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Celebrate National Avocado Day with Rubio’s Coastal Grill!

Posted on July 28, 2020 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: National Avocado Day, Rubio's, Rubio's Coastal Grill | Leave a Comment

Chips and Guacamole

Did you know that Friday, July 31st is National Avocado Day? There are folks, myself included, who like to eat the avocado as is – simply slice it open, remove the pit, add a dash of salt & pepper, then scoop it straight into your mouth! However, my favorite way to enjoy avocado is when it is made into guacamole. To celebrate National Avocado Day, Rubio’s Coastal Grill is giving away free chips and guacamole with any order. How cool is … [Read more...]

Fat Leaf Water {Product Review}

Posted on June 15, 2020 | Filed Under: Food, Product Reviews | Tags: Cactus Water, Prickly Pear juice, Taurine, Turmeric drink | 2 Comments

Fat Leaf Water - group shot

What is Fat Leaf Water? Fat Leaf Water is a sports drink that consists of Prickly Pear juice (i.e. cactus-water) and is packed with antioxidants, electrolytes, Vitamin C, minerals, and Taurine. I’ve had beverages that contained Prickly Pear cactus juice in the past. The difference between that drink and this one is that Fat Leaf Water contains Taurine which is an is an herbal supplement that has been linked to improved exercise … [Read more...]

Celebrate World Oceans Day with Rubio’s Coastal Grill

Posted on June 8, 2020 | Filed Under: Food, Social Good | Tags: ocean conservation, Rubio's, Rubio's Coastal Grill, World Oceans Day | Leave a Comment

Rubios World Oceans Day 2020

World Oceans Day takes place annually on the 8th of June. In celebration of World Oceans Day, Rubio’s Coastal Grill will be giving away free, reusable tote bags. No coupon is needed. Simply order from any Rubio’s on Monday, June 8 and/or Tuesday, June 9, to receive a complimentary bag, while supplies last. Now that beaches around the country are opening up, people will once again be able to see the wondrous display of nature. I’ve … [Read more...]

Rubio’s Celebrates National Shrimp Day with $6 Shrimp Entrées!

Posted on May 7, 2020 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: National Shrimp Day, Rubio's, Rubio's Coastal Grill, shrimp entrees | 2 Comments

Rubio's National Shrimp Day

I love a good food holiday and with Cinco de Mayo behind us, we have another fun holiday to look forward to – National Shrimp Day! Fun Fact: Americans eat more shrimp than any other seafood. Remember that guy from the "Forrest Gump" movie who loved to eat shrimp? This festive food celebration is clearly his holiday! National Shrimp Day is celebrated on May 10th, which coincidentally falls on Mother’s Day this year. If you’re like me, the best … [Read more...]

Gus’s Barbecue in Porter Ranch {Foodie Review}

Posted on February 23, 2020 | Filed Under: Food, Product Reviews | Tags: Gus’s Barbecue, Los Angeles Barbecue, Porter Ranch restaurants, The Vineyards at Porter Ranch | 5 Comments

Gus's BBQ - Restaurant

Earlier this month, Gus’s Barbecue opened a new location in the San Fernando Valley. Up until now, I had not been familiar with Gus’s Barbecue, but I quickly learned that the original South Pasadena restaurant has a big following! Since 1946, Gus’s has been serving up traditional Southern cooking and finger-licking BBQ. The restaurant is in a new shopping center called The Vineyards at Porter Ranch, located between Whole Foods and a Nordstrom … [Read more...]

Friday Feels: February 21, 2020

Posted on February 21, 2020 | Filed Under: Fitness, Food, Mommy Stuff | Tags: Food & Wine Festival, Gus’s Barbecue, PopSugar Grounded, Row House Granada Hills, Top Chef, Universal Studios Hollywood | Leave a Comment

Friday Feels - Row House Granada Hills

Oh happy day…it’s Friday! Honestly though, the week went by fast because I had Monday off for Presidents’ Day. That in itself is wonderful because it has been years since I’ve had that day off as a paid holiday. I’ve been a busy bee trying out different places & things. I’m also looking forward to some upcoming events. With that said, here are the 5 things that I’ve been up to and/or thinking about! Row House Granada Hills Row House … [Read more...]

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