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 […]
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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 […]
Grocery Outlet Opens in Long Beach
Have you shopped at the new Grocery Outlet bargain market yet? The new individually owned grocery stores are taking Southern California by storm with their bargain prices on natural and organic foods, health and beauty products, gluten free brands, and every day grocery items. Frozen foods include socially conscious brands like Annie’s, Morning Star and […]
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Silver Oak
Before you settle into the Super Bowl game and football food action, a gentle reminder that next weekend is Valentine’s weekend and if you haven’t made a plan for treating your sweetie to something special, you should get on that. Many romantic, fine dining restaurants are already booked – I dined at Selanne’s Steak Tavern […]
Foodie’s Guide to Fitness and Weight Loss – Meal Planning
Meal planning and prep is an integral part of a successful weight loss program. If your fridge and pantry are not stocked with healthy, nutritious, pre-prepped fruits, vegetables and proteins, you’re much more likely to give in to take-out or fast casual dining, and regretting it later. Being a food enthusiast, food lover or “foodie” […]
The Foodie’s Guide to Fitness and Weight Loss
1. Start Now. Of course it’s the new year and many people are motivated to make changes to improve their health. But if you’re reading this any other time of year – start now – even if you have 60 lbs. to lose, it can be done. For the first time in a very long […]