One Day in Piedmont: From Alba to Barolo

October 17, 2016 By Laura

The city of Alba in Italy’s Piedmont region is my favorite place in the world.

It’s known for food and wine, so this shouldn’t be surprising to anyone.

The Piedmont region in Italy is heaven for those who love food and wine. It’s known for Barolo (the “king’s wine”) and white truffles, which are nearly worth their weight in gold (I’m not exaggerating). Don’t forget that it’s also the home of Ferrero Rocher and Nutella!

I highly recommend at least one day in the city of Alba, which is about an hour’s train ride from the larger city of Turin (Torino, in Italian).

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A Day of Eats & a Donkey Race in Alba, Italy

October 5, 2016 By Laura

Alba is my favorite European city.

I begged Vegas to stay.

Alba is in Piedmont, the northwest region of Italy. It’s been my favorite since my last trip here 5 years ago. This is the area famous for Barolo (the king’s wine), Barbaresco, hazelnuts, and truffles. We did it all!

I’ve had more white truffles than should be allowed. They don’t look like much from the outside, but these rare (and expensive) mushrooms are a delicacy unique to this region. You can only get them in the fall. Alba even has a festival dedicated to them!

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Downtown San Diego Sunday Funday

August 29, 2016 By Laura

San Diego is always filled with activity.

Literally. There’s a festival very weekend!

Even though I’ve lived in San Diego for less than two years, I don’t often spend time in some of the most “famous” areas. This weekend my baby sister and I decided to do a little adventuring on foot around Downtown, Sea Port Village, Waterfront, and Little Italy.

We started out with a little jog to the Convention Center… only to run these stairs.

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Cupping Therapy, Lebanese Wine, & WIAW

August 17, 2016 By Laura

I’m moving slow this week.

Because I was attacked by an octopus.

Ok, so maybe not for real. I’ve been crazy sore and the octopus action helped me with recovery. It’s actually called supping therapy (you may have seen similar spots on Michael Phelps).

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Sea Scallops in Tarragon Rosé Wine Sauce with Pasta {Recipe}

August 5, 2016 By Laura

Are you loving rosé wine as much as I am? Sea Scallops in Tarragon Rosé Wine Sauce with Pasta is a light summer dish that takes just 20 minutes to make.

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10 Hangover Cures That REALLY Work

June 17, 2016 By Laura

It’s no secret that I like to have a drink.

~~Or 5.~~ But I deserve it this week!

While overindulging isn’t the healthiest thing for your body, let’s be honest… it happens to the best of us. I’ve personally done some research – all for YOU, of course – and have found 10 Hangover Cures that REALLY work.

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Canned Wine, Cardio, & WIAW

June 1, 2016 By Laura

I’m starving.

Thank you, incessant cardio.

I began my day meeting a new client, then I had to go to Whole Foods. There was one right next door to my meeting… I couldn’t help myself.

It was a new-to-me location, so I wandered aimlessly for a good while taking pics of fun things like sparkling wine in a can. I miiiiiight have purchased a 4-pack. Curiosity killed the cat.

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What I Ate In Napa

March 2, 2016 By Laura

I tasted over 60 wines in 2 days.

I didn’t swallow. ~~TWSS~~

Vegas and I ran off to Napa to take a wine course. It was amazing and crazy. I’ve never tasted so much wine without a drinking a single sip.

Our last day there was meant for fun though – we visited 4 of the best wineries I’ve been to!

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