Miramonte Resort and Spa : Desert Escape
“I have always loved the desert. One sits down on a desert sand dune, sees nothing, hears nothing. Yet through the silence, something throbs, and… Read More »Miramonte Resort and Spa : Desert Escape
Food and Travel
Out and About: Tasting Naugles Tacos for the First Time
For the longest time, I kept hearing about Naugles Tacos from friends, who grew up in Orange County. They waxed nostalgic about a 24-hour drive-thru… Read More »Out and About: Tasting Naugles Tacos for the First Time
Motorcycles, Ice Cream and Keanu Reeves in Carmel
Last May, I had the privilege of attending and working on “The Quail Motorcycle Gathering” in Carmel, CA. As social media manager of Acorn Woods… Read More »Motorcycles, Ice Cream and Keanu Reeves in Carmel
Staycation Destination: Carlsbad
There’s more to Carlsbad than Legoland. Don’t get me wrong, Legoland is definitely a family favorite, but for this little weekend getaway, we wanted something… Read More »Staycation Destination: Carlsbad
Foodie Friday: Sizzling Summer Menu at Z’tejas Southwestern Grill
I can still taste the paella from the Spring Menu but time moves on and menus change. But Z’tejas commitment to good food and great… Read More »Foodie Friday: Sizzling Summer Menu at Z’tejas Southwestern Grill
Happy Pi Day! Discovering Australian Meat Pies
I couldn’t resist it, I had to celebrate National Pi Day at Pie-Not, the Aussie Style Bakery in Costa Mesa. It had been a while… Read More »Happy Pi Day! Discovering Australian Meat Pies
Travel Tuesday: A Desert Escape at The Boulders Resort in Arizona
The drive to Arizona is smooth and uneventful. And then the landscape starts to change. There are cacti on the side of the road and… Read More »Travel Tuesday: A Desert Escape at The Boulders Resort in Arizona
Life is like a Box of Chocolates
Christmas came early for this chocoholic as I attended two chocolate store launches in the span of a week! What was interesting about the two… Read More »Life is like a Box of Chocolates
How Restaurants are Using Social Media
My smartphone is a constant companion when dining out. I check in on Foursquare or Yelp, sometimes both. I am thrilled when I get a… Read More »How Restaurants are Using Social Media
What I Learned From My Paleta Juice Cleanse
The truth is it’s mostly psychological. A 2-day juice cleanse won’t make too much of a difference in your overall health. In fact, doctors will… Read More »What I Learned From My Paleta Juice Cleanse