Want to Know How To Prepare The Perfect Picnic? It’s the perfect time for a picnic! Relax and enjoy the outdoors, great food and drinks with family and friends. The question is what to pack and how to prepare for the perfect picnic? From the French for 'piquenique', the tradition of picnics, which means “a meal eaten outdoors”, dates back to the mid 18th century where … [Read more...]
Tips To Entertain Like a Mixologist
Learn From The Pros How To Give Your Party The Mixologist's Touch? Ever watch the uber talented bartenders at popular restaurants and bars? (dare I say hipster hangouts?) They craft cocktails with genuine creativity and daringly push the envelope to dazzle your taste buds much like chefs do in the kitchen. They are called mixologists. They are more than bartenders mixing … [Read more...]
How to Eat Like a Foodie and Stay Healthy
5 Tips to Eat Like a Foodie and Stay Healthy Do you love food? Do you get excited about new food trends and creative recipes? When you travel, do you first explore a list of restaurants before you even find a hotel or decide which attractions to visit? I do, and I know I’m not alone. My Instagram feed is proof. I love photographing food, eating new foods, learning the story … [Read more...]
Travel Tips for Easy Travel Planning
Let's Talk Best Travel Deals, Travel Apps, Loyalty Programs and More Travel Tips from the #JustHaves Twitter Chat Travel is in my blood. Born in the Hospitality industry to a travel agent mom and part of it professionally for over 20 years, I’ve had one foot on a plane, hotel, restaurant, or cruise ship for most of life. When the talented on-air personality and lifestyle … [Read more...]
Have Condiments, Will Travel!
The Story of a traveling foodie, bland food and falling in love When you travel, or even when you try a new restaurant for the first time, you never know what you're going to get. The differences in cuisines around the world is one of the reasons I love to travel so much, but lets face it, sometimes the food is just not to your liking. I won't say that the food is not good … [Read more...]
Tips to Enjoy Wine Tasting Events like a Pro
Get the most out of a wine tasting event & enjoy it like a pro, without getting tipsy Food and wine tasting events and festivals, where various wineries and restaurants serve small tasting portions of their best stuff, are now held regularly throughout the year. My fellow foodies and I couldn’t be happier. It’s a great opportunity to sample a variety of foods, wine, spirits … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Eat Like a Food Blogger and stay fit
"How do you eat all that and not gain weight?" I love food. I'm in a passionate love affair with food. The question I get most often is how does a food crazed enthusiast, chocoholic, ice cream fanatic, wine-loving blogger like me, who is frequently traveling and eating out, not gain a million pounds? I’ve been reluctant to answer this question in print because I am not an … [Read more...]
Breaking A World Record Makes You Hungry!
On a mission to #MakeSomedayHappen, I broke a world record! What I learned from The Great Namaste may surprise you! Ever wanted to do something amazing but thought it impossible? I've always wanted to say “I’m a Guinness World Record holder!” I must admit though, I've thought about this in the same casual way I think about my daily chores. (Is there a world record for doing … [Read more...]
How to become a Hollywood Insider, sort of!
My #VeronicaMars & #WishIWasHere Kickstarter Story This is my story of how I became a Hollywood Insider, sort of, and helped fund two of the most successful Kickstarter film campaigns in Hollywood history with Rob Thomas, Kristen Bell, and Zach Braff, ultimately accomplishing our shared mission to #MakeSomedayHappen. What does #MakeSomedayHappen mean exactly? It means … [Read more...]
Top 9 Ideas to Celebrate Valentines with Friends
It’s time to give Valentine’s Day a makeover. Why should this international day of love be exclusive to only those in a relationship? I think it should be enjoyed by all, the single and the attached. Let’s make it a happy day, instead of a “sit at home with a box of chocolates listening to sad love songs” kind of day. I say make it a celebration of friendship! To help you do … [Read more...]
