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Articles by Jess Zaino

Sip & Give!
May 3, 2012 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
Cellar Angels

There are book clubs, sports clubs, and – our personal favorite – wine clubs. And we’ve got our eye on one particular members-only wine-groupie site: Cellar Angels. This Napa Valley-based community brings its members undiscovered …

It’s Like Buttah: Chozen’s Coffee Talk Ice Cream
November 18, 2011 – 5:01 pm | One Comment

As a nationally recognized voice in the style space, I live a fairly glamorous life. So when I heard my apartment bell ring the other day – quelle surprise! – it was a hand delivered …

Is That A Banana In Your Ear?
November 14, 2011 – 2:52 pm | 3 Comments

A true foodie sees a wonderful meal in unexpected places be it a street cart or a cityscape made of jello. Now, you can add ears to that list (and we’re not talking corn…). From …

Beauty of Baking: Beet Cake
November 10, 2011 – 8:42 am | 2 Comments
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There is a beauty in baking from the touch of flour to the sound of an egg cracking open. In this sweet piece, Tiger in a Jar captures that sensory experience and portrays the artistry …

The Geometry of Pasta
November 2, 2011 – 11:07 am | One Comment
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From farfalle to fusilli, fazoletti to orecchiette, a plethora of pastas, each with its own history and story to tell, saturate the pages of The Geometry of Pasta. In a brilliant fusion of food meets …

Haute Halloween Heels
November 1, 2011 – 3:13 pm | One Comment
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I’ve got a candy hangover. Yesterday was Halloween, which is the one day a year that Americans, or rather, this American, gorges on the sweet stuff. Annual favorites like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Three …

Aloha Delicious! Waialua Soda Works
September 8, 2011 – 11:22 am | One Comment

Karen and Jason Campbell did what so many long to do – they quit their hectic lives and demanding jobs and fled the main land for Hawaii. But being permanent vacationers wasn’t their plan and …

Wakey Wakey Eggs and Bakey!
September 5, 2011 – 8:50 am | One Comment

Knitting and crochet can be a divine way to DIY your mind into peaceful meditation – which is exactly what you’ll need after your third cup of morning coffee. That’s why we’re loving this cute …

Life is a Necklace Full of Cherries
August 19, 2011 – 8:29 am | One Comment

From May to August, my lips are stained crimson from an endless indulgence in cherries. I just can’t get enough of these ruby beauties. Now that the season’s over, I’m on a serious quest to …

Fried Fashion
August 1, 2011 – 6:57 am | One Comment
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Scottish born designer Louise Gray is known for her vibrant designs, modern folk detailing, and love for fast food. Recently, Gray collaborated with online global fashion retailer, ASOS for her current collection of tongue-in-cheek charm …