Visit: Mar Monte Hotel – Santa Barbara

You may or may not know, but Santa Barbara is a favorite staycation spot at just about 1 1/2 hours away from Los Angeles. It's a beautiful drive and if you have good company, it'll fly right by! My last...

Visit: Vue Grille & Bar

  This past weekend, I took a little road trip out to Palm Springs and visited the Indian Wells Golf Resort to try Vue Grille & Bar. It was Sunday so that means they have their usual Sunday brunch buffet...

A Day For Self Care

Have you ever just felt like you need a day to yourself? You just wanna lay in bed and relax, watch tv, and each chocolate and not be judged for it. Well you deserve it, hunny! Sometimes we just need...

A Twist on a Classic: Grapefruit Rosemary Gin & Tonic

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Gouda Grilled Cheese

When I was younger, I worked at a local sandwich shop and one of my favorite things to make were grilled cheese sandwiches. I loved experimenting with different cheeses and other ingredients to make the best combo possible. That’s when I discovered my love for Gouda! I...

Summer Made Easy with Cucumber Watermelon Fizz

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Garlic Cheddar Drop Biscuits (Chedda Baes)

  If you don't love biscuits then there has to be something wrong with you. Just kidding, but really. I love biscuits and this is my go-to recipe. I call them my "world-famous Chedda Baes". Being a drop biscuit makes...

The Perfect Charcuterie

If you know me, you know I DIE for a cheese and charcuterie board. If I had to pick something to eat for the rest of my life, it's definitely top 5. If I was stuck on a deserted island,...

Visit: The Gastro Garage

Recently I had the privilege of trying out this incredible fully immersive dining experience with a "unique chef-meets-mechanic concept." It was definitely something I've never experienced or thought I ever would. We were greeted by "Gastro Mechanics" clad in welding masks that...