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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 >

Guess how I woke up this morning?  I fell out. of. bed. No joke, I woke up as I hit the floor.  Who am I?  A three year old?  Fortunately our comforter is really thick and I was so wrapped up in it, my body was cushioned enough.  No injuries to speak of, but not exactly the best way to start the day.  Oats, on the other hand, are a perfect way to start the day. Oats with chopped apples, cinnamon, and peanut butter…that’s the kind of breakfast that makes you forget about even the… Read more >

The time has come.  In just a few short days my sister will be heading off to travel the world.  She’s spent months and months planning and will soon be living the dream.  She quit her job.  She packed her bags.  And this past weekend she came to So Cal for a final sendoff.  If you are prone to major travel jealousy, you may want to skip over the next part… Laura’s Travel Itinerary March 30 – April 25: South America (Argentina, Chile, Peru) April 25 – May 20: Spain May 20 – 25: Paris,… Read more >

Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas Give us your dreamers, your harlots and your sins Laaaaaaaaas Vegas…Didn’t nobody tell you the house will always win? You woke up in the rusted frame, Burned out old Deville Your legs are shot and they’re flushed with pain, But you can’t keep them still The sun sets and you’re afraid, Of the itching in your skin You stumble down the boulevard, Of neon encrusted temples You’re looking for the grace of God, In the arms of a fellow stranger Disciples hand you catalogues of concubines, As you stumble down… Read more >

If you caught on to yesterday’s hint, it’s true, I am in fact in the City of Sin. Rather than post while I’m here in Las Vegas, though, I’ll simply direct you to what was happening last year (and many years before) on this very important day. Happy Birthday Husband! Time to celebrate  🙂 Now back to the NCAA tourney.  For those of you who have filled out brackets, who do you have going all the way?