• food,  Health,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego

    Step Up To A Challenge Of Going Booze-Free For *any* Number Of Days with HOP WTR

    Some bubbly brews make you feel meh, but not HOP WTR. Not just because HOP WTR’s alc-free, sugar-free, and cal-free. They level up thanks to the stack of special mood-boosters that bring you more balance with each sip. HOP WTR is sparkling water brewed with Columbus and Centennial hops, infused with adaptogens and nootropics to take you from stressed to decompressed, without a drop of alcohol. It’s the ultimate booze-free, calorie-free refreshment of choice for beer-lovers. Meet the Healthy Alternative to Beer.

    • Centennial & Columbus Hops – Hops are the flowers of the hop plant Humulus lupulus, which in Latin means something like extremely delicious. HOP WTR uses Centennial and Columbus hops for a balanced flavor profile of aromatic citrus and crisp bitterness. In a conveniently beautiful twist of fate, studies also show hops can be effective in reducing stress and anxiety. Yay hops!
    • 107MG of Vitamin C – During these crazy times, who doesn’t need more Vitamin C?
    • Adaptogens (Ashwagandha root powder) – Adaptogens are herbs and minerals that help manage stress and cortisol levels. HOP WTR is crafted with ashwagandha to support your ability to destress and unwind.
    • Nootropics (L-Theanine) – Nootropics are supplements that boost your brain’s function by targeting specific neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine. HOP WTR uses a 50mg dose of mood-boosting L-Theanine that is shown to improve memory, decision-making, creativity and overall cognitive performance.
    It all starts with two simple ingredients: hops and water. Crisp, big-bubbled sparkling water is infused with a blend of Columbus and Centennial dry hops to remind you of your favorite IPA. Taste the boastful notes of citrus, resinous pine, hints of stone fruit, dank resin, and earthy bitterness on the finish for a thirst-quenching, itch-scratching flavor.

    The scientifically-proven, stress-busting stack of adaptogens and nootropics, including L-Theanine and ashwagandha, is specially formulated to deliver the chill you crave, without the hangover. No CBD, no alcohol needed.

    It’s seriously good. And seriously good for you. A perfect balance between fun and functional, HOP WTR is purposefully crafted to be your health-conscious, hop-forward reward for a job well-done.

    While the warm days has been a great chance to unwind, we all get worried about bad habits. If alcohol has played a big part in your efforts to treat yourself these past few months, this upcoming holiday could be the perfect time to cut back or simply reevaluate your relationship with alcohol.
    The Healthy Alternative to beer, HOP WTR is a non-alcoholic brew of crisp, bold hops and mood boosting ingredients. They taste amazing and are sure to become a favorite in your fridge.
  • food,  Gift Guide,  Health,  Los Angeles,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    It’s Barebell’s newest HOLIDAY CRISPS bar – white fluffy, caramel laced bar, coated with chocolate and topped with crispy puffs

    I scream, you scream, we all scream forthis newest Holiday Crisp! Have you gotten your hands on Barebells new Holiday Crisps? With 20 grams of protein and no added sugar, it’s the perfect gift for the Holiday Season! This white fluffy, gooey caramel filled bar topped with crispy puffs are nothing short of perfection.

    Holiday Crisp

    LIMITED TIME ONLY: Creamy, sweet chocolate body on the outside, gooey salty caramel, and soft puffy crisps on the inside, giving it a light and crispy consistency that pairs perfectly with the flavor. No holiday will be complete without getting a taste of the new Holiday Crisp protein bar from Barebells.

    Chocolate Dough

    For all of our Chocolate Lovers – this one’s for you! Are you ready to fall in love? Barebells delicious Chocolate Dough bars are filled with mouthwatering chocolate dough, covered in creamy milk chocolate, and coated in chocolate crisps. With 21 grams of protein and no added sugar, this indulgent treat will have you back for more!

    It’s flavor is so sensational it will make you say YES, I DOUGH! 

    Barebells – the best-selling, high-in-protein, no added sugar* protein bar brand. As most protein bars are effective they are often lacking in flavor or leave a chalky aftertaste. Barebells is here to change that with their delectable, flavorful, and mouthwatering bars that stand out from the competition as some of the best-tasting protein bars in the industry.

    Barebells protein bars are rich in protein with 20 grams of protein, no added sugar, without palm oil, and only 200 calories. They suit everyone who wants to give their taste buds a real treat. Barebells launched in 2016 and offers a tasty range of snacks and alternatives to breakfast and desserts – without compromising on flavor. Barebells come in nine irresistible flavors: Chocolate Dough, Crunchy Fudge, Hazelnut & Nougat, Cookies & Cream, Caramel Cashew, White Chocolate Almond, and Salty Peanut, and two new plant-based bars: Salty Peanut and Hazelnut Nougat. All equally Barebellicious.

