Today was an incredibly Silver Lined day: a fancy schmancy luncheon hosted by Christie’s held at MOCA in Los Angeles to view Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry (prior to auction)…with girlfriends. A day doesn’t really get better than that, if you ask me!
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Brookside Adventure: Carpenteria Avocado Festival. Really.
Life is good when you can spend your Friday evening at an Avocado Festival. Seriously. Last night, the HOTY, Finally Five and I headed to the charming town of Carpinteria to partake in the 25th Anniversary Avocado celebration.
Friday's Fixin's: Toffee Bark
When I jump off the vegan, sugar-free, health conscious train, I jump BIG. I mean really big! And though I pay the price dearly with insomnia and horrendous hot flashes (sugar, wine and caffeine bring on hot flashes in a mean way!) it is worth it.
I jumped big time with this week with Lulu Powers’ Toffee Bark (Chocolate-Caramel Matzoh). Just writing it makes me drool. Yes, it’s THAT great! Hope you enjoy it!
Proactive Prevention
Last week, I had the great opportunity to hear a talk given by Dr. Marisa Weiss, a breast cancer oncologist and president and founder of Breastcancer.org, the #1 online breast health and breast cancer resource. In addition to being a breast cancer oncologist and philanthropist, last year, she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. WTF,… Continue reading Proactive Prevention
SL Movie: 50/50
Last week my Huffington Post editor sent me an email asking if I was planning to see the movie 50/50. The What? Did the show 20/20 morph into a movie? Fortunately, she couldn’t see my look of confusion through email. Uh, after I figure out what it is, then sure…definitely I planned on watching it,… Continue reading SL Movie: 50/50
Friday's Fixin's: A Little Marinara Goes a Long Way
Last week, some girlfriends came over to cook a bunch of vegan, gluten free dishes. One of which is an outrageously good marinara sauce. Hope you enjoy!
SL Book: 40 Years Of Chez Panisse: The Power Of Gathering
A friend gave me this book recently and I am absolutely smitten by this Silver Lining. 40 Years of Chez Panisse: The Power of Gathering is a photographic tribute to the Berkeley restaurant that traces its cultural history through the stories of Alice Waters and her personal and professional friends, celebrating the restaurant’s tradition of gathering… Continue reading SL Book: 40 Years Of Chez Panisse: The Power Of Gathering
Friday's Fixin's: Roxie's Rockin' Tomato Soup
I love tomatoes. I love the color, taste, fragrance and even shape. This is serious tomato season in Santa Barbara. The Farmer’s Markets are teeming with the most exquisite varietals right now. By the way, prior to moving to Santa Barbara, I had NO IDEA just how many different kinds of tomatoes there are. I… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Roxie's Rockin' Tomato Soup
The Sweetness of Friendship
This morning I woke up to an email from one of my dearest friends. The subject line read: “Joined the C Club.” REALLY? F-bomb. Big time. This diagnosis is in addition to two other friends who have been diagnosed with cancer in the past 6 months. WTF is going on?!? The reality (with which I am… Continue reading The Sweetness of Friendship
Live Your Life – Natasha Bedingfield
