Archive for the ‘Food’ Category

I hope you’re having an amazing July 4th celebration that’s full of debauchery and/or family fun! A grand way to assure that everyone is happy is to add a little cupcake love into the mix. Try these pretty patriotic ones from Sprinkles, or check out cupcake competitor Crumbs. They’re both delicious and you’ll bring a nice sugar high to the partay!

Do you remember Chupa Chups lollipops? I loved that they tasted like ice cream! I haven’t had them in forever and wasn’t sure that they still existed until I stumbled upon this creative idea. Courtesy of design firm Firma, they have taken the cherished lollipop and turned it into an adult treat. These S+M sweets are just a concept and have not gone into production. But that is one way for a company to create an edgier image, now if only I could find the REAL Chupa Chups.

via Design Year Book

Recently, as in Monday, I created a quaint little dinner for two. It was delicious, simple, and elegant. A vegetable stir fry in a large wok coupled with half a package of cooked rice noodles. I added soy sauce and some spices for an Asian flare.

Oh and I also had some fresh roasted pumpkin seeds on hand courtesy two pumpkins that fulfilled their carving destiny. The seeds only lasted me two days and I’ve been using them as a healthy snack at work. Perhaps, I can get more via all the clearance pumpkins at the store now?

Thank you glamorous pumpkins.

There’s no hearty food on the cover of this cookbook, just two anorexic-esque models who probably haven’t eaten in days. The not-for-profit trade association, The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) requested that many of their noteworthy members contribute to this book with recipes of their own. The American Fashion Cookbook includes everything from appetizers to entrees within its pages. 100 American Designers were asked to contribute including: Isaac Mizrahi, Carolina Herrera, Mark Ecko, Derek Lam, John Varvatos and more. There is even a forward by Martha Stewart. I haven’t seen the book in person yet, it’s actually not on CFDA’s website either, but you can get it via Amazon for $29.50. Apparently food and fashion and go together after all.

Weekends. Should. Be. Longer. Well this past one was filled with outdoor activities from Runyon Canyon, to Malibu, to Beverly Hills Park for some smash ball action. I kept it chill and even cooked up some pumpkin treats you can read about on Nikki’s blog Simple Travels in My Homeland. I also ventured into the Hollywood Farmer’s Market to get some fresh fruits and veggies. Apparently, that’s where all the fall colors are hiding!

Going out for a few drinks can be Pretty pricey. Our friends at UrbanDaddy found the best places in town to guzzle down on the weekends or weekdays. Most of these places have some yummy Pretty Eats as well.

Cafe Wa s
Any night of the week, 15 bucks will now get you a bottomless carafe of wine. Come the weekend, that same 15 bucks with brunch will get you bottomless Champagne, mimosas, screwdrivers or Bloody Marys. 1521 N Vine St, Hollywood 323-466-5400

Air Conditioned Lounge
If you’re pulling yourself through a Westside Wednesday, head to this dark, compact hideaway on Pico for jazz, soul…and you just have to drop $15 for all the sangria you can drink.
Wed. 6pm-2am 2819 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica 310-829-3700

Red Rock
This Sunset Strip patio now pairs brunch with an $8 bottomless concoction of X-Rated—it’s pink, and a liqueur, but there’s vodka in there—and bubbly. You’ll try anything once, or six times.
Sat. & Sun. 11am-3pm 8782 W Sunset Blvd, WeHo 310-854-0710

Stone Fire Pizza
Starting March 1st(this Sunday), this joint will serve up bottomless $10 mimosas or Bloody Marys. Who says you have to drink beer with pizza anyways?
Sat & Sun. 11:30am-4pm 829 N. La Cienega 310-659-8848