I’ve actually had kind of a real weekend lately, and with Brad in between jobs at the moment, we had a little time to catch up with each other. Except for Thursday night, when I decided to go to my … Continue reading
Our Weekend: Catching Up
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Cha-Cha-Cha-Changes…
Just when I thought we were getting our act together… Lots of changes around the Mathews household. And although they are definitely some big changes and kind of threw us for a loop, there is a lot of good to … Continue reading
A Silly Server Story
I don’t often share stories from work. There are too many great ones. But this particular conversation this weekend really made me… smile? Girl at my table: “Maybe we’ll try the octopus salad. What is octopus?” Her date: ”You know, … Continue reading
Happiest Birthday
I am absolutely the luckiest girl in the world. I thought maybe I’d be upset about turning 29. The last year of my twenties. Brad and I have been insanely busy with work and we weren’t sure we’d really be … Continue reading
Food Valentines
Brad and I don’t get to celebrate Valentine’s Day. It’s one of those “holidays” that there is no way you’re going to get off in the restaurant industry. And I could insert the standard “We show each other we love each … Continue reading
No Plan Monday
Yesterday was the first day off Brad and I have had in weeks where we had absolutely nothing planned. No moving. No packing. No utility set-ups. No nothing. And although we had no plans, we managed to wander around Santa … Continue reading
Told You It Wasn’t Fall
Put away those Pumpkin Spice Lattes, people. Even here in Santa Monica it is a sweaty 93 degrees today. And it sure doesn’t feel like fall. If I had white pants, I would probably wear them today just to prove … Continue reading
Best Dessert Ever: Butterscotch Budino
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
Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival
Another week, another fabulous food event. This weekend was Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival and the Bar Pintxo boys were representing in style. Not only were they making paella, but they were making three paellas. Three. Paellas. Seafood Paella … Continue reading
Study, Study, Study
Right before I went home for my mini- Maryland vacation, I made a big switch. I decided to leave R+D Kitchen for a new and exciting opportunity over at Tar & Roses. I want to go on record saying that … Continue reading
