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Good Eats in San Francisco – August Edition

Best San Francisco East Bay Restaurants - Oakland

August was a month of great eating, as are most of our months here in San Francisco! My Instagram account was full of epic meals that probably made you drool a bit. #sorrynotsorry I would argue that the best way to explore San Francisco is with your stomach.

Here’s what got our attention this month…
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September 1, 2017  •  Filed Under: Bay Area, California, San Francisco, Travel No Comments

Leo’s Oyster Bar San Francisco – Eat Like a Blogger

Leo’s Oyster Bar might be the prettiest restaurant in San Francisco – dreamy palm leaf wallpaper, charming pink and green decor and delicious food!

Leo's Oyster Bar Restaurant San Francisco - Most Instagrammable Places

Where do you take Australia’s biggest food blogger when she comes to town? Really, if you’re looking to impress pretty much anyone, Leo’s Oyster Bar in San Francisco is the way to go. It’s a quadruple threat – amazing food, charming decor, great cocktails and friendly service.

I could go on and on about the iconic palm print wallpaper, the pink, green and gold decor and the high ceilings, but really the photos – and this video – can tell the story better than I ever could!

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August 30, 2017  •  Filed Under: California, San Francisco, Travel 4 Comments

Watermelon Mint Juice + Learning Juicing

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Is cleaning a juicer really that bad? Check out my experience juicing with the KitchenAid juicer attachment plus get a recipe for Watermelon Mint Juice.

Watermelon Mint Juice Recipe + Learning Juicing

I finally did it. I finally pulled the trigger and got a juicer. I’ve been having juicing FOMO and I just couldn’t take it any longer. Must.have.fresh.juice…. Read More »

August 25, 2017  •  Filed Under: Drinks, Healthy Snacks, Recipes, Snacks, Summer Treats, Vegan Recipes 2 Comments

48 Hours in Monterey, California + Monterey Bay Aquarium

Your guide to what to eat, where to stay and what to do in Monterey, California plus how to get a discount ticket at the Monterey Bay Aquarium!

Monterey California Guide + Aquarium Info, Photos, Tickets

Pat and I just got back from an amazing weekend getaway to Monterey, which is about 2.5 hours south of San Francisco. We had the best time and it was so great to get out of the city.

One of the most amazing things about this trip is that our itinerary was almost completely crowd sourced. I asked you guys on Instagram where we should go, what we should do and where we should eat in Monterey and you more than delivered!

In addition to this travel guide, don’t forget to watch this short video featuring highlights from our trip:


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August 23, 2017  •  Filed Under: Bay Area, California, Travel No Comments

Vegan Beet Fruit Smoothie Recipe

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A magical pink beet fruit smoothie recipe that tastes amazing even though it has an entire raw beet hidden in it! Just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make.Easy Healthy Vegan Beet Fruit Smoothie Recipe Is there anything better than a cool smoothie that magically starts your day with not only fruits but vegetables? People go crazy for green smoothies, myself included, but this recipe is like a hidden green smoothie. It’s a magical pink color but still has vegetables hidden in it…. Read More »

August 21, 2017  •  Filed Under: Breakfast/Brunch, Drinks, Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Snacks, Recipes, Snacks, Summer Treats, Vegan Recipes 2 Comments

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!… Read More »

August 15, 2017  •  Filed Under: Life, Love, Etc. 2 Comments

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Hi! I’m Kelly. I live in San Francisco with my husband, Pat, and our puppy, Maddie. Here you’ll find recipes, DIYs, style, travel & a glimpse into our adventures. To learn a little more about me, Click Here.

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