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Next time I’m bored, I’m going to do a little hand jig. From Up and Over It, an Irish duo who are exploring new ways to experience traditional Irish dancing. Love it! -x- aarti

I was about to write about how I haven’t written in a while and that it’s because I’ve been at a bit of a loss as to what to write about. But, um, hello? I got picked up for a second season! There’s tons to write about! I wish I had taken a photo of [...]

1) Making a good dinner after making a series of flops. Reminds me that I am actually good at this. 2) My hair has been in a pony tail most of the day, but every time I let it down, the pleasant scent of my shampoo suddenly surrounds me. 3) Right now, as I’m sitting [...]

The prize for winning Next Food Network Star comprises three parts: 1) 6 episodes of your own show on Food Network (only 2 more left peeps! Wow!) 2) Demo at the New York City Wine and Food Festival (in October) AND 3) A spread in Food Network Magazine. The latter has just arrived! Bren, the [...]

It’s funny what people notice about you. I assume people notice my constantly erupting skin (curse you gluten!) or my “ample” hips… but more than anything, people ask me about my hair! While I have learned to tame this near-Medusa mane of mine now, it was not always this way. See, when I was born, [...]

I worked yesterday. And I love the new definition of “work” for me. I “worked” at the Los Angeles Times’ first ever Food and Wine celebration. I got to sample food from some of LA’s best restaurants, wineries and food trucks… for free. I got to sign recipe cards with my photo on ‘em, and [...]

Did you watch last Sunday’s episode, “What Storms May Come”? The one where I talked about feeding my accountability group? I’m not a big fan of the term. It’s such a cold phrase to describe such a vital, beating part of my life… a part of my life that really and truly got me to [...]