This to-do list is culled directly from my own calendar and interests. Most everything on the list can be done no matter where you live, but because I live in L.A., my "Do" each week will spotlight a unique L.A.-based event or activity. If you're inspired by any of these tips or ...read more
The upside of being married to a coffee nerd is pretty obvious: I get a really good cup of coffee every morning. Whether it’s my normal decaf or a great cold brew during the summer, G’s coffee game is on point. Here are some things a coffee novice like me has picked up from ...read more
There are few pleasures greater in life than starting the morning with an iced latte from Larchmont Avenue-based cafe Go Get ‘Em Tiger (plus, a little positive affirmation first thing doesn't hurt, either). Sidling up to their stand-up bar has become one of our favorite weekend ...read more
There are few cookies that don't excite me, but biscotti have never been particularly high on my list. Perhaps it's due to the often stale, hermetically sealed versions I've had at airport coffee shops while in search of a desperation snack, but these homemade versions are ...read more
I love giving people presents, regardless of the occasion, and feel homemade gifts are often better than anything you can purchase in a store. A few weeks back, my friend received an amazing homemade chocolate babka for her birthday and it was so decadent and delicious, I had to ...read more
I wouldn't call myself a coffee addict, but I really do savor and rely on my one-cup-a-day habit. When it comes to flavors, I'm definitely more of a purist, foregoing syrupy concoctions in favor of a rich, dark roast; but after reading Deborah Schneider's recipe from her ...read more
Our ice cream maker is probably one of the better purchases we've ever made. It doesn't promote the healthiest diet possible (as opposed to say, a juicer), but the results are far more exciting. I've made all sorts of flavors; like vanilla (seen here) and mint chip, but coffee ...read more