A Side of Sweet

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Join Me at Macy’s Union Square!

Macy's & Levi's Western Capsule Collection + Free SF Events

I have a huge HUGE announcement friends! For the next six months, I’m going to be working with Macy’s as a Macy’s ambassador! It all started with me hosting a cooking demo at Macy’s Union Square last year. I had so much fun with that event that we decided to make things official!

Macys and A Side of Sweet Cooking Demo Recipes

I can’t even tell you how excited I am. One of the most important parts of this collaboration is to share the fun events going on at my local Macy’s’ Union Square in San Francisco. Talk about a dream job? I’ll even be hosting a few events too! I also hope this will give me the chance to meet many of you who are based in the Bay Area in real life.

Did you know that the Macy’s in Union Square and Macy’s all over the country are constantly putting on free events, like cooking demos, DIY parties and fashion shows? The best thing is that most of them are free! If you’re looking for something fun and  free to do, check out the event schedule for the store near you…. Read More »

In Case You Missed It July + Where We’re Eating in San Francisco

Where to eat in San Francisco – July edition, plus some more happenings at A Side of Sweet that you might have missed!

Michael Minna Michelin Star Restaurant Review San Francisco, CA One of the highlights of the month was dinner at Michael Mina restaurant in downtown San Francisco. This Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant absolutely blew me away with the uniqueness – and deliciousness of its food. Often fancy restaurants will feature things on the plate that are just to show off but don’t contribute to how good the dish tastes. This was not the case with Michael Mina. Everything was thoughtfully done and beautiful. Definitely one of the best meals I’ve had in San Francisco. See more photos of my meal below!

But wait, there’s more!… Read More »

Van Life Inspiration – Custom Camper Vans

Need some Van Life inspiration? A camper van with custom modifications is just what you need to do your next road trip in style. #VanLife
Camper Van Ideas + Van Life Travel Inspiration

In Iceland (hi from Iceland, by the way!), we’ve been constantly passing small camper vans. They are one of the most popular ways to see the country and there are tons of companies offering rental options. Even though I’m really enjoying the hotels, comfortable beds, included breakfasts and hot showers, I’m still a little bit envious of the Van Life movement…. Read More »

Make a Difference :: Gifts that Give Back

A socially conscious shopping guide for gifts that give back. Remedy Road is your one stop shop for everyone on your list, and you can feel good about your purchase! Read on, because there’s a GIVEAWAY!Guide for Gifts that Give Back to Charity - Remedy Road

Do you think about social impact when you spend money? We do our best to buy food that has been produced in an environmentally sustainable way, but gifts and clothing are an entirely different story. I’ve tried to find companies that produce beautiful products in a way that supports their workers and don’t exploit human labor. It’s not always easy though! Many companies aren’t upfront about working conditions and how they treat their laborers. The easy choice isn’t always the right one.

I’m so excited to share Remedy Road with you. Remedy Road features products from companies that are making beautiful goods all over the world in a sustainable and socially responsible way. They do the hard work of identifying and vetting these companies and their missions. Their website features dozens of beautiful items, all of which are made in a way that empowers workers and changes communities…. Read More »

Ways to Improve Energy Efficiency at Home

Easy ways to improve energy efficiency at home, while saving time and money. Help the environment and your wallet at the same time with these ideas!Easy Ways to Improve Energy Efficiency at Home

I hope with Earth Day coming up this month you’re feeling inspired to make changes at home to be more environmentally friendly! The great thing is, many of these green changes will also save you money. We’ve been focusing on improving our energy efficiency to decrease our dependence on fossil fuels and also save money on our monthly energy bill. It’s been so rewarding to see our energy bill decrease by almost 50% with the easy changes we’ve made…. Read More »

Setting Goals for 2017

Setting Goals and New Years Resolutions in 2017

Happy 2017! I really love doing these year-end posts where I reflect on the past year and make personal and professional goals for the new year. I used to be skeptical of New Year’s resolutions. It felt like setting myself up for failure.

Instead of making a vague goal, like “eat healthier” or “lose x number of pounds,” I make several small goals. Even maintaining an already good behavior counts as a victory in my book.

Last year, I made several goals…… Read More »