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Doubly Smitten in Los Altos

by Isabelle // January 23, 2014 // No Comments
I was indeed smitten when I first tried the Tcho chocolate ice cream from Smitten Ice Cream. It is not overly sugary, and Brrr, the patented liquid-nitrogen ice cream maker, perfects the density and smoothness of the product due to... Continue reading →
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All Spice – A New Take on “Fusion”

by Isabelle // December 26, 2013 // 2 Comments
It is no surprise that San Francisco Bay Area offers an extensive culinary scene, varying from small ethnic hole-in-the-wall places to Michelin starred restaurants. Many visitors want to stay in downtown San Francisco during their stay here to access the... Continue reading →

A Bowl of Porridge on a Sunday Afternoon

by Isabelle // December 14, 2013 // 2 Comments
The season from Thanksgiving leading up to Christmas is a time of reflections for me. I like to take the time and review the year and establish goals for the new year. As a perfectionist, I tend to look at... Continue reading →
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De Anza Flea Market (How I Came Home with a Polaroid Land 350)

by Isabelle // August 6, 2013 // 4 Comments
Oh, how I love flea markets. Some of my favorite souvenirs are from the flea markets I’ve visited in my travels – namely Paris, Berlin, and Brooklyn. I enjoy strolling through the vendors and discovering one-of-a-kind items to bring home.... Continue reading →
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48 Hours in NOLA

by Isabelle // April 15, 2013 // No Comments
When I think about New Orleans, the first thing that comes to mind is indulging in the culinary scene infused by the French and Creole cuisines. Thanks to New Orleans yelpers, our weekend getaway is pretty much an EATaway, an itinerary drafted... Continue reading →
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Izakaya Ginji

by Isabelle // February 18, 2013 // 4 Comments
Izakaya, according to Wikipedia, is a type of “Japanese drinking establishments that also serve food.” It’s really a type of restaurant/bar with tapas-style menus and usually good selections of shochu, beer, and sake. In Japan, it is a common hang... Continue reading →

Wicked – An Experience Gift

by Isabelle // January 25, 2013 // 3 Comments
Disclaimer: This post is not a review of the musical Wicked. You can find plenty of that elsewhere on the Internet.  Instead of getting each other the latest gadgets for birthdays and Christmas, my fiance and I have established exchanging... Continue reading →

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