Monthly Archive: June 2010

The I-5

Sucks. But then who didn’t already know that?  Driving for miles and miles through nothingness with the crappiest rest-stops… and doing it with a ridiculous hangover that rivals those from my college days… well that’s just plain stupid. Usually I plan ahead, hell, I’m the girl who brings 5 different snacks with me when I go shopping just so I’ll have options in case I do get hungry.  And yet, I was in such rare form after a night of heavy boozing, all that I had on hand as we set off on our 7… Read more >

World Cafe

I mentioned it at the end of my last post, but for those who find my writing boring are here for the food porn, I’m proud to say we are now officially Santa Monica residents!  We won’t move in until August (due to our travel-intensive July), but it is nice to know that we are no longer homeless. After signing our lease, we decided to explore the neighborhood…one thing led to another…next thing we knew we were on our second drinks at the World Cafe happy hour.  Not too shabby. Did I mention we now… Read more >

R + D

Last week, Kyle and I took a two-day trip to Newport Beach.  Just because.  We had no agenda, but we did manage to pack our days.  We hit up la playa (Corona Del Mar); I found a bridesmaid’s dress for Jess’ wedding next weekend (better late than never, right!); we watched a good deal of soccer; and we washed Rolf (le civic). These summer days have me sucking down iced coffees with soy milk like a fiend – reminiscent of my former days of employment (which were primarily caffeine fueled).  These carrot chips are fan-freakin-tastic. … Read more >

An Ode to Whole Foods

How I love thee, let me count the ways… 1. Prepared foods bar As you are about to see, I’ve been going through a few obsessions.  Whole Foods makes it dangerously easy to slip into food ruts because each dish is better than the last and meals require no effort whatsoever (aside from determining if you want the Kirstie Alley size or the more moderate portion) because they are already prepared. Fumi Tofu Salad I was first introduced to this glorious dish back in my college days, when the Whole Foods opened in Westwood and… Read more >

Party of Five

Does Trader Joe’s cater?  No, but they may as well have, since our dinner party was dominated by their products. Last week I got together with a group of friends to make dinner and celebrate our So Cal relocation – it was so fun, I sense the birth of a new tradition (Gilmore Girls Fri Night dinners anyone?). On the menu: Hummus apps Quinoa salad Spinach salad Fresh bread Fun Kyle got to chopping, while the girls got to eating chatting. My friend’s kitchen is about as opposite from our NY kitchen as they come… Read more >