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“Charmed I’m Sure, Charleston”
"Why Charleston?!" I was asked more than once, seeing that I came from the west coast. Was it so obvious? I stared blankly, "Wouldn't you visit San Francisco?". It was an odd question to me. Why wouldn't I want to visit a city known for it's Colonial and Civil War...
Seared Scallops with Parsnip Purée and Caviar
Unbelievably easy to make and fancier than the average dish, seared scallops make dinner feel extra special without much effort! Don't let the size of this dish fool you, it's incredibly filling. Lemon zest parsnip purée with a dollop of caviar on a bed of radicchio...
Moseyed in Monterey for Music, Food and Views
A weekend trip to Monterey? Count me in! Monterey Jazz Festival, ocean views, great food and street shopping were all in order for a relaxing weekend. Carmel-by-the-sea (another California coastal gem) is just a stone's throw away from Monterey, so we just had to...
My 3rd Dr. Gundry Appointment
I was anxious to see Dr. Gundry this time around. I knew something was off with me. "Cristy", said the nurse. I diligently followed her down the hall. My vitals were taken and when weighed I looked down at the numbers only to be disappointed. I knew I wasn't an angel,...
8 Lessons I learned from Getting Lupus… Again
I knew something wasn't right. I had the God-awful feeling again, a blanket of brain fog and fatigue wash over me. I told myself, it must be stress. After all, both of my parents were in the hospital at the same time for weeks. Maybe I'm just hungover, I did have too...
La Quinta… Parte Dos
When visiting Dr. Gundry, it's just an excuse for me to make a vacation out of it. It is Palm Springs, after all. As some of you may already know, there is a small town just outside PS hosting the most luxurious oasis one never has to leave... La Quinta Resort. I have...