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4 Great Reasons Why Beverly Hills is a “Local Exotic” Travel Destination
Lucky you if you’re a LA Local: “Exotic” Beverly Hills’ is just a drive away! I love to vacation in exotic places. But who says “exotic” has to be far faraway? I’ve been living in Beverly Hills for more than...
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Give your flowers a reason to SING!
Your Table Top: turn ordinary into extraordinary with unusual flower containers. Don’t you love to wander in a flower garden during full bloom? It’s such a peaceful experience, but it also draws you closer to nature. That’s why we cut...
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Level up your Summer Snacks Strategy!
Kitchen Tips: Chill out and stock up on fruits and frozen blueberry “Bites” Here comes the sun. Summer is one of my favorite times of the year. I’m a sunshine kind of person, so I welcome all of it. Especially...
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Fresh Eggs!
An easy test to make sure that your eggs are fresh and safe to eat. Eggs are a staple – fried or poached for breakfast, boiled for salads, brilliant as an omelet for a late supper or as an important...
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A simple way to save “leftover” wine
Wine Ice Cubes: The best thing for “leftover” wine. Good wine is a terrible thing to waste. Being a lover of wine, I’m always offering a glass or two to friends when they stop by. I take great care in...
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What is “sophisticated living”?
Sophisticated Living: it’s not what you spend, but what you share. I’m a big advocate for enjoying life. We only get one ticket to the big dance so we should participate in life to the fullest extent that we can....
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The Right Way to Enjoy Al Fresco Dining
Dining outdoors – perfect for longer, warmer nights. Days are getting longer and the nights are warming up – a perfect combination to dine al fresco with friends or a significant other. It’s more than simply eating outside or just...
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Don’t take your Cutting Board for granted!
Cutting board safety tips – there’s a reason that chefs do the things they do. When I owned my restaurants we followed some pretty strict guidelines when it came to food preparation. Many of the guidelines are written by...
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The Art of ordering from a menu
Don’t covet your neighbor’s dinner – order for flavor and experience! Reading a menu at your favorite restaurant can be a lot of fun (especially if they’ve added new items that you haven’t tried) unless you’ve waited too long to...
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