by Natasha Merchant | Dec 19, 2018 | Food, Self
I recently got into the habit of drinking apple cider vinegar (ACV) and now cannot go a morning without it. My usual routine involves putting on a kettle of water to boil and then filling half of my 32 oz. mason jar with half boiling water and half water from my Brita...
by Natasha Merchant | Dec 14, 2018 | Location Guides, Travel
If you’re a local looking to explore a little further than your usual stomping grounds or visiting Los Angeles for a few days, check out the second part of our quick and dirty guide to one of my favorite pockets of Santa Monica — Main Street. Spanning from Pico to...
by Natasha Merchant | Dec 11, 2018 | Food, Self
I’ve been through many phases when it comes to what I cook at home. I’m most definitely a creature of habit — once I find a recipe that is easy and delicious, I usually stick with it as a staple for weeks at a time. I initially thought chicken was my favorite...
by Natasha Merchant | Dec 7, 2018 | Location Guides, Travel
I’m coming up on 3 years as a westside resident. In these 3 lovely years, I have experienced many of the local establishments that surround me. From lazy days wandering Abbot Kinney to grabbing happy hour drinks on Main Street in Santa Monica to date night at one of...
by Natasha Merchant | Dec 5, 2018 | Food, Self
We’re deep into holiday season, and I can’t help but feeling extremely festive this year. As the weather’s finally been cooling down, I’ve been experimenting with different baked goods recipes, have adopted the hot toddy as my go to drink, and have also been wearing...