  • food,  Gift Guide,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    CrateChef – 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙭 𝙩𝙤 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙛𝙨

    The question, “What’s for dinner?” just became a whole lot more interesting! If you find yourself returning to the same recipes again and again, a CrateChef subscription is a sure way to inject some inspiration into your culinary routine. Each box is packed with delicious ingredients, amazing recipes, and helpful tools curated by chefs you know and love.
    Bring a celebrity chef’s kitchen secrets home today! Gourmet items arrive right at your doorstep with CrateChef to help nourish your inner chef. Sign up for their subscription box and receive non-traditional curated kitchen favorites and pantry items handpicked by a top-name cooking expert. A new chef curator is featured every other month to expand your cooking horizons. Past chefs have included Bon Appetit’s Brad Leone, New York sensation Einat Admony, and first female Iron Chef Cat Cora.
    What’s in my box?
    My box of Dadaeats is absolutely packed with thoughtful items! High quality ingredients, useful tools, and a limited number of signed copies of Samah Dada’s new cookbook, this is a crate you won’t want to miss! With phenomenal ingredients, a pan that’s as beautiful as it is useful, a signed copy of Samah’s new book, and inspiration that you can’t put a price on.
    Samah Dada (Dadaeats), a New York-based food enthusiast whose passion for wellness and dining evolved into something beyond the bounds of Instagram. Now a recipe developer, food photographer, cooking show host, and blogger, she can also add “CrateChef featured chef” to her curriculum vitae. Dadaeats has been an absolute privilege to work with for this box! Her joy is as contagious as these flavors are delicious.
    Dadaeats is an incredible resource for healthy, alternative techniques for delicious sweets that don’t rely on processed sugars! These Organic Medjool Dates from Jooliesdates are the perfect partner for recipes like Samah’s Date Caramel Fudge Brownies
    Eatbanza re-thought pasta from the ground up and created a way for your favorite comfort foods to come packed with protein – so you can make pasta every night, every night! Just another great ingredient this box from Dadaeats that I’ll be coming back to again and again!
    I am so glad Dadaeats selected this nut butter from Grounduppdx – it’s simple, salty, and naturally sweet! This blend of almonds, cashew, and coconut is absolutely delicious with fruit, yogurt or toast and is both vegan and Whole30-friendly!
    This Chaat Masala Spice Blend from Laboiteny is a new staple for my kitchen. Dadaeats shares so many great ways to utilize this seasoning in her book – it honestly seems like you just can’t go wrong with it!
    This ceramic, non-stick loaf pan from CasaWare comes in red or blue and I get a beautiful blue one. This loaf pan is not only beautiful to look at and effective to use; it’s significantly safer than the vast majority of its competitor’s products. Thank you to Dadaeats for her selection of wholistically conscientious products! This pan is a keeper.
    It can be so difficult to find harmony between “healthy” and “delicious” but Dadaeats has achieved exactly that. Every single one of these recipes is just as thoughtful in its ingredients as it is delicious in its end result. Have you tried out any of her recipes yet? Every recipe from Dadaeats is both layered with delicious flavors and so thoughtfully assembled. Both balanced and elegant; not too much and not too little. I can’t recommend this book enough. Don’t miss your chance to get a signed copy.
    About CrateChef box:
    CrateChef features a different chef, cookbook author, cooking show star, restaurateur, recipe developer or food blogger every other month. Each CrateChef box contains between 5 – 7 items that represent a sampling of the featured curator’s favorite things. The items in the box will include pantry products that are shelf stable and can be used when it’s convenient for you along with kitchen tools or gadgets and sometimes even a cookbook. It includes a CrateChef Product Card introducing the featured curator on one side and a full list of product descriptions and why those items were chosen on the reverse side. Also included are exclusive recipes to show you how to use the products in the box and tie everything together! Getting a CrateChef box is like receiving a gourmet gift from a top-name culinary expert delivered right to your door. You’ll be able to try new products and learn a trick or two with each new box that will improve your everyday cooking!

    CrateChef is an experience that you won’t want to miss! Get one for yourself and one for your favorite home cook or food enthusiast. Subscription or gift options available.

  • Art,  food,  San Diego

    Lulu Painted A Giant Halloween Paleta for Holy Paleta in Little Italy San Diego

    Happy Halloween, friends!

    (art by Lulu Live Art)
    

    Lulu was invited by Holy Paleta to paint a giant Halloween paleta mural in Little Italy San Diego. The mural paleta is illustrated as Holly Paleta’s Halloween special flavor.

    This purple Halloween Paleta’s flavor is Taro Oreo, with chocolate dip and sprinkles. It is amazingly delicious.

    Lulu had so much fun painted this big paleta. She used outdoor mural paint and mixed the color to be a purple taro color. And of course a nice creamy brown color for the milk chocolate dip. She added chocolate sprinkles by painting three different shades of brown colors on the top of the milk chocolate dip. The last, she painted the eyes, month and stitches on, to make the paleta spooky and cute.

    Other than the paleta mural sculpture, you can also find greeting cards with Lulu’s illustrations selling in the store. It is perfect gift for someone who is addicted to this delicious treat.

