Gordon Ramsay Arrives at Kmart

One of the wonderful opportunities bloggers had during the BlogHer '11 conference in San Diego, Ca. was attending the Cheap Sally party at Stingaree. This is where we previewed the new Gordon Ramsay Everyday cooking line debuting Sunday, September 19, at your neareby Kmart Store! But, don't be frightened. Mr. Ramsay isn't included with your purchase, so he will not be [...]

Cups La Jolla Puts A New Twist On Mother's Day

Instead of just eating with mom this Mother's Day, Cups La Jolla invites you to spend some quality time with mom both enjoying and learning to prepare a gorgeous brunch!  Cups is offering two wonderful hands-on cooking classes in their teaching kitchen Mother's Day weekend for moms and kids of all ages.  Photo by Cups [...]

Take Away Their (M)TV and Discipline Like Tiger Mom

I had never heard of Amy Chua until the “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” media firestorm erupted – and I’m sorry I hadn’t.  Photo by Erin Patrice O'Brien for the WSJ I mean, what kind of parent doesn’t allow her child to have playdates, sleepovers or not go to the bathroom until the piano [...]

Memorable Culinary Class at Cups La Jolla

Stepping into this mod cupcakery makes you giddy as soon as you cross the threshold; the hot pink décor and spunky surroundings are part of the all-encompassing experience that is Cups La Jolla — a bakery serving up more than unique organic, edible masterpieces in environmentally-friendly containers. Cups was the first San Diego restaurant to be awarded a 3-Star Green Restaurant Certification. But don’t let the front of the store fool you. Walk through the kitchen (or come in the back entrance), and you’ll end up in the state-of-the-art culinary classroom outfitted with two fully-equipped kitchen counters complete with ceiling-mounted flat screen TVs focusing your attention on the food preparation below.

Robert Pattinson’s Autograph

Robert Pattinson's Autograph

Robert Pattinson turned 23 on May 26.  The British actor stars in the teen hit movie Twilight, and will be seen again in the upcoming sequel New Moon. The anticipation can already be felt — at least in this house. Tough it was Pattinson’s birthday recently he was gracious and instead sent my daughter, Bianca, the little present: the photo above [...]