Last weekend my daughter & I ventured out to West Hollywood to attend the Gelato Festival held at the Pacific Design Center. This two-day festival featured local & visiting gelato makers, who created a special one-time flavor just for this event. Attendees got to sample all-you-can-eat gelato that was made fresh on-site all day long. Where was the gelato made? In the world’s largest mobile frozen dessert laboratory! It was … [Read more...]
Summertime Fun in Marina del Rey!
Three things come to mind when I think of Marina del Rey - boats, beaches, and food! It's an easy drive from the Valley, about 45 minutes or less, depending on traffic. With the upcoming Fourth of July weekend coming up, this is the perfect place to get away for the day! Just recently, my family and I spent a gorgeous sunny Saturday exploring this seaside town. First up on our list of things to do, head to Mother’s Beach! Now I’ve lived in … [Read more...]
Meet Teamotions Tea Co-Founder, 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
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
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!
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...]
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