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Monthly Archive: April 2011

Top Chefs in So Cal

I’m a huge Bravo fan, and a huge Top Chef fan, so I decided to do some research… Which chefs are in the Southern California area?  And where can I go to taste their food?  For those interested, here’s the summary. Season One Brian Hill – Owner and executive chef of Match BBQ, Pomona Candice Kumai – Cook at Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Dave Martin – Executive chef at XO Wine Bistro, Manhattan Beach (this was back then, I think it’s now closed) Season Two Betty Fraser – Chef-owner of Grub Restaurant, Hollywood Ilan Hall –… Read more >

April 19, 2011 Uncategorized Read more >

Between a rock…

and a hard place the golden arches.  That’s where I was stuck this past weekend.  It started Friday morning, before setting off on our road trip to Palo Alto.  Kyle and I offered to pick up breakfast for our driving companion, but he didn’t get the text in time.  As a result, we were happily fed and Starbuck’s-ed before the drive began, while our friend was in need of breakfast.  He requested that we hit up the McDonald’s drive-thru before getting on the freeway.  Hm.  This is where my inner battle began.  Do I voice… Read more >

April 18, 2011 follow your heart, plain tofu, spinach salad Read more >

C4C

I fell in love with Palo Alto this weekend. The downtown area has such charm and Stanford’s campus is absolutely gorgeous.  Huge.  And gorgeous. The first time we walked down this palm tree lined street, I was mesmerized by the endless green.  It is one of the prettiest entrances to a campus I’ve ever seen.  The second time, however, I was less impressed (and more annoyed) with the distance.  The third, fourth, and eighth time I schlepped from the hotel to campus I dragged my feet the whole way, cursing the campus for being so… Read more >

April 17, 2011 big salad, hummus, pitas Read more >

Sprouting up at Stanford

I’m currently in our hotel room in Palo Alto watching Kyle nap.  It’s not as creepy as it sounds.  We woke up crazy early to get to Stanford for a weekend thing, and since I snoozed for 45 minutes on the way, he is getting his own beauty rest now so we are on level playing fields (sleep-wise). After doing Jillian Michaels’ yoga at 4:30 am I guzzled a Starbucks soy misto on the road.  My on-the-go breakfast consisted of an apple and Larabar.  Which explains why we were ready to grub when we finally… Read more >

April 15, 2011 avocado, big salad, butternut squash, quinoa, tofu Read more >

Don’t judge me

Ladies and gentlemen, Alexia Spicy Sweet Potato Julienne Fries with Chipotle Seasoning.  I wasn’t going to share this…because frankly I am a bit embarrassed by it…but I’m only human after all.  So I opened this bag to make as a dinner “side dish” and guess what?  I ate the whole thing.  By myself.  I know I’m not the first person to ever do such a thing.  But I’m not so sure it’s something I’m proud of.  I like eating what I want, when I want, and not feeling bad or guilty or whatever about it. … Read more >

April 14, 2011 alexia, Alvarado Street bread, peanut butter Read more >