Made by French Carthusian Monks since 1737, Green Chartreuse is made with 130 herbs and plants and is the cornerstone of the four liquid ingredients of The Last Word.

Just a Manhattan with Cardamom bitters. I mixed this beauty for one of my two stepmoms using Crown Royal, Sweet Vermouth, and Cardamom Bitters. The Cardamom bitters provide an extra burst of Autumn flavor to an already warm and cozy […]

With diagnosed OCD, art therapy provides a comforting outlet for the mental mosaic that is my brain.

I have several pieces waiting for grouting. Check out the Mosaic Works in Progress for more.

In case you missed it, here is my June 2018 Drink of the Week story for OC Weekly featuring the Fashion Island Wahoo’s Mai Tai: Known for its tasty fish tacos and salsa you can eat with a spoon, Wahoo’s […]

Originally published in OC Weekly on August 10, 2018, here is a re-post of my food story about the innovative and successful Gallegos Family: Taco Asylum is all about taking your palate for a twirl and escaping the ordinary (as […]

New City, New Website. From Maui to Orange County. Mill House Maui at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu serves up fantastic farm-fresh fare and nicely balanced and delicious craft cocktails. We popped by for lunch before we moved to […]

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