Have you ever gotten a book and after you read it, you thought, "Dang, I wish I had written that book." Not because you would have done it … [Read more...]
Last-Minute Edible Gifts: A Round-Up
I've been buried under a kid's craft camp this week and am going to be making a mad dash for last-minute gifts this afternoon. One of my shop-stops … [Read more...]
Foodie Paradise: Eat Real Festival in Culver City
Culver City is my kind of neighborhood. Lots of art galleries, bike paths and hiking trails, and a variety of unique places to eat. This weekend, the … [Read more...]
A Birthday Re-Cap
This weekend I celebrated my 34th birthday. I wanted to share a few photos from the events that transpired. While there was not too much crafting, … [Read more...]
Crafting Edible Marzipan Elves
Every time I find myself in the baking isle at the supermarket, my eyes drift up to the stack of marzipan boxes on the top shelf. I often wonder if … [Read more...]
Día de los Difuntos Celebration: Colada Morada & Guagua de Pan
Tomorrow marks Día de los Muertos in Mexico and Día de los Difuntos, in Ecuador. Growing up on the California/Mexico boarder, I'm familiar with Día de … [Read more...]
If I Only Had A Brain (Mold)
I bought a plastic brain-shaped mold at a grocery store in Solvang for $4.99. "What a tremendous deal," I stupidly thought. "There are SO MANY … [Read more...]
Eating Out: Akasha in Culver City
One of my all time favorite comfort foods is macaroni and cheese. In fact, Food Network Magazine editors recently embarked on a cross-country food … [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...]