Concerts on the Green, Rising Stars Music Series, Art Jazz Wine & Chocolate, Festival Runway Fashion Show, Family Art Day, Sunday in the Park Music Series, Pageant of the Masters, art workshops for all ages, and more – there is something for everyone at the Festival of Arts. The Festival of Arts Fine Art Show […]
Lifestyle
Sweet Life: Free Diabetes Cooking Class Series
If you are living with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, have been diagnosed as prediabetes, or want to learn how to eat healthier, Hoag Hospital has free resources for you that can help with information about staying healthy with diabetes, including tips on diabetes management and delicious, health-conscious recipes. In May, I attended the […]
Hoag Hospital Summer Classic 2016
The gorgeous Newport Dunes is the venue for the 29th Annual Hoag Summer Classic. Once again, Hoag Hospital Foundation and the 552 Club are collaborating with more than 30 of the finest restaurants in Orange County to host an evening of fantastic food, friends and fun. Orange County residents are fortunate to have in their […]
Eat + Learn About Regional Italian Cooking From Two Masters
The Real Italy will explore the truths and myths of regional Italian cooking. Guests will be treated to live cooking demonstrations and a multi-course feast of Italian delicacies paired with wines at the Surfas Culinary District in Costa Mesa. Chef and owner of the beloved Old Vine Café, Mark McDonald, has made internationally influenced cuisine a […]
13th Annual Newport Beach Wine Festival, May 27-29, 2016
Balboa Bay Resort will host the thirteenth annual and highly acclaimed Newport Beach Wine Festival May 27 to May 29, 2016. This celebration will showcase Balboa Bay Resort and its exceptional food and beverage offerings through five creative and interactive wine and culinary experiences over the three day holiday weekend. “We are looking forward to […]
AmaWaterways Tulip Time River Cruise – Part 2
Tulip Time Part 2 picks up with the brief interview I had with AmaWaterways Executive Chef Gino Guadagni while on board the AmaSerena during our fabulous river cruise vacation this Easter. I closed Part 1 with visions of the delectable chocolate bar and a teaser about the excellent food we experienced during the weeklong cruise. Always with […]
AmaWaterways Tulip Time River Cruise – Part 1
A river cruise that begins and ends in Amsterdam, includes viewing more varieties of voluptuous tulips than you ever dreamed existed, visiting Holland’s famous windmills, quaffing Belgian beer, sampling world famous Holland Edam cheese, Belgian waffles and chocolates, can’t be half bad, right? In fact, it was a totally excellent adventure! Lest I sound like an […]
Celebrate Mom with Champagne on Mother’s Day
Champagne is the ultimate symbol of luxury and celebration. Maybe it’s a new year, your best friend’s wedding, Leo winning an Oscar, or brunch with the girls; that pop of the cork instantly sets the mood. And there’s no better way to express your love and appreciation for mom than a bottle of bubbly. But […]
6 Simple Tips to Shape Up for Summer
Spring in Southern California means it’s time to get serious about firming and toning our winter pale bods because beach and pool days are quickly approaching. This weekend was glorious and what SoCal beach babes and bros live for – temps in the 80’s without a cloud in the sky and slightly windy conditions drawing […]
February is American Heart Health Month
To many, February is all about Valentines Day and celebrating love, but February is also American Heart Health Month and I can’t let it go by without shedding some light on what continues to be the number one cause of death in men and women in the United States. Our family was forever changed after […]