ABC’s “The Bachelor” Ties the Knot at Terranea

On Monday, March 8, ABC aired the wedding of Jason and Molly, the couple from season 13 of “The Bachelor”. I’ll be quick to admit I don’t watch the show. When this episode aired, I wasn’t really interested in the bride and groom, any past drama they had, or the details of their ceremony. I […]

South Bay Target Stores Take Aim at Groceries

For the past couple months, Target stores in the South Bay have been shuffling stock from one part of the store to another, only to move it back a couple days later.  What’s all the fuss about?  They’re making room for groceries.

My Sweet Dream Is Lido’s Kitchen Nightmare

I was totally stoked last summer when I was invited to dine at Lido di Manhattan while Gordon Ramsay was filming an episode of Kitchen Nightmares.  I’m even more excited now as the show is airing this Thursday on Fox!

Dinner At Cafe Pierre Manhattan Beach

On Thursday, February 4, I was invited to dine with several other food bloggers at Cafe Pierre in Manhattan Beach. I’ve known about Cafe Pierre – The venerable establishment has been around for 30 years – but hadn’t made the trip to dine there. Once I got the invitation, i was immediately excited to try […]

I’m Cooking For Stir It 28!!

About a month ago, I wrote a post with links to charitable organizations that were working to help the people of Haiti.  My friend and fellow blogger Chrystal of The Duo Dishes commented to the effect of “We’ve got something cooking; hope you’ll help!”  I wasn’t surprised; Chrystal and Amir always have something cooking, literally […]

Valentine’s Menus for South Bay Sweeties

When couples make plans for Valentine’s Day, a romantic dinner is often the focus of their celebration.  Fortunately, there are many options for love-struck diners in the South Bay.  Here are just a few of them!

Ortega 120 Relief Weekend- ALL Weekend

I’m so glad to see so many restaurants and businesses making it easy for us to contribute to the Haitian relief effort by doing what we already do: eat and drink!  Ortega 120 is doing just that and more with great options this weekend.

Watermelon Peels

Tonight Nicole asked me to slice a watermelon for her and, thinking of the mysterious peeled watermelon on the street carts, I decided to have some fun.  Should be easy to peel a watermelon, right?  Right! Well, mostly right.

Help The People of Haiti

Here are some ways you can help the people of Haiti.  Most of them are geared towards supporting children. I always think of the kids in situations like this.  I guess its the parent in me.