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Lala Castro

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Visiting San Antonio Winery in Downtown Los Angeles

I recently had a chance to tour San Antonio Winery in Downtown Los Angeles for the first time.  I was amazed to see all their collection of wines that is produced in the heart of SoCal.  From a variety of red wines, white wines and even their popular Bodega Sangria, they had it all.  You could wine taste, eat and even have your own private parties. As an Angelino, I’ve probably driven by the winery off the 5 frwy gazillions…

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Food & Drink Recipes & Chefs

Mizithra Browned Butter with Barilla ProteinPLUS® Pasta

Recently the boyfriend introduced me to an Italian restaurant called The Old Spaghetti Factory, an American chain restaurant.  It’s one of his favorite restaurants for Italian food, but if I had a choice, I tend to avoid pasta in general.  Not because I don’t like pasta, I love it!  That’s the problem.  However, the BF insisted that I try one of their plates called Spaghetti with Browned Butter. The pasta is served topped with shredded Mizithra cheese (a Greek hard…

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Top Rated Restaurants in New Orleans To Try

I’m coming back New Orleans, but this time it’s for your iconic cuisine!  New Orleans is known to have one of the best cuisines in the U.S; coming from Cajun, Creole and French roots.  As you know, I always like to put a checklist together before I travel and after much research, I’ve gathered a list of restaurants in New Orleans with the highest local reviews and their favorite dishes. Most Reviewed Restaurants in New Orleans Acme Oyster House –Price Range: $$ Established…

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Fresh Blueberries and Chia Seed Pudding

I love chia seeds, but I’ve only tried it in my lemonade or water.  When I first heard about this chia seed pudding, I knew had to try it.  After all, chia seeds are known to be a mini powerhouse packing more calcium than milk, more antioxidants than blueberries and more Omega-3 than Salmon.  The chia seed is one of the oldest forms of nutrition in Mexico, Guatemala and other Central American Countries, dating back to ancient Mayan and Aztec diets,…

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Win a Five Course Robert Mondavi Wine Dinner at Catal Restaurant, Feb. 21st

Food and wine lovers, this opportunity is for you.  If you’re a fan of exquisite cuisine and fine wine, Catal Restaurant in Downtown Disney has a dinner event you don’t want to miss.   50 years ago, Robert Mondavi’s vision was to make Napa Valley wines stand amongst the greatest of the world. For one night only, you’ll be able to experience exclusive tastings of some of his most celebrated wines that are unavailable for purchase to the public. On February 21st,…

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Creamy Strawberry Tiramisu Recipe

This week for my February Sweetness featured recipe I thought I would try a Valentine creation, a creamy liqueur infused strawberry tiramisu.  That’s right, its liqueur infused, so you know it’s going to be good.  Tell me this wouldn’t make the perfect dessert to serve your sweetheart this coming Valentine’s Day?!  If you’re not a fan of alcohol, no worries, it’s not required and it still tastes delicious. I know what you’re thinking, Tiramisu usually has espresso or coffee, well this sweet…

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Toyota Celebrates the Love Owners Have for their Cars with the ‘Book of Names’

Do you have a special name for your car? Toyota wants to make your car’s name official by celebrating your loyalty and sharing the love you have for your car. My Toyota Story Growing up, my dad always owned a Toyota.  For years he owned that stick-shift truck.  I remember he would work on his truck every Sunday, rain or shine.  It was his baby and he took really good care of it.  In fact, he taught me how to drive in…

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