Living sustainably in Southern California includes learning how to adapt to living in drought-like conditions.  One eco-friendly way to preserve our water resources is to exchange the coveted all-American front…

When my daughter was accepted into a culinary arts conservatory, well-meaning friends asked where she inherited her culinary aptitude, as they were certain it did not come from me!  No…

The adventure of visiting new places and experiencing new cultures is such a thrill.  The history of a place is intriguing, not only due to the place itself, but in…

It’s been said that inspiration can be found wherever you are… just take a moment, look around, and appreciate the surroundings. Luckily for me, my surroundings just happen to be…

People have often asked me from which side of the family I inherited my interest in the arts. As the daughter of a chemist and an engineer, one would automatically…