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Meet Teamotions Tea Co-Founder, Rachel Tenpenny

Posted on February 6, 2019 | Filed Under: Food, Product Reviews | Tags: adaptogen herbs, Rachel Tenpenny, tea products, Teamotions | 1 Comment

Teamotions Rachel Tenpenny

Remember when I attended The Yoga Expo LA? One of the products that I discovered while at the expo is Teamotions, which are billed as teas for emotional well-being. The company was founded by Rachel & Crystal Tenpenny, two sisters from Ojai, CA. They started the company about 10 years ago. After sampling some of their teas at the booth, I ended up buying the Find Strength tea which is a Passionfruit Jasmine Green Tea. I also bought … [Read more...]

Ready-to-Eat Coffee Bars from Pocket Latte

Posted on November 18, 2018 | Filed Under: Food, Product Reviews | Tags: Coffee Bars, Pocket Latte, Ready-to-Eat Coffee Bars | 6 Comments

Pocket Latte Coffee Bars Comic Con

One of my favorite discoveries at LA Comic Con this year is the Pocket Latte Coffee Bars. One Pocket Latte Coffee Bar equals one cup of coffee. I had never eaten a Ready-to-Eat Coffee Bar & fortunately for me, Pocket Latte was passing out samples at Comic Con! There are four flavors: Cream + Sugar Dark Roast Hazelnut Lavender Vanilla All of the Pocket Latte Coffee Bars are vegan except for the "Cream + Sugar" … [Read more...]

Fruit Bliss: Fruit & Nut Bites

Posted on November 11, 2018 | Filed Under: Food, Product Reviews | Tags: Fruit & Nut Bites, Fruit Bliss, organic dried fruit snacks | Leave a Comment

Fruit Bliss - Fruit and Nut Bites 3 pack Square

I love the sweet taste of fruit when it is paired with crunchy nuts. However, since my daughter is allergic to peanuts & tree nuts, I have to be careful with the snacks that I buy. Sure, I still eat almonds & other nuts for myself, but then I’ll keep them in a separate part of our pantry so she doesn’t accidentally eat them. That’s why when I heard about Fruit Bliss, I was thrilled to try it out! You see, Fruit Bliss has a product line … [Read more...]

The Legend of Hallowaiian {Event Recap} + Menehune Sliders Recipe!

Posted on October 13, 2018 | Filed Under: Food, Pop Culture | Tags: King’s Hawaiian, Mark Dacascos, menehune, The Legend of Hallowaiian, Tia Carrere, Vanessa Williams | Leave a Comment

The Legend Of Hallowaiian Cast Photo

Last month I was invited to The Legend of Hallowaiian Orange Carpet premiere! The film is a heartwarming tale of three Hawaiian kids who get into a bit of trouble on Halloween night. Both of my Filipino parents were born in Hawaii, so I have a fondness for all things Hawaiian. Plus, one of my favorite actresses is Tia Carrere & I wanted to see her! So you might be wondering, why is Tia & the menehune posing with the … [Read more...]

Mongibello Juice – Halloween Blood Orange Mocktail

Posted on October 10, 2018 | Filed Under: Food, Product Reviews | Tags: Blood Orange Mocktail, Bristol Farms, mocktail recipe, Mongibello Juice | 2 Comments

Monigibello Juice ghost_carton_glass

The following post is sponsored by Mongibello Juice. All opinions are my own. Halloween is around the corner, which means Fall festivals & holiday parties with (or without) your little ones. I’ve come up with a sweet mocktail drink that you can serve at your next holiday gathering. Just this morning, I picked up a carton of Mongibello Juice, which is currently on sale at Bristol Farms. For those who live in the Valley, there is a new … [Read more...]

Lazy Dog Restaurant Seasonal Fall Menu

Posted on October 8, 2018 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Fall menu, Lazy Dog Restaurant, seasonal menu, Thousand Oaks restaurants | Leave a Comment

Lazy Dog Restaurant Crispy Deviled Eggs

On a Friday evening, my family ventured out to the Lazy Dog Restaurant in Thousand Oaks. Our mission…to try out their new Fall Menu! After reviewing their menu of seasonal items, we gave the very attentive waiter our orders. First up was our appetizer, the Crispy Deviled Eggs. My husband & I love deviled eggs. What we didn’t realize is that the eggs are lightly fried & topped with smoked paprika & bacon candy. Bacon … [Read more...]

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