How I Stopped Binge Eating
Truthfully, I didn’t realize I needed to lose weight until I had an argument with my doctor, who claimed I had gained yet another 13 unhealthy pounds.
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Malibu Farm Restaurant
Locally foraged picnic with a view By Abigail Lewis As we leaned against the railing to take a selfie between courses at Malibu Farm, we overheard another diner saying to her companion: “This is a typical Southern California restaurant.” But she was wrong. For starters, it’s located at the tip of the Malibu Pier, so […]
Gracias Madre Heats Up Melrose
Great food and celebrity sightings make it perfect for L.A. By Genie Davis Gracias Madre is perfect for Los Angeles—glamorous diners in trendy couture, celebrity sightings (Jennifer Lopez, when we visited) and a luxe look in what was once an elegant antique shop at the almost-Beverly-Hills end of Melrose. Colorful cushions, golden light and high […]
Sippin’ Suds for Arthritis
Beers offers a surprising perk for arthritis sufferers By Laura Owens Women who tip back a few beers each week are less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA), suggests a large study published in Arthritis & Rheumatism. RA is a chronic painful autoimmune disease that more often strikes women. While RA sometimes affects multiple tissues and […]
Tanzy—Artisinal Italian in Westwood
By Abigail Lewis The time to go to the newest Tanzy, executive cheffed by Bryan Podgorski of French Laundry and Las Vegas’ Bouchon, is now, before the world descends. Situated just east of Westwood Boulevard on Wilshire, with convenient parking in the rear, the entrance feels something like a forest woodland. Distressed vine branches form […]
Rock a Hawaiian Lifestyle Wherever You Are
Being in Hawaii makes you feel not just physically better, but spiritually and emotionally as well. So why not cultivate a kamaʻāina state of mind wherever you are? Aloha shirt is optional.
Saffron as Soul Spice
Pricey, precious golden threads By Kimberly Nichols In my early twenties, while just beginning my career and relatively money-poor, I was given the job of throwing a dinner party for my colleagues at an advertising agency. My super hip boss, whom I was dying to impress, confessed that he was a remarkable cook and offered […]
Private Trees, Public Produce
Clean up your yard and feed a stranger By Lauren Hudgins Californians, especially new arrivals, can hardly wait to plant or harvest fruit trees in their yards, but sometimes even old-timers get more than we bargained for. Can’t keep up with that impressively productive (and perhaps messy) plum or orange tree? Reduce waste, share the […]
Film: Fed Up
Directed by Stephanie Soechtig Review by Abigail Lewis Our obesity rate is breaking the scale at 30 percent and everybody’s confused. We’ve been told that if we get enough exercise we’ll lose weight, but obesity rates keep rising at the same rate as fitness rates. How is this possible? In Fed Up, a new film […]
Pumpkin-Peanut Butter Pup Pops
Pumpkin-PB Pup Pops Thanksgiving is long gone, but many of us have a can or two of puréed pumpkin still lurking in the pantry. Cans may seem to last forever but they do have an expiration date! Use it up, clear some space for spring, and put a smile on your pup’s face. And if […]