Five dessert bar ideas — sundae, trifle, cookie, cheese board, and crepe — with the setup, quantities, and food-safety tips I've learned from years of hosting.
A real 3-day Santa Monica itinerary with no rental car — where to stay, which bus routes to use, and a day-by-day plan for the beach, pier, and Getty Villa.
Two ways we've celebrated a milestone birthday: a 3-day Palm Springs house weekend for 14, and an 8-course omakase dinner for two. Here's what worked.
How we actually earn and use Marriott Bonvoy points as casual members, including the fifth-night-free benefit and where the program's limits are.
Our honest, been-there-twice case for The Resort at Pelican Hill in the off-season: the rooms, the food, the pool with kids, and what it actually costs.
Our real monthly routine for a night out in Santa Monica without the kids: drinks at The Bungalow, dinner at Rustic Canyon or Fia, and a walk to the Pier.
AJA Vineyards' harvest party in Santa Monica: the debut of 2020 FIVE Red, real conversations with the family behind it, and what wine club membership includes.
Pita Bar & Grill was our family's go-to Sunday spot in Los Angeles for falafel, fries, and hummus. It has since closed, but here's why we loved it.
La Provence Patisserie in Beverly Hills won't wow you as an adult, but kids love it. An honest comparison with Republique and Clark Street Bakery.
Pizzana has a slow-fermented crust that sets it apart from every pizzeria in Los Angeles. Here's what to order, which location to pick, and why it's worth it.