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DTLA Arts District (in pictures)
Downtown Los Angeles has some of the best graffiti and murals in Los Angeles. Of course, the scene is ever green and ever changing so the...



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An afternoon in the Anaheim Packing District (in pictures)
If you have an afternoon to spare, make your way down to Anaheim. This city is in Orange County, Los Angeles and is home to Disneyland,...

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Wanderlust Creamery
I met a culinary historian today and we talked a lot about food from different cultures. Thats what inspires me to write today's blog...


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Review: Bao's Dimsum House (West Hollywood)
Dim sums are from China. Historically, they originated in Southern China and made their way down to Hong Kong. I have been looking for a...

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Food from the Indian state of Orissa: PJ breaks it down
A part of the home chef weekend series at MG House, take a culinary journey into the eastern Indian state of Orissa.


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Day 4: Thousands without power in TX
We have been in Austin since January 25, and I have been documenting our time - food, culture, restaurants, etc. I wrote about our...


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Culinary Nostalgia: Rediscovering Memories with Bombay Sweet Shop's Malai Toast in Mumbai
A funny thing happens when you attach nostalgia to food, it elevates the experience. Visit the Bombay Sweet Shop for a trip down memory lane


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Review: Project Barley (Lomita)
I am totally biased here because this brewery is owned by my work colleague Tori's hubby. That said, it is an awesome place which will...


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Tara's Himalayan Cuisine
Today, we ordered pick-up from Tara's Himalayan Cuisine's Venice Blvd location. They also have a Brentwood location, by the way. I found...


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An afternoon at Doffo in Temecula
Napa Valley is pretty far from Los Angeles. If you like wine and want to spend your day looking at vineyards, consider Temecula. The town...


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Review: Torrance Bakery
Torrance Bakery was named Best Bakery in South Bay 2020 by the Daily Breeze local paper. We decided to explore what the buzz was all about.


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Sights and Sounds of Pasadena
A few hours to kill? Visit Pasadena in San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles.


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Review: Republique - French-inspired brunch (Central LA)
Central LA's brunch spot Republique has a French-inspired menu that makes you want to keep going back.


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Review: Fosselman's Ice Cream Company (Alhambra)
Fosselman's ice cream company in Alhambra is perhaps one of LA's oldest ice cream shops. And the ice cream is amazing!


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Review: Groundwork Coffee (Venice)
Groundwork Coffee is organic, fair-trade, small batch and super tasty.


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Review: Saffron and Rose Persian Ice Cream (Westwood)
Saffron and Rose is a must-do in Los Angeles. This is a Persian shop with authentic flavors and just wonderful ice cream.


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Is Your Morning Cup of Coffee Really Just One Cup?
Caffeine keeps us alert. But how much caffeine should we consume?


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Navigating the Cereal Aisle: A Parent’s Guide to Healthier Choices
Be a discerning cereal shopper: read labels, watch serving sizes, and choose options with less sugar. Healthier choices start at breakfast.


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Let's not wait for the damn sunshine.
Losing my shit and not alone.


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In Pictures: Stunning Mongolia & the Tomb of Genghis Khan
PJ goes to Mongolia in the quest to find Genghis Khan's tomb!


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Chit-chat with Dr. Mel
Clinical psychologist and wellness guru, Dr. Mel offers tips to start an at-home fitness routine.


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Tanzania's treasured national parks
A visit to Tanzania - where to stay, what to see.


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Does Black Pepper Grow On Trees?
Q & A with Kanan Shah about growing peppercorns. Learn how how black pepper grows and how it is harvested.
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