When Mother's Cookies announced a few weeks ago that they were closing for good, I was saddened at the loss of a long-lived cookie institution. Not because I was fond of the cookies -- they aren't the best cookies I've ever tasted -- but for the retro factor of it all. Mother's Cookies to me... Continue Reading →

October 29, 2008 18

Food and mail — what not to do

So did you hear about the news this week where someone mailed bacon to a Republican Congressman as a message about pork barreling? Turns out it wasn't such a good idea. The bacon leaked through the package and forced evacuation of the office. A bomb squad came in and discovered it was just food. Personally,... Continue Reading →

October 10, 2008 11

Summer days driftin’ away, to uh-oh those summer nights

I'm sad summer is over. It's been eventful in many ways: a summer vacation to the Midwest, a marriage proposal from my best friend and — of course — the annual comic-con in San Diego where I met many old and new friends that I don't see far too often.Abby Denson's rocking Hello Kitty purse!One... Continue Reading →

October 7, 2008 3

I should hope so

Seen from Whole Foods salad bar and photo taken with my phone.

September 29, 2008 8

Santa Monica and Spanish fritters

I don't like Santa Monica very much. I've only been there three times when I lived in Los Angeles and I didn't think very much of it between the traffic, the parking and vagrants on corners asking you for money. And then there are the street performers, namely the monkey whose only trick is to... Continue Reading →

September 18, 2008 13

Hillcrest: Desserts, pizza and Pinkberry

Living near Hillcrest offers a lot of opportunities for me to walk into the neighborhood and discover new stores. Places I like to frequent include a used bookstore, a candy shop and a few restaurants. Over the last few months, a few places have popped up that have caught my interest.Among them is Mille Feuille... Continue Reading →

September 9, 2008 13