Last week I had the opportunity to check out Lemonade, an eatery known for its seasonal southern California comfort food. Lemonade's newest location opened last month in Studio City. I had gotten a taste of Lemonade in Westlake Village over the Christmas holiday break & really fell in love with their fresh, healthy cuisine! So when I found out that we were getting a location in my own "back yard" I was thrilled! Lemonade Studio City is … [Read more...]
DK’s Donuts in Santa Monica
A few days ago I had to drive over the hill to the Westside for a work meeting. Since I was already out that way, I figured that I’d swing by DK’s Donuts in Santa Monica & pick-up some sweet treats for my family. I had heard from folks that DK’s does a version of a cronut that is to die for!! I’ve wanted to try a cronut ever since I first heard about it last summer. What is a cronut you ask? It is a croissant and donut hybrid. DK's Donuts … [Read more...]
Cheesy Corn Casserole
This is a sponsored post. Christmas is a special holiday in my family. Every year I get together with my extended family for a festive dinner at my cousin's house. We love comfort food (in moderation) in our family & I always bring my Cheesy Corn Casserole to the holiday party. It is a big hit, especially with the little ones! Cheesy Corn Casserole Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 60 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 … [Read more...]
Visiting Crème Caramel in Sherman Oaks
Earlier this month, I went to Crème Caramel with my daughter for an after school treat. It's a tiny shop, filled to the brim with delicious sweet & savory treats! If you've visited the various farmers markets in LA, then you may have seen Kristine de la Cruz's handiwork. For the past 3 years, she has been showcasing her bread puddings & crème caramels at various places such as Atwater Village Farmers Market & Silverlake Farmers … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday – What’s for lunch?
Turkey Avocado Sandwich anyone? How about a Farm Club sandwich? Well, there's still time to enter my contest for a gift certificate to Mendocino Farms!! Contest ends tomorrow (November 14) at 5pm PST. Click here to read the details & sign-up! … [Read more...]
Mendocino Farms Giveaway
Mendocino Farms recently hosted a Family Fun Day at their Sherman Oaks location. It was a fun afternoon of eating, music and arts & crafts. There were several types of sandwiches, a pasta salad, sweet treats & drinks for everyone. While noshing on all of the great food, we rocked out to Rhythm Child, a family friendly band. Each kid got to decorate their own picture frame. They had a photographer on-site so you … [Read more...]