We’re training for the Redondo Beach Triathlon in June. The race itself is pretty short, with a 1/2-mile swim, 6-mile bike, and 2-mile run. The bike and the run portions...
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Philippe the Original
Lovers of French dip sandwiches will definitely want to pay a visit to Philippe. The restaurant stretches through several rooms with tables and barstools of varying heights. A snack and...
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New Eats in Westwood
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...
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A new year for snowshoeing
Mt. Waterman is one of our favorite place to snowshoe in L.A. Next weekend, the GM told us, the ski lifts should be fully operational. That will mean that we...
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Newcomb’s Ranch
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,...
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Nesting
I’ve been doing a lot of cooking over the past week, in spite of (because of?) being sick. I made homemade chicken soup, although I used boxed vegetable stock, and...
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Sick Day
You know what’s good for lunch on a sick day? Buy a can of Campbell’s Healthy Request Tomato Soup. Make it with milk instead of water, and add dashes of...
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Happy New Year!
New Year’s Eve was very low-key at our house, with one friend joining us for what turned out to be an evening of conversation and South Park. The menu: chili...
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Christmas Cheer
I’m not training, but I’m definitely eating. Frosted cookies, fudge, carrot cake, gingersnaps, triple sec pound cake–and that’s just the desserts. I’m also enjoying the influx of holiday cards. I...
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Failing to Meet My Goals
I was going to lose 5 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Instead? Up two.