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One of my friends describes a cupcake as “the perfect ratio of frosting to cake,” and I think she’s got a point. She also describes my brother as “a sweet little cupcake baked by the devil,” and I think she’s… Read moreSwimming and Biking and Cupcakes, Oh My!
What does a girl have to do to get a meatball sub in this town? Yesterday J set out for adventures with friends, and these adventures included using the car, which meant that after my friend picked me up for… Read moreMore Disappointing Than Tragic
To begin with, I should probably mention that the sandwiches in the new blog header were not tragic. They were from a friend’s birthday tea, and were delightful. In fact, this was the tea that introduced me to chicken-cranberry salad… Read moreA Food-Themed Post
But I’m not. However, that still is one of my goals for this afternoon, while J is off on a road bike ride in Malibu. It’s been a busy weekend, and it’s barely Sunday afternoon. Yesterday we decided to see… Read moreI Should Be Working Out
All of my life, we’ve eaten a lot of Chinese food. When my brother and I were very young, our family didn’t eat out much. One of the few excursions we could afford on a semi-regular basis was dinner at… Read moreRemembrance of Black Bean Sauce Past
There’s a Chipotle in Westwood. The portions are fresh (as advertised), big, and delicious. I recommend the burrito with carnitas, particularly with pinto beans. But then I do love pinto beans.
After an afternoon of snowshoeing on Mt. Waterman, why not stop at Newcomb’s Ranch for a hearty meal? First of all, after snowshoeing you’ll definitely want a hearty meal. Second, Newcomb’s Ranch is the closest restaurant by a long shot…. Read moreNewcomb’s Ranch
Today I stopped by Red Mango in Westwood. This is far superior to Mr. Snowberry; the big clue is that I’ll actually go back to Red Mango. It’s not exactly like Pinkberry. The yogurt seems creamier, and it’s not quite… Read moreThe Scent of Red Mango
I need to catch up on our Kauai eats. First, more on garlic shrimp. Savage Shrimp, on the corner of Lawai Road and Hoonani Road in Poipu, is housed in a lunch truck. It may move in the next two… Read moreMore Eats on Kauai
When in Kauai, our favorite restaurant for a nice dinner is Plantation Gardens, in Poipu. My parents came here in the early/mid 1970s and loved it, and we had a terrific meal at the same place during our honeymoon. This… Read moreFine Dining in Poipu