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Teton Village Resort

My Own Private Idaho and a Bloomin’ Baked Potato

October 16 by Priscilla 7 Comments

Ahhh, Idaho. I had never laid eyes on your gorgeous mountains and broad plains, but I’ve eaten plenty of your famous potatoes which is how I ended up gazing upon this breathtaking vista. Wine in hand and a spread of the most exquisite appetizers imaginable behind me far exceeded my expectations of any trip to […]

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fish taco, slapfish, huntington beach

Best Fish Tacos and Seafood in Huntington Beach

July 23 by Priscilla 7 Comments

No visit to southern California is complete without having fish tacos at least once! They’re ubiquitous, synonymous with SoCal, albeit a south of the border import, and a delicious taste of the sea to savor after a day taking in the sand and surf. The three brothers of  Wahoo’s Fish Tacos were probably the first […]

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Huevos Rancheros with Chile Verde Sauce

Eat Like A Local During the Vans US Open of Surfing

July 20 by Priscilla 1 Comment

Vans U.S. Open of Surfing kicks-off today in Huntington Beach and runs for nine action-packed days, July 20th-28th. For the past two weeks, the golden sand north and south of the pier has been covered with stacks of steel that rise like a phoenix transformed into a gleaming modern spectator arena and Pacific Coast Highway […]

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Acura ILX, The Old Place restaurant, Malibu day trip

Day Tripping: Malibu

December 6 by Priscilla 13 Comments

She was a day tripper, a Sunday driver yea Took me so long to find out, and I found out {Lyrics by the Beatles} Last weekend  I took the brand new 2013 Acura ILX on a little daytrippin’ adventure that was like entering a time machine, going back to the Old West of Hollywood’s heyday […]

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Kentucky Bourbon and an Orange Blossom Special

November 29 by Priscilla 17 Comments

How to Become a Bourbon Lover in One Night? Simple: attend a bourbon dinner where each course is perfectly executed to entertain your palate with subtle nuances of bourbon and is expertly paired with tastes of premium, aged Pappy Van Winkle, the world’s most elusive bourbon. Foie Gras Apple Bread Pudding | Bourbon dulce de […]

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grilled plum salad, pluot salad

Grilled Pluots with Mozzarella and Pear Vinaigrette

September 25 by Priscilla 14 Comments

On the table in 15 minutes, this fresh and vibrant stone fruit salad tastes as good as it looks! Pluots are used here, but plums, peaches or nectarines are delicious substitutes. Every year around the autumnal equinox (September 22nd this year) the food and drink world is all abuzz with warming spirits, simmering satisfying comfort […]

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cider-brined pork chop, Zimzala, Shorebreak Hotel

Beach Eats: Zimzala

July 12 by Priscilla 9 Comments

SEXY, SURFER, CHIC – is a spot-on description of Huntington Beach’s Shorebreak Hotel and its restaurant & bar Zimzala. Only steps away from the famous strand in Huntington Beach which annually hosts the US Open of Surfing, Zimzala is fast becoming our  favorite sit-down and relax-at-the-beach restaurant. We enjoy Zimzala’s youthful vibe, the menu’s emphasis on […]

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Tet Traditions and the Lunar New Year

January 23 by Priscilla 8 Comments

Each year when celebrations for the Lunar New Year begin in Orange County, I’m reminded of the cultural tour I took of Little Saigon with my friend Monique to learn about Tet traditions during the Lunar New Year. We met at the ABC Supermarket shopping center at Bolsaand Brookhurst in what’s known as Little Saigon […]

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Girl and the Goat

August 30 by Priscilla 19 Comments

Before traveling to Chicago earlier this month, I sent a tweet asking for suggestions on where I should chow while visiting the Windy City. I was happy to receive several responses with suggestions for casual and fine-dining: iconic Chicago restaurants (The Pump Room),  celebrity chef  names (Frontera Grill), wine bar restos (Bin 36) and, of […]

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Another Week, Another Adventure

June 28 by Priscilla 23 Comments

Another week, another adventure…  It’s been a hectic three months! Last week I was spending time in my ‘ole stomping grounds – Eureka Springs, AR – a picturesque town nestled in the Ozark Mountains where I grew up and return to often to visit my mom, dad, and sister who live there and seek a […]

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