Every trip I make to Hong Kong is a new culinary adventure. This time was especially unique because I had the chance to try every restaurant from the restaurant group, Maximal Concepts.
Read MoreWhile I was studying for the CA Bar Exam, yoga became my escape and break time. I was a member of Planet Granite and I’d take yoga and climbing breaks to keep my sanity while studying. It worked!
Read MoreI made these chocolate crinkle cookies for our latest open house and they were a hit. Our team at Hyland Premier Properties sold this particular home within only one week of listing it and well over the asking price! When showing a property, I’ve found it’s important to make potential buyers feel at home, comfortable, and also that they don’t leave without a little snack.
Read MoreI wasn’t kidding when I said this month is dedicated to Valentine’s Day inspired posts. This week I made tomato soup with cute little grilled cheese hearts for my dipping pleasure.
Read MoreI’ll preface this post by stating loud and clear that I am a romantic. I am not ashamed.
I love Valentine’s Day! Yep, I’m one of THOSE PEOPLE. So get ready because all my posts this month will be pink and/or heart-shaped...
Read More2014 was the start of letting go and opening doors to a new path for myself...
Exactly one year ago, together, my colleague and I quit our jobs as lawyers at a law firm we were working at. It was an extremely toxic environment and I was unhappy, exhausted, burnt out, unfulfilled, and quite honestly, very very bored. Since then, I have dedicated myself to finding, exploring, and pursuing my passions.
Read MoreGrill marks on any type of food gives me a sense of warmth and comfort. It doesn’t even have to be meat! Grilled eggplant has a charred flavor, which gives this otherwise rather tasteless FRUIT some depth and flavor. [Note: Yep, I said fruit. Remember that if it has seeds, it’s a fruit.] This dish is so easy, tastes great, and usually anything with grill marks is sure to impress your guests.
Read MoreHello, 2015!! I cannot believe it's already a new year. 2014 flew by! Happy New Year, everyone! I hope that you had a wonderful holiday spent with loved ones. I'm kicking off Stir + Style 2015 with some Berry Froyo Bites, healthy and refreshing! To be honest, I ate these for breakfast! It was a sweet way to start my day and kept me full for hours.
Read MoreBefore I decided to start my own blog, I followed (and still follow) many bloggers and truly felt inspired by their creativity. I didn’t know many of the authors, but I somehow felt proud of them for being fearless and expressing themselves through their blogs. An obvious category that I spent (and still spend) a lot of time exploring is food related, which is how I was introduced to the beauty of breakfast bowls.
Read MoreCustomizing your own clothes seems pretty fancy and unattainable, right? Wrong!
Read MoreIt’s likely that you’ve tried a young coconut before, but have you actually ever tried opening one? Could be disastrous. I’ve risked my extremities to get into those babies, but now with The Coco Jack, I’m all set when it comes to cracking open a young coconut.
Read More“If you pour it, it’s cranberry sauce. If you slice it, it’s cranberry jelly” – Manny Delgado (Modern Family). It’s almost Thanksgiving and there are many important questions to be answered in preparation for the big day. One of which is- will you eat fresh cranberry sauce or canned cranberry jelly with your turkey?
Read MorePumpkin pie is my favorite food. Is that weird? I’ve just loved it for as long as I can remember. It reminds me of my favorite time of year, the Holiday season. Not to mention, it’s sweet, cinnamony, and delicious. I’ve paired this pumpkin pie with an Astr blouse, H&M skinnies, Splendid wedges, and the cutest, most realistic pumpkin pie earrings by Inedible Jewelry.
Read MoreHave you ever taken the time to sit out at a place that makes you feel small? That place for me is an isolated beach at night. When I’m out there looking out at the horizon and the big starry sky, it becomes crystal clear that my existence is basically irrelevant in this universe. Sounds a little depressing and dark, I know. But hear me out.
Read MoreHappy Halloween!! I hope you all have fun plans tomorrow and this weekend! I made these jack-o-lantern citrus kale salads to get into the Halloween spirit a little early this year. If you’re headed to a Halloween party and need to bring treats, this one would be perfect (and healthy)! You may also be wondering what "Mean-eolas" are. Well, it's my spooky Halloween play on "Minneolas." See what I did there? You're probably still wondering what it is. You’ll see, just keep reading!
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As promised, I’m going to share some goodies this week about my weight training routine. I used to think that the heavier I lifted, the better results I’d get. I’ve come to discover that lifting heavy is good and fine, but there’s a magic number to prevent the bulk. Read more to find out what that number is...
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I’ve been wanting to incorporate fitness into my blog, but didn’t know exactly how to fit it in. Thanks to Kyodan Clothing, I've been given the opportunity and inspiration to start including healthy fuel paired with fashionable fitness styles.
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I’ll go ahead and assume that most of you don’t eat beets often (please correct me if I’m wrong). Well, the nutritional content and flavor is pretty hard to BEET. This week’s post is a special collaboration with the lovely Laura Iu from Do What Iu Love at www.dowhatiulove.com (@dowhatiulove). She took care of the Stir on the East Coast while I did the Style here on the West Coast.
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It’s time to put your ordinary green tea bags in the back of the pantry and bring matcha powder front and center. The amazing health benefits of matcha green tea is hopefully likely to convert you to a match believer. Read on…matcha waiting for??
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Before studying for the Bar exam, my affair with coffee had always been on and off depending on my mood. However, studying for the California Bar drove me straight into a very committed and serious relationship with Mr. Coffee. It was just the two of us.
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