I did a thing yesterday. A very exciting and magical thing (hooray!). I went to Universal Studios Hollywood to check out the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction that opened recently. The theme park covers two main Harry Potter setting staples: Hogsmeade (one of the two main shopping districts located in Britain discussed in the HP universe where the dating happens) and...
I bought a pair of tickets to the Wildfire Tour for the last showing in Los Angeles (and the last concert of the tour). I went with one of my best friends. She is a big fan of Rachel Platten. I actually didn't know any of Rachel Platten's music besides her radio hit- I bought the tickets because Eric Hutchinson was opening and he...
As a super late Christmas gift, I made a Harry Potter themed bottle opener (butterbeer motif seemed like an appropriate stylistic approach) for my friend Diana. The process for making this one is very similar to the bottle opener I made before, but I got to use a laser engraver for the first time ever and I wanted to show you guys that (my...
I made panna cotta last weekend using my favorite recipe courtesy of Michael Symon IRON CHEF. For those of you who do not know, panna cotta is an Italian dessert that is basically milk jello. It's delicious and very easy to make. Michael Symon puts a little spin to his jelly by adding some Greek yogurt goodness into the mix. Here is what you'll...
I was told to read the book Red Rising. I did not do that for a long time. Then I was given the book electronically (via Amazon- just letting you know I didn't steal) so now I have to (because of the guilt and prodding from the gift giver). Well, I read it last night. All in one go too, meaning that it...