24 hours in Chicago and I only had time for one great meal out. Good thing my dining companion recommended the THE PURPLE PIG! From the website: "Located on The Magnificent Mile, The Purple Pig is …
If you know me at all, you know I'm a big fan of detective shows. I love (almost) all drama related to crime, forensics, etc. Anytime there's a new show in this genre on the …
These felt fish were inspired by a wall-hanging I bought in China. An auspicious symbol, they're a great craft idea for the upcoming Chinese New Year. I hand drew my pattern and have yet to …
I first heard the JOHN CRUZ cover of the classic Hawaiian song "Hi'ilawe" at the end of Monday's episode of Hawaii Five-O. After listening to samples of all the songs on Cruz's "One of These Days" album, …
One of my longtime favorite spots on Larchmont is SAM'S BAGELS. I like to stop in after I visit the Farmer's Market on Sundays and grab a few bagels and my favorite sandwich– chicken salad …
As you may already know, I'm a wee obsessed with Trader Joe's refrigerated pizza dough. Most of the time I keep it pretty basic– a little sauce, mushrooms and cheese. But, every once in a …
For the last two years, I have been obsessed with finding one of those giant headband-like things I've seen on some women outside yoga studios. I've never actually seen one on one of the women …
If you haven't already jumped on board the baker's twine train, you should. Baker's twine is great for a variety of purposes-- wrapping gifts, crafting, scrapbooking...the list goes on and on. I love the variety …
A while back, my awesome friend F. gave me a felt "pocket ninja". As an admirer of cute, useless objects I was immediately smitten. Recently, when organizing my sewing box, I came across several small …
Every time I visit Durham, my friend, H., makes this awesome Thai coconut soup. Finally got the recipe: 2 chix breasts (sliced) or shrimp or both 1 can chix broth 2 cans coconut milk 1 can straw mush (fresh …
I am in love with all the awesome, geometric earrings from Etsy shop HASH AND CHEEZE. None more than these Small Asymmetric Shield earrings made of recycled wood ($12).
My last two trips to the Bay Area have included a visit to Alameda's very popular BURMA SUPERSTAR. So far, I've had the infamous Tea Leaf Salad (pictured, above) twice, Spicy Chicken with Fresh Basil …