Every morning I wake up wishing I were somewhere exotic, although San Francisco is pretty groovin’. At times I like a taste of the tropics, and other times I enjoy a little zen. A fusion of these two equates to an irresistible coconut matcha green tea smoothie. I absolutely love a light, unique blend that awakens my taste …
When you’re feeling the sniffles, ultra-tired, or a sore throat arriving, the good news is there’s a natural remedy to curb the illnesses and keep them at bay! Using some of my favorite ingredients that support immunity, I concocted an ultra-healthy, homemade, all-natural boosting tea that is precisely what the body needs when there’s a …
Australia: the seemingly faraway wonderland, home to cuddly-looking marsupials, and to some of the cheeriest people on the planet. The country-wide population is almost half the population of California alone, the natives have brilliant accents and slang, and “almost everything can kill you.” Starting with the sun, which due to its proximity to the South …
When I think of Cuba, my mind flashes back to the innocent 50s. Vintage cars patrolling the streets, vibrant buildings juxtaposed with crumbling shambles living next door to each other, and joyous natives playing music on their steps while people-watching. Recently, direct flights to Cuba from California opened route, which made my excuses for not …
Half Dome was on my bucket list and I knew it’d be a challenge, but it definitely pushed my boundaries physically. On this October day at the end of the permit season, my friend Sandra and I traversed across Yosemite toward Half Dome. We originally had our minds set on hiking Clouds Rest, but since shuttles stopped …
It’s where the famous turquoise and waterfall pictures of California are captured, where winding roads meet coastal cliffs and connect to the Bixby bridge, and just north of where William Hearst built the famous landmark of the central coast, Hearst Castle. Big Sur, a gem of California that is accessible primarily by car and often …
During a visit to the east coast last summer, I couldn’t help but cross paths with a tiny seafood shack in New Hampshire. After being lured in with the promise of fresh Maine lobster rolls, my eyes landed on this chilled, buttery, garlicky, seafood “salad” that was remarkably fresh and savory, I swear I can …
Avocados are to California what coconuts are to Indonesia. Every time I peruse the grocery store and plant my eyes on this deep-green skinned fruit, my mind explodes with all the dishes the avocado complements. Today, one of the common concoctions recycled itself: guacamole. Seeing how these avocados were already ripe, I grabbed a bundle. …
