Seriously, everyone’s getting it. The flu, that is. It was only a matter of time before Brad and I caught it, too. It has been going around our work, taking people out like dominos. I showed up to host last … Continue reading
I’ve realized since Brad started at Tar & Roses that we were pretty spoiled while he was at Pintxo. One of us almost always got off of work early, so one of us always got the “load the bike into … Continue reading
It’s hard to blog around Christmas time. Mostly because surprises are really, really hard to keep when you are crafting and gifting and you just want to share pictures of all the fun things you’re making for people. But you … Continue reading
I just made the most amazing dessert. Salty, buttery, rich and the perfect amount of sweet. This Butterscotch Budino is the most amazing custard. I make a mean panna cota that I’ll share with you one day, but it’s nothing … Continue reading
Enough with the Pumpkin Spice Lattes already. Seriously. If I see one more Instagram photo of a Starbucks cup with #PSL tagged I may throw my iPhone. And my iPhone doesn’t deserve that. First of all, I love fall. I … Continue reading
One of the best decisions I ever made was to take a cooking class while I studied abroad in Florence. The few years after that study abroad, I was in charge of Christmas dinner. We would have a feast full … Continue reading
I hate that everyone is talking about how the “summer is winding down”. Back to school, labor day sales… I’ve even seen Halloween costumes popping up around town. I am not ready for fall. Around Santa Monica, I feel like … Continue reading
I consider myself a bit of a booze expert. Mostly because I enjoy indulging in a glass of wine or a martini from time to time (aka most nights), but also because it is literally my job to make people … Continue reading
So this week is a big week in my Key of Kels world. Not only is Wednesday, August 15th my One Year Bloggiversary (!!!), but this is my 150th post as The Key of Kels. That means that 150 times in … Continue reading
In college, I spent a summer in Florence. I remember being homesick and not loving my living situation, but nonetheless, absolutely falling in love with the city. The smells. The amazingly old architecture. The gardens. The bustling market. The street … Continue reading
