Whenever you’ve determined to zig while everyone else is zagging, there will be people who tell you that you’re being foolish—or reckless—or crazy. They may be right—or you might just be a genius! But a genius is a type of person who most people have a hard time recognizing—until that person has already accomplished something…
Four weeks ago, today, my mom had a heart attack. I never ever thought it would happen to her. There is no heart disease in our family; she doesn’t have high blood pressure; she has healthy cholesterol levels; and she is fun-loving and easygoing. Yet, she was rushed to the hospital with one of her…
March is always an exciting time of the year: We turn the clocks forward so we get an extra hour of light after work; winter finally gives up on itself and relinquishes its time slot to spring; and the NCAA brings us the perennial festival of basketball known as March Madness! And while “madness” might…
OK, I’m a procrastinator, and any procrastinator worthy of the title needs to be a good rationalizer—so I have that distinction as well. Now, how do I put these impressive skills to work to come to terms with the fact that it’s March 1st (March 1st!!!) and I’m nowhere near fulfilling the goals that I…
Last year at about this time we heard that Freshology had gone out of business. Now, we get news that Fresh Diet has closed its doors too. Since almost no one goes into the food business without having a real passion for it, we genuinely empathize with the pain and disappointment that those who worked…
Who do you know in the Los Angeles area that would like delicious, healthy meals delivered fresh to their door? California Chef gift certificates are the perfect gift for anyone who loves healthy food, is too busy to cook, needs to adhere to a special diet, or wants to lose weight. Family-style meals and individual…
We heard yesterday afternoon that Freshology has gone out of business. Since almost no one goes into the food business without having a real passion for it, we genuinely empathize with the pain and disappointment that those who worked for Freshology must be going through at this time. We also sympathize with the former clients…
For many of us, 2016 was a challenging year. As a country, we went through one of the most divisive presidential campaigns in our nation’s history, and even now, long after the vote tallies have been finalized, rancor remains. I’ve even heard of families cancelling Thanksgiving celebrations together because support for different candidates split loved…
Who do you know in the Los Angeles area that would like delicious, healthy meals delivered fresh to their door? California Chef gift certificates are the perfect gift for anyone who loves healthy food, is too busy to cook, needs to adhere to a special diet, or wants to lose weight. Family-style meals, senior meals,…
Summertime cooking always means lots of grilling. This summer go beyond marinade to boost the flavor of your grilled steak, chicken, and seafood. Since this season is also tomato time, use checca as a simple way to enhance both the look and the taste of whatever it is you’re grilling. There’s no stove or oven…
If, like many people, you follow the January ritual of making new year’s resolutions—and then are stung by the lack of success you have in keeping them—here are 5 tips for making 2016 the year you get things right! These tips are taken from blogs I’ve done on the subject the past couple of years,…
Warm holiday season greetings to all of you! Yes, it’s that time of year again, and in what has now become a holiday tradition, I’m re-posting a blog I did a few years ago that always gets a lot of comments and thanks from readers. It’s my own little recipe for maximizing holiday cheer—while minimizing…
