November 4, 2024 The French-Asian bakery boom is here Have you been to a French-Asian bakery yet? I remember when Asian bakeries were hard to find, even in a metropolis like Manhattan. Now,…
October 30, 2024 The “living room family” trend made me feel pretty great Have you heard about the #LivingRoomFamily trend on TikTok? I used to find trends bubbling up on Twitter, but now it appears that TikTok…
October 28, 2024 Here are two movies to watch if you like MAJOR twists! I recently finished a month-long rewatch of an old, favorite TV show with multiple seasons (Six Feet Under), so this weekend we shifted back…
October 24, 2024 No one parties like a catamaran party crew When I think back on all the wonderful vacations we’ve had in far-off tropical places, there’s one particular common thread that spans decades. There’s…
October 21, 2024 A magical new holiday light show for 2024 Long-time readers know I’m a sucker for a great light show. We’ve been obsessed with Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights for years. I’m a…
October 14, 2024 These international desserts rock my world Offer me common, everyday, typical American desserts or sweets and, more often than not, I’ll likely say “no, thank you.” Donuts, cake, pie and…
October 7, 2024 How to have a great time in Los Angeles, CA I’ve written guides for first-time visitors about our favorite things to do in both Columbus and NYC – two of my favorite cities. Now,…
September 26, 2024 We loved the Feline Good Social Club in Long Beach We travel to Los Angeles at least once a year to see my family, so we’ve done many of the typical LA touristy things…
September 23, 2024 Big Sur has my heart forever There’s no place in the world more romantic than Big Sur along the northern California coast. Big Sur is known for its rocky cliffs,…
September 19, 2024 American Nightmare on Netflix is a must-watch I’m not usually a huge fan of true-crime shows; as a writer, I typically prefer artfully crafted stories. Yet I can’t remember getting more…