travel

Our Trip to Monterey… And How to Recover After “Over-Indulging”

May 10, 2013
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One of the things I love about being in the Bay Area is that there are tons of vacation spots within just a couple hours of home. Monterey is one of those hidden gems that is just south of the Bay Area, but feels like you’re in a destination far away. It’s a sleepy little [...]

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Our Winter Vacation in Argentina

January 9, 2013
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Hi Everyone - happy new year! As you probably know, I’ve been gone for the past few weeks because the husband and I (and a couple friends) went to Argentina over the holidays. It was an amazing trip – filled with wonderful food, wine, funny travel mishaps, and absolutely gorgeous scenery. The trip to Argentina from [...]

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Adventures (and delicious food) in Australia

July 8, 2012

Hi Everyone! As many of you who follow me on Twitter and Facebook probably know by now – I’ve been “unplugged” for the past two weeks because the husband and I were in Australia on vacation! It was a much needed break, and I feel truly refreshed. I completely went off the map: no email, [...]

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The Picky Eater’s Healthy Travel Survival Guide

May 1, 2012

Summer is coming! And if you’re anything like me, that means lots of sun, hanging out with friends and family, outdoorsy activities, and travel. The husband and I are going to be traveling quite a bit over the next few months, which we already started by our trip to Vancouver. So before you head out [...]

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Adventurous Eating at Hot’s Kitchen

February 12, 2012
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It’s classic dishes with a twist. It’s upscale bar food served tapas style. It’s creative, balanced and adventurous dining, with small plates that can be shared family style, and with some pretty healthy and delicious options. It was my dinner at Hot’s Kitchen last weekend in Hermosa Beach. When I arrived, Christina, the GM, was [...]

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Summer in the South of France

October 4, 2011
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Hi Everyone! I’m back with part two of my France trip update As many of you know, the first half of our trip was spent in Paris, which was absolutely amazing and filled with food, wine and daily excursions to different parts of the city. Our trip slowed down a bit as we took a [...]

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