I recently had the great honor of hosting an over-night camping trip with two of my nieces. This was their first camping experience, and for the eight … [Read more...]
Anyone have any good eggplant recipes?
I'm the proud mother of FOUR dinner-ready eggplants in my little patio garden. If anyone has any favorite eggplant recipes, I'm listening :) Thanks in … [Read more...]
Cooking at home: Chinese Tea Eggs
Tastespotting.com has always been one of my favorite places to window-shop recipes I may want to attempt, discover new food blogs to read, and add … [Read more...]
Photo Saturday: Swamp Stillness
One more, because I'm missing Alakai Swamp in Kauai right about now! … [Read more...]
Photo Saturday: Bocce Pug
I'm in the mood for Bocce Ball. Any takers? … [Read more...]
Craft: Shoe Modification level 1
Inspired by Camper shoes, which I love but cannot often afford, I turned to my closet to spice up my own boring footwear.These plain, faux leather … [Read more...]
Garden Walk: Lotusland in Montecito, CA
There are lots, and I mean LOTS of botanical gardens, lath houses and arboretums in Southern California. Lotusland is a gorgeous Southern … [Read more...]
Eating out: Korean food at Ondal 2
On Saturday night, me and mine went out for Korean. Ondal 2 is an unassuming, ivy-covered building in Mid-City Los Angeles. The staff is friendly … [Read more...]
The Birth of the PMS Cupcake
Earlier this spring I was introduced to a craft I had never heard of before, the diaper cake. I've had several close friends who have become mothers … [Read more...]
On fitness, cheating the scale, and faking an appointment at the pool
Before I stepped on the scale this morning, I removed every article of clothing. I used the toilet twice just in case there was any pesky urine trying … [Read more...]