I first heard about Portia De Rossi’s book from my best friend who thought I’d be interested in reading about (or commiserating with) someone who had also suffered from, and triumphed over, an eating disorder. I also happen to love Portia’s character on Arrested Development – one of my all-time favorite shows. My boyfriend gave [...]

Hey guys! Please welcome Nadia’s 15th guest post! Nia shares an awkward moment (Not “Dear-God-It’s-Me-Margaret” awkward, don’t worry ) & asks how friends with differing food- and eco-related lifestyles might find understanding without proselytizing. ________________________________________________________________________________ I am all for the vegetarian/vegan movement – heck, I’m voluntarily reducing my meat consumption. What I cannot stand, however, [...]

Are my boyfriend and I doomed to a tragic love-affair? [photo cred] Are we two star-crossed lovers, fated to have our disapproving families battle it out in the streets until our inevitable demise? No freakin’ way — this isn’t the 1500s and our families aren’t into dueling. But it does seem like there are people [...]

Hey guys! Ever since I decided to try out veganism at the end of December, I’ve fed my voracious appetite with research on animal rights, factory farming, ethics, and much more philosophy than I care to stomach. I realize saying I’m “trying out” something like veganism might seem insulting to those who revere it as [...]

Hey guys! This holiday season, I wish you optimal health and plentiful love… and plentiful green monsters, shakes, smoothies and what-have-yous to keep you strong and healthy. So…the boyf and I left Solvang early since he wasn’t feeling well (major sad face), but we did manage to squeeze in the r&r and quality time together [...]

Hey guys! The boyf and I are on vacation in Solvang, CA — which is the “Denmark Capital” of the United States. It’s full of beautiful Danish architecture, foods and culture. It’s a perfect place to escape to! Given that Denmark was ranked as the second most peaceful country in the world (first was Sweden), [...]