I thought it would be fun to share my go-to dark chocolate and red wine favorites that help my heart, feed my brain and make me a happy girl. There are many connections between what we eat and how it can affect our overall health. Research has revealed that both red wine and dark chocolate […]
World Wide Weird Words: Lost in Translation
What do you think the word crêpe hanger means? Crêpe is that delicious French pancake smothered in Nutella, and hanger is where you ‘hang’ your coat (not to be confused with ‘hangar’, as in aircraft hangar). So, that leaves us with ‘Pancake hanger’. Doesn’t make sense, does it? Well, you’d be surprised about the meaning. […]
Tricks for Weight Loss I Have Picked Up Along The Way
Over the years I have picked up some pretty bad habits that I had to kick to the curb. I would allow myself to eat really bad food late at night and would usually go without eating breakfast, just to give an couple examples. It wasn’t until I made some real changes in my life, […]
It’s About Time the City of Los Angeles Say’s Farewell to Single-Use Plastic Bags
Today, May 23, 2012, marks an eventful day for all Angelenos. The Los Angeles City Council overwhelmingly approved a ban on single-use plastic bags at checkout counters as well as a 10-cent fee on paper bags. With a population of 4 million, I do believe this could be a great start for the City of Los Angeles […]