Cheese boards, charcuterie, or cheese plates – call it what you like, these snack boards are all the rage. You’ve nibbled on these snacks at weddings, parties and holiday gatherings. I’ve even bought them from a local purveyor, Honey Plate Co. – a female-owned LA-based business. However, there’s nothing like building your own snack board, especially when they are creatively themed like the ones featured in “Once Upon a Rind in … [Read more...]
Finca Paso Robles {Foodie Review}
Last month, on my way back home to LA from Carmel, I visited Finca Paso Robles for lunch. Now for those who are unfamiliar with Paso Robles, it’s about a 3-hour drive from the San Fernando Valley. The region is known for its many wineries and an awesome light show exhibit called Sensorio. With its close proximity to the Monterey Bay area, about a 2-hour drive from Carmel, stopping in at Finca Paso Robles was a perfect place for a bite to … [Read more...]
Spreading Taco Cheer with Rubio’s Holiday Gift Box!
Thanks to Rubio’s Coastal Grill for sponsoring this “Spreading Taco Cheer” giveaway contest. Can you believe it’s already mid-November?!? That means the holiday gift-giving season is right around the corner! Now I know that everyone has a foodie in their circle of friends and family. I can’t think of a better present than Rubio’s “Spreading Taco Cheer” holiday gift box! What’s inside of the limited-edition “Spreading Taco Cheer” … [Read more...]
Stir Up Something Sweet with the Ultimate Hot Cocoa Bomb Set
Now that its fall, it’s time to enjoy cold weather drinks like hot chocolate, lattes and hot apple cider. What I’ve been longing to try is a hot cocoa bomb, something that I discovered last year on Instagram. I had never heard of it until a friend of mine posted it on social media. She had bought her hot chocolate bombs from a bakery, but little did I know that you can make them yourself at home. Enter the Ultimate Hot Cocoa Bomb Set from … [Read more...]
Hu Chocolates and Grain-Free Cookies {Foodie Review}
Hu’s tagline is “Get Back to Human” which is very apropos since their mission is to put the health, welfare and happiness of humans above all else. At Hu, they focus on foods that are organic, with little or no added sugars and are dairy-free. Imagine that, eating a keto-friendly cookie or a vegan chocolate bar. It's possible and better yet, they taste delicious! Recently I was sent samples of Hu Dark Chocolate Gems, Grain-Free Cookies and … [Read more...]
Food is Love Cookbook + Interview with Chef Angelique Santana
I like to think that I eat relatively healthy, but I know that I can do better. One of the things that I am trying to lean into is eating more plant-based meals. If I can devote one day a week to vegetarian or vegan meals, then that is a step in the right direction. Enter the “Food Is Love: there are no rules in food and love” cookbook. I know there are health benefits to eating a diet rich with vegetables and fruits. I’m also trying to … [Read more...]
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