Category Archives: Food
Spring Awakening
Bears do it. So do ground squirrels and marsupials. Even the western diamondback rattler makes a habit of it. Hibernating, that is. And apparently, so do I. (I, however, was buried in the madness of moving, working, and studying — … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Life, Los Angeles, Outdoor Adventure
El Sabor de México
For some, it’s the mountainous villages of the Himalayas. For others, it’s the expansive vineyards of France, or the five star spas that dot the American Southwest. For me, it’s the colorful spirit of Mexico that keeps me returning time … Continue reading
Filed under Cultural, Food, Holidays, Landmarks, Los Angeles
Painting The Town Pink
Most incarnations of pink make me cringe. The mere sight of certain shades seems to spontaneously force-feed me sickeningly saccharine candy and cause Hello Kitty hallucinations. My aversion to the color is traceable to at least 1983. That was the … Continue reading
A Semblance of Summer
For those of us living west of Lincoln Boulevard, the summer of 2010 is an utter oxymoron. June Gloom far overstayed its welcome. I drank more green tea on my couch than beers at the beach. My skin remained an … Continue reading
American “Pie”
What’s big and round and has America written all over it? Nope, not apple pie. I’m talking BIG. REALLY BIG. Like 32.5 feet in diameter. In case you haven’t already guessed… The well-known Los Angeles landmark — a giant donut … Continue reading
Filed under Architecture, Food, Landmarks
M & Ms :: Part 2
So, where was I? (A week of post-NYC fatigue, a profoundly late night celebrating a friend’s birthday, a cold, and preoccupation with prepping for Lightning in a Bottle triggered my severe procrastination affliction and set my writing back a few … Continue reading
