What I did not know about a….Hysterectomy

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Hysterectomy. Let’s turn on the lights of this blog and dust of the counters, I’m back or coming back. Very, very slowly. It’s been a while since I posted with any regularity. The holidays came and went with this news. Which brings us to the Hysterectomy that occurred last Saturday. Sleeping was my first line [...]

CA-125 Blood Test – Ask for them ladies.

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Disclosure: if you are a dude and not comfortable with lady talk, navigate far away from here. I totally understand. Big Inhales, Big Exhales. I am less than 24 hours shy of surgery. This somewhat explains my absence as of late. I’ve been getting my business in order. Are you ready for this? There is [...]

Inside-Out German Chocolate Cake

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Hi. Posts have been thin as of late, I realize. You see, I have started this exercise class called Pure Barre. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday I get my booty handed to me by a super trimballetdancer Barre instructor. In all honesty, after my very first class I had to come home, curl up in [...]

Nekter Nut Milk Protein Drink

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For 2013 fitness is a solid calendar item. Pinky swear. Pure Barre and Pilates have been my jam. I highly recommend both if running is too much on your joints. I raise my hand boldly. These resistance classes lift and tone like non-other. Along with an improved diet, less wine and caffeine, this year is starting out slightly [...]

Best of May 2012

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Hello – how is everyone? Southern California has had two wonderfully weathered days in the past 48 hours. 80 degrees with a slight breeze. I feel mother nature is apologizing for the cold temps that had everyone on “Cold Weather Watch” last week. I hear you giggling Minnesota, but when surfers head to the beach [...]

The Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Today we have a slight departure from the 2012 Year-In-Review monthly photo diary to bring you recipe. The Cinnamon Roll Recipe everyone has been asking about. It’s copy of a Cinnabon straight from you local food court. Oh how crazy bonkers good are those? These are a darn good take off. They have become a [...]

Best of April 2012

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While washing my face this morning I felt there was something missing from these 2012 year end review posts. My monthly commentary. To make up for this, here are my impressions from the previous months followed by April. And I’ll tell you April is chalked full of mac-daddy favorites. Best of January 2012 Pro – [...]

Best of March 2012

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A UCLA Campus Visit Carbonara Comfort Food

Best of February 2012

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If you missed the beginning, no worries. Here is  the Best of January! February 2012 The French Wedding Buttermilk Pancakes Joy The Baker and to end with Crock Pot Chicken Tacos