new on the menu: alimento

[I] have such fond memories of lazy, hungover (pre-baby) brunches at The Back Door Cafe in Silver Lake. The homemade scones and gigantic cinnamon buns were off the chain, not to mention the ridiculously delicious homemade ketchup and jams. Sadly, they closed up shop several years back, and ever since, I’ve been waiting for that… Continue reading new on the menu: alimento

the holidays in black&white ’11

I’ve been throwing a black and white themed holiday party for the past eight years. It’s truly one of my favorite things about the holiday season. We invite a ton of friends, get decked out from head to toe, and drink Champagne (or my husband’s intoxicating homemade egg nog) all night long. The evening always… Continue reading the holidays in black&white ’11

holiday bubbles

Our annual holiday party is approaching fast, so we made a trip this weekend to Trader Joe’s. I love, love, love Trader Joe’s. I mean, seriously. You don’t need me to tell you how great the selection and prices are. It’s definitely my go-to shop to stock up our bar for entertaining. I happen to… Continue reading holiday bubbles