The Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival 2024 (LAWFF) kicked off its inaugural festival this year in Santa Monica. The 3 day event showcased an amazing lineup of amazing chefs in the LA culinary scene. With more than 90 chefs participating in this festival, tickets sold out fast! What is the Los Angeles Wine &…
Green Kiwis from Kavala, Greece
Green kiwis are loved around the world for its tangy, juicy pulp, but did you know that it’s one of the agricultural jewels of Greece? While kiwis originally grew in China, they arrived in Europe during the 19th century and to Greece in the early 1980s. With the Charming Taste of Europe, I learned about…
Greek Cherries – A Delicious Taste of Pieria
Have you ever tried Greek cherries before? When I think of Greece, I typically think of olives and olive oil, feta cheese, and gyros. Not cherries. I never even knew that Greece grew cherries! However, thanks to the Charming Taste of Europe, I learned all about Greek cherries. The Charming Taste of Europe campaign aims…
LA small businesses with treats for Mother’s Day
With the multitude of LA small businesses popping up around the city, these days there is little excuse for not finding that perfect gift for any occasion. Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, and it’s time to retire that same bouquet of flowers and chocolates you get each year. Moms sacrifice so much for us, so…
A Japanese Food Expo 2021 Recap
Note: This post was sponsored by JFCA, but all opinions are my own. This past weekend, the Japanese Food Expo 2021 gave me a chance to experience Japanese food and culture from home! I had hoped to visit Japan this year to see their cherry blossoms, but travel plans have been on hold. So for…
Reflecting on the year 2020 – My biggest lessons
As I usher in a new year, I wanted to spend some time reflecting on the year 2020. Every year as the new year approaches, my soul gets quiet as I think about all that has happened over the 12 months. Time feels like an eternity but when you look back at the year, it…
Rest, reset, and reframe your mindset in the midst of chaos
How do you rest, reset, and reframe your mindset during a pandemic? I originally drafted this post in late March, but thanks to my knack for starting things and not finishing them, this post never made it to the blog. I started this entry to help us navigate the unpredictable, confusing times of the novel…
How to Choose a Pharmacy Residency Program to Apply to
Congratulations! If you’ve decided you want to apply for a pharmacy residency program, you have already taken the first step! (If you’re still on the fence, you can read my last post about whether a residency is right for you here). The next step is figuring out HOW to choose a pharmacy residency program to…
Pharmacy residency: Should you pursue a PGY1?
If you’re a pharmacy student, you’ve probably heard that a pharmacy residency is the best course of action after graduation. But is it right for YOU?
A Year in Reflection
Just like that, another year flew by. The thing is, as I get older, I start to dread each birthday a little more because I’m not where I wanted to be. The young me envisioned a happy, settled life by now. A life figured out, a family in the works, and a future secure. No…