes to try, whether it’s for Sunday brunch, a fourth of July picnic or Christmas morning breakfast. Enter "Mama Bell's Big Family Cooking" cookbook which has over one hundred homestyle recipes to choose from! The book is written by Heather Bell of @JustTheBells10, who is well-known … [Read more...]
Living a BeBalanced Life
The following article is sponsored by BeBalanced Woodland Hills. This post is for informational purposes only. It is based on personal experiences and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. For the past four years, I’ve been trying to get back to my pre-pandemic weight. However, it’s been a struggle at my age. The weekly workouts and trying to eat nutritiously (or so I thought), brought very little results. During a … [Read more...]
Highlights From Expo West 2024
Last month, I attended Natural Products Expo West for the first time. Expo West is a trade show that features the largest collection of natural, organic, and healthy products. The variety is endless, from food to drinks, supplements, packaged snacks, and health & beauty items, like hair care products packaged in eco-friendly bottles. I started the morning off with a complimentary latte to kick-start my morning from Coffee Bean & Tea … [Read more...]
Allergy-Friendly Rule Breaker Snacks
I’m always on the hunt for ‘better for you’ snacks and as the mother of a daughter with peanut and tree nut allergies, finding sweet treats that are nut-free can be a challenge. Thankfully Rule Breaker Snacks checks off all the boxes of what I need. It’s a healthier snack since the first ingredient is chickpeas and it’s packed with protein and fiber! Plus, the entire product line is nut-free. Rule Breaker Brownies and Rule Break Blondies … [Read more...]
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