As summer approaches in California, we see an influx of folks battling to lose weight to get into swimsuit shape. Losing weight is difficult enough, and like so many Americans, author Audrey Johns was struggling with fad diets and constant weight gain, nearing the 300lb mark, eating under 1,000 calories per day of frozen “diet” meals and […]
The Westin Hotel’s Sleep Well Menu
As a Starwood (SPG) member, I tend to gravitate towards one of the hotels listed under this umbrella when traveling, one of which is Westin. During a recent visit to a Westin this year, I noticed a brochure in the room promoting the Sleep Well Menu. I am sure everyone is interested in sleeping well, especially me. Work […]
True Food Kitchen
It’s been exactly two years since I last visit True Food Kitchen, not for any reason other than the fact that there are so many new restaurants popping up and there is only so much time. Many of the fall items I mention in a post back in 2013 are back again, so if you […]
Tender Greens is now a new favorite!
My BFF has been asking me for years “have you been to Tender Greens yet?” My answer has always been nope. She lives in LA county where there are a handful of Tender Greens, but there wasn’t one in Orange County until recently. A couple of weeks ago, she asked me again and I told her […]
Avocado Cafe: when healthy is also tasty
Back when I was writing for the OC Register, my friend Selene suggested we go check out Avocado Cafe in Newport Beach so I could write about it. The reason? Nothing other than the fact that I love avocados. Fast forward several years and another friend tells me to check out Avocado Cafe in Irvine. […]
