Let the record show that I do not claim to be a foodie. While I enjoy food a lot, want to experience classical preparations as well as exciting new flavors, and generally could talk about my taste buds for hours, I do not consider myself a true and genuine foodie. This is mostly the case [...]
Tags: Clotilde, David Lebovitz, Foodie, Paris, Travel, Twitter
As you know from my birthday post, over the weekend, Tim and I headed out to Ojai for what promised to be an incredible foodie experience. We joined nearly 200 other guests at a dinner table on a farm at Outstanding in the Field. Despite the terrible traffic, back road detours, and super-fast wardrobe change, [...]
Tags: avocado, beets, brioche, carrots, chard, citrus, dinner, famr, french toast, goat cheese, limoncello, meyer lemon, mulberry, Ojai, outstanding in the field, short ribs
Oh flowers. How could I live without you? I wish I could sit in a room full of your bright colors and delicate petals all the time. You make me smile. You make me happy. You make me feel like having fun. I wish you lived closer. Maybe you should move your magical world of [...]
Tags: Anemones, China Mums, diy, Downtown LA, Flowerland, Flowers, Hire a Profressional, Home Depot, Mayesh, OC Wholesale Flowers, ornamental kale, Tulips
The very first time I went to downtown LA, I was a bride. My seamstress took me to pick out bridesmaid dress fabric with my maid of honor. We strolled through store after store to find the perfect shade of cranberry-colored satin, organza, and thread. It was an intimidating and overwhelming but exciting experience for [...]
Tags: diy, Downtown LA, Fabric, Hotdogs, Michael Levine, Supplies
Over the weekend, Tim took me browsing (not shopping) for a Vespa. I really wanted to educate myself about these beauties I’ve always loved. We started at Fullerton Vintage, which is apparently going out of business. Despite their closing/reopening in Orange, the guys there were friendly and helpful. They were pretty emphatic that I should [...]
Tags: A Market, A Restaurant, Food Store, Mozzarella, Sandwich, Vespa
