Article Archives for 03/2010
The Absolute MUSTS
by Mimi Barre of International Day SpaQuestion: I am so confused by all the hype on skin care. What is the bottom line minimum that I have to do to keep my skin healthy?
Mimi: There IS a lot of hype about skin care. Some of it is nonsense. Some is necessary. Here are the bare essentials. These are the MUSTS for healthy skin.
Kiss the ground
by Paul Emerson of Emerson & Farrar Fine JewelryJet engines starts my heart pounds, Taxiing out, full power, taking flight as we leave the ground. Africa, here at last!
Isabella's Ristorante Italiano
by Martha Green of The Eating RoomThe appetizers were outstanding. Bruschetta pomodoro e basilico was more than tasty and the baguette was lightly buttered and flavored with just the perfect hint of garlic.
Los Jarritos has a long history here in Redlands
by Martha Green of The Eating RoomLos Jarritos has a long history here in Redlands. It has been owned and operated by the same family for some 44 years – as long as I have been in town! In fact, when I first started going to Los Jarritos there was a young girl sitting at a table in the corner working hard on her homework. This young student’s mother and father ran the restaurant, back then and she is working there today! Her husband’s the cook.
A Caribbean Creole Fusion Cuisine Experience that will Impact Your Palate Forever
by Martha Green of The Eating RoomI was completely blown away by this place. It was truly one of the most exceptional eating experiences I have had to date. Right off the top of my head…tasty cuisine, generous portions, and VALUE. I was so excited I called my son to join us! If you know JR he often salts his food before tasting and didn’t do it once.
Did you know that The Eating Room cracks every egg?
by Martha Green of The Eating RoomI have received several emails asking me to highlight The Eating Room this month. So, I decided to share some breakfast secrets. Did you know that The Eating Room cracks every egg? We make everything from scratch and feel that cracking the eggs gives a more rich and homemade flare. Hey, I’m from the South! We don’t pour eggs out of a box.
Time in a Bottle
by Martha Green of The Eating RoomI had heard some good things about this new place in town, but since I don’t drink alcohol, I admit I wasn’t inclined to hurry in to check it out. Readers, learn from my mistake!!!
Ocean Blue
by Martha Green of The Eating RoomMy son JR, as with many of his (younger) generation, loves sushi and has been trying to introduce me to its wonders over the past few years. As you might know, I’m from South Carolina and – as you probably could guess! - sushi was just not a staple for me coming up back there, back then. Well, I have found Ocean Blue, right here in Redlands, and I have seen the light – make that tasted the pleasure of – this wonderful, unique Japanese restaurant.
Benjarong Thai Cuisine
by Martha Green of The Eating RoomI had the pleasure of eating at Benjarong Thai Cuisine last week with friends and can report that the food was just fabulous! We had the Phad Thai, Coconut Shrimp and the Phad Benjarong…everything was really tasty and freshly made. The very best of the lot was the Five Flavor Fish Delight, which I recommend that everyone try. The House Special Fried Rice, presented in a large fresh pineapple, was absolutely outstanding.
What a wonderful place
by Martha Green of The Eating RoomWe were greeted by a lovely young man, Brian, who seated us on the patio which I learned was heated. In fact, it was so pleasant we didn’t need a jacket. It was a Friday night so there was Jazz music playing in the park across the street which was a delight. In fact, I was surprised to see so many people downtown at 7pm on a Friday night. I enjoyed seeing many friends walking by who stopped by to say “hi.”
