The Los Angeles area goes all out for Halloween and since it’s the home of movies and celebrities, kookiness and fun are on over-drive. Our weather is temperate and as a Los Angeleno, I can tell you that October in Los Angeles is one of the best times to visit. It’s still warm enough to wear summer-like clothes but not so hot it’s stifling. We don’t have to worry about snow or … [Read more...]
Echo Park Lake A Calming Escape from LA City Life
Located just west of Downtown Los Angeles is Echo Park. It’s an artistic and diverse community where bohemians and hipsters commiserate in gentrified coffee shops, hang out in cozy bars, or shop in far-out boutiques. It also has an edgy side, with its share of homeless, and colorful characters. But one place everyone can go for relaxation and a touch of nature in the midst of … [Read more...]
Sabor a Cabo: Annual Food and Wine Festival in Los Cabos – Mexico
When I was in Los Cabos with my daughter a year ago we had a ball. You can read about our trip here. Now I can’t wait to go back. At a press event, I learned about "Sabor a Cabo," an annual food and wine festival. Four Los Cabos top chefs were there with samplings of their appetizers. To say our tasting was fantastic would be an understatement. The event took place at … [Read more...]
Who Are You Really – Do You Know?
Have you ever asked yourself - Who are you really? It's a mysterious question because most of us have no idea who were truly are. I spent last weekend at a blogging conference in Temecula, California. 150 bloggers from the Southern California area and several from surrounding states attended to learn and network. It was a one-day conference that took place about 2 hours from … [Read more...]
Greek Style Leg of Lamb Recipe From the Valley Greek Festival
One of my things to do on Memorial Day Weekend is to hang out at the Valley Greek Festival in Northridge, California. The sounds of Greek music fills the air as dancers and San Fernando Valley locals kick up their heels in joy as they dance. This time, the Festival staff offered an event I couldn’t pass up. They did a cooking demonstration on how to roast Greek-Style Leg of … [Read more...]
