Living in California has its perks: no snow or ice, lots of sun, blooming trees in February, and wine tasting. This past weekend I went to Anaba winery in Sonoma, CA. I was first introduced to Anaba wines when one was paired with a course I was having at the Dry Creek Kitchen (an... »

So I have a new obsession in Berkeley: Tara’s Organic Ice Cream. I have been there three times within the first week I discovered it, which is really a lot for someone who is lactose intolerant. There is just so much I love about the place from the unique flavors like avocado (I’m dying... »

I like mangoes but I did not enjoy the banana yellow ecuadorian mango I just ate. It did not taste completely different from other mangoes I’ve had, the texture was the same, but it also had a piney taste to it I did not care for. The next time I walk past the golden... »

One of my christmas presents this past year was the “The Michelin Guide: San Francisco Bay Area & Wine Country Restaurants 2010.” Fittingly, I have decided to use this guide as a means of learning more about the Bay Area that I am a new resident to and cultivating my budding foodie-ness. This week... »

On my recent trip to LA I was lucky enough to Providence, a Michelin starred restaurant (it has 2 stars!), my first Michelin starred restaurant. I knew the food would be good, but I was still apprehensive since this is a seafood restaurant and I am *so* not a seafood person. Nonetheless, I went... »

Since I am spending time in LA this Thanksgiving with my family I also decided to give back a little this holiday by volunteering to serve a Thanksgiving meal to the homeless through the LA mission. It is a church organization the shelters and feeds thousands of homeless people throughout the year. However for... »