    You can find so many different paleta flavors in Holy Paleta. They all look so yummy. We call paleta the heaven on a stick for a reason, they deserve this beautiful name.

    About Holy Paleta:

    Inspired by the traditional frozen treats of Michoacán, Holy Paleta Handcrafted Paletas are made with All-Natural, Premium Ingredients and are bursting with tasty toppings for a one-of-a-kind treat limited only by your imagination.

    They are bringing paletas to the people in a bold new way, taking delicious risks to create authentic yet unique pops that would get just as much love from the ancestors as they do on the ‘gram.

    Holy Paleta pops delight, surprise and make your taste buds sing out, “Holy Paleta!” after every bite.

    So go ahead and try one (or two or three) and let’s get poppin’!

  • food,  Las Vegas,  Los Angeles,  San Diego

    Get Halloween Booritos at Rubio’s Coastal Grill – October 31

    It’s all about the Halloween treats at Rubio’s, when every Boorito on the menu is just $6.99 all day on October 31. Simply bring the coupon: https://www.rubios.com/coupons/halloween-boorito to any of Rubio’s participating locations, or use code BOORITO when placing an order online at Rubios.com or on the Rubio’s App.

    Guests in California, Arizona and Nevada can get any burrito for $6.99, from responsibly sourced seafood to USDA choice steak and all-natural chicken raised without antibiotics, to vegetarian options. Favorites include the Ancho Citrus Shrimp Burrito, Wild Alaska Salmon Burrito, Burrito Especial with all natural chicken, California Burrito with USDA choice steak or the Bean & Cheese Burrito, just to name a few.

    Langostino Lobster fans won’t want to miss special fall entrees, including the Puerto Nuevo Burrito made with Langostino Lobster, the Langostino Lobster Bowl and the Langostino Lobster two taco plate.

    Rubio’s locations are open for dine-in, and guests may also order online, or through the app, for contact-free curbside or express pickup, or delivery. For more information and to view the menu, visit Rubio’sFacebook and Instagram.

  • food,  Gift Guide,  Health,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    ELLA’S FLATS – Plant Based Whole Food in a Convenient package

    During this upcoming holiday season, we all need more of the lighter, healthier, but super nourishing snacks. ELLA’S FLATS® is the scrumptious whole food meal and snack that fits into every lifestyle. Whether traveling, working from home, or on a Netflix binge, the mouth-watering crunch-filled crisps are perfect to munch on with or without your favorite toppings.

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails just became easier and tastier. Convenient and essential, these all-seeds savory crisps are changing the way we eat for the better. Add your favorite topping and be amazed at how good they taste. The crunchy texture will have you hooked! Take a look at the many ways to enjoy them here.

    The crisps go with every meal or as a snack and with cocktails. Founder Ellen Macks has been eating Keto and whole foods since she was 18. A health-conscious, energetic mom of three with an appetite, it was natural she would crave delicious, satisfying foods with real nutrition and none of the bad processed stuff. The answer was to start her own brand with enthusiastic encouragement from friends, and ELLA’S FLATS® was off and running.

    The sunflower so perfectly represents our brand, not only because it is bright and cheery, but also because sunflower seeds are a main ingredient in our Flats! Sunflower seeds are technically the fruit of the sunflower plant, and they are absolutely delicious and packed with wonderful health benefits:

    🌻 High in vitamin E and selenium
    🌻 Good source of beneficial plant compounds, including phenolic acids and flavonoids
    🌻 Filled with anti-oxidants
    🌻 May help lower cholesterol and blood sugar
    🌻 Magnesium in sunflower seeds may help reduce blood pressure

    ORIGINAL SESAME

    IngredientsPumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Flaxseed, Sesame Seeds, Psyllium, Poppy Seeds, Less than 2% of: Black Pepper, Pink Himalayan Salt

    EVERYTHING

    IngredientsSunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Flax Seed, Sesame Seeds, Black Sesame Seeds, Poppy Seeds, Psyllium, Pink Himalayan Salt, Garlic, Onion

    Ingredients

    Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Flaxseed, Hemp Seeds, Psyllium, Poppy Seeds, Less than 2% of: Black Pepper, Pink Himalayan Salt

    ELLA’S FLATS are likely to break during shipping. Sprinkle the crumbs on your yogurt, cottage cheese, tuna salad, soups and ice cream! ELLA’S FLATS are Plant Based Whole Food in a Convenient package. Scrumptious for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks and Cocktails – Instead of bread, bagels, crackers, chips and croutons all day!

    ELLA’S FLATS are Certified Gluten Free, GMO Project Verified, High Fiber, High in Protein, Sugar Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Vegan, Keto Friendly, Whole 30, Paleo, Cholesterol Free, No Preservatives, No Added Fats, All Seeds, Real Food, Simple Food, Clean Label. Made with Pink Himalayan Salt. ELLA’S FLATS are Delicious Plain straight from the bag and with everything, even with melted chocolate on top or crumbled over ice cream for dessert!