Author Archives: Magdalena O'Neal

The Recipes You Should Be Cooking This February

February is a month with two holidays that provide major reasons to set the table and dive into decadent dishes like a classic steak… Read More

Overnight Oats Are Your New Go-To Breakfast Item

When it comes to eating breakfast, it can be tough to motivate yourself to cook something delicious first thing in the morning. I am guilty… Read More

What Is Ruby Chocolate? The Perfect Pink Treat Makes Its Way out West

Pink things are an undeniable passion of mine. My apartment is accented with hue lights set to “perfect pink” and my kitchen dining table… Read More

Lunar New Year Traditions and Treats from L.A.’s Sesame and Dear Bella Creamery

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. While Lunar New Year traditions may vary… Read More

The Best Meal Prep Containers for Snacks, Soups, and Everything in Between

If you recently started meal prepping for the first time, you probably quickly realized that the most important part of cooking meals… Read More

Katy Perry Releases Nonalcoholic Apéritifs Just in Time for Dry January

We’ve had our ear to the ground as we explore the rise in popularity of nonalcoholic cocktails and botanical spirits across the West. Read More

Chef Ludo Lefebvre of Petit Trois Set to Open Chez Maggy in Denver

Update March, 2022: Chez Maggy has opened! Petit Trois is known in Los Angeles for its menu filled with unique takes on French… Read More

Chef-Approved Wine and Liquor Substitutes For Your at-Home Meals

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. There’s nothing worse than thinking you have… Read More

Meal Prepping Just Got Easier with These Easy Breakfast and Lunch Recipes

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. As we approach the new year and… Read More

Don’t Sweat Your Dinner Party: Menus for Every Type of Eater

Worrying about what to make for a dinner party with friends or family who have certain foods restrictions or different diet styles?… Read More

Our Favorite Restaurants—and Recipes—of 2021

We made our way across the West and back a few times this year to taste some impressive food and drinks. From Hawaii to the… Read More

Family-Friendly Recipes from Waffles + Mochi’s New Kids Cookbook

When two puppets named Waffles and Mochi fly to Peru to visit one of the oldest salt mines in the world, on a mission to… Read More

Hot Cocoa, But Make It Charcuterie: How to Create a DIY Holiday Board at Home

We are all familiar with the classic charcuterie boards that feature salami roses, triangle cuts of cheese, toasted nuts, and jams. However, there is… Read More

The Espresso Martini Is Back: 3 Easy Recipes to Make Your Own at Home

I was enjoying happy hour with some friends midweek at Soho Warehouse in Los Angeles when five o’clock rolled around and… Read More

Kitchen Disaster? We Have Simple Fixes for Seemingly Burnt or Destroyed Dishes

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. Cooking is undeniably a skill, and as… Read More

Hanukkah Just Got Easier with to-Go Meals from Wise Sons Delicatessen

This year for Hanukkah, treat yourself to a traditional dinner made up of classic Jewish dishes like latkes, brisket, and babka without dirtying up every… Read More

The Best Black Friday Kitchenware and Foodie Deals to Shop This Year

While many of us are still focused on what we will be making and where we will be stuffing ourselves for Thanksgiving, our sale… Read More

Need to Relax? Stuff Your Stockings with Self-Care Goodies

When it comes to choosing smaller gifts that will grace the bottom of your tree or mantel this year, remind your loved ones to take… Read More

Advent Calendars That Offer Much More Than a Square of Chocolate per Day

While the holiday months tend to blur together, December seems to hit all at once with festivities. Whether you are looking forward to celebrating Christmas… Read More

How to Master the Hot Toddy at Home

The hot toddy has long been a drink that people swear by when sick or looking to indulge at winter lodges. Maybe it’s just… Read More

Patagonia Provisions Launches Natural Wines Collection

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. Patagonia Provisions, the… Read More

Our Favorite Western-Made Jewelry to Gift Your Loved Ones This Holiday Season

It may seem difficult to gift a piece of jewelry to a loved one. Are they more of a silver or gold fan? Do they… Read More

The New Way to Wine Cooler: Punch and Cocktail Recipes Where Vino Is the Star

As I’ve begun dining out again and meeting friends for drinks at local bars, I’ve noticed an influx of cocktails with wine as their base. Read More

All of the Foodie Gifts You Need to Buy for Friends, Family (and Maybe Even Yourself)

What better way to honor your friends who spend countless hours researching new spots to eat, or host dinner parties for any and every… Read More