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The original Pike Place Market store was just one of the trips I took while in Seattle for Starbucks Coffee College. I also paid a visit to the company's pilot plant, which roasts coffee in small batches to test new coffee concepts and revisit old ideas. Learn more about it when you keep reading. Read more
Since I don't frequent Yosemite National Park too often, I had to make the most of my time while I was there for the first session of Chefs' Holidays. In addition to taking cooking classes, that also meant an intimate meal at The Ahwahnee Dining Room — plus a detailed tour to highlight the building's history. Keep reading to get a behind-the-scenes look. Read more
Do You Enjoy Food Factory Tours? Yes! I love to know how products are made. They're okay. I won't go out of my way to seek them out. No, I don't care for them — I'll tell you why in the comments. I've never been on one. Read more
Earlier this week, PartySugar taught me a lot about Cadbury Creme Eggs, a classic Easter confection. But I found out there was a whole lot more to chocolate eggs when I toured the See's Candies factory last month and saw how its seasonal specialties are made, from beginning to end. To join me on my eggcellent adventure, keep reading. Read more
Today isn't just St. Patrick's Day; it also happens to be American Chocolate Week! To celebrate — and because I had so much fun quizzing you on See's Candies last month — I took a rare private tour of the company's South San Francisco plant. When I walked through the parking lot smelling nothing but chocolate, I knew I was in for a treat. To join me on my adventures, keep reading. Read more
In 2006 you played it safe and stayed close to home. For 2007, you have vowed to become more adventurous and take a walk on the wild side. And I'm not talking about washing colors and whites together ladies! Adventure Women Inc. is a travel company for active women over 30. Their adventure vacations are for women traveling solo, or with sisters, mothers, daughters and friends. Adventure Women Read more
Tour an eclectic and beautiful home that's filled with treasures. — Houzz These paint colors may just change your life. — House Beautiful You won't believe what Rosie O'Donnell's mansion used to house! — Curbed Your old furniture will look brand new with these simple updates. — Real Simple Check out the best new lighting from ICFF. — Apartment Therapy Is this the perfect Read more
Sin City got a double dose of celebrity last night when Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony took the stage together at Mandalay Bay. The pair reunited in Las Vegas for a live showcase of the acts they discovered while taping their reality show, ¡Q'Viva! The Chosen. J Lo and Marc were all smiles and shared a loving embrace, though they performed separately in front of the sold out crowd. Later in Read more
We love so much about this cool California home. — California Home + Design These luscious vertical gardens are works of art. — EcoSalon Need to finish your Spring cleaning? These best upright vacuums will help. — Real Simple Make this sawhorse table for under $40. — Stylelist Home This Washington mansion is so stately and gorgeous. — Curbed Trash never looked so chic thanks to Read more
Kristen Stewart slipped out of her Reem Acra gown and into a Dolce & Gabbana t-shirt and sexy black shorts for Robert Pattinson's Cosmopolis Cannes Film Festival afterparty. Earlier in the evening, Rob hit the red carpet solo at the film's formal premiere, while Kristen stuck close to his best friend, and her On the Road costar, Tom Sturridge. The trip to France came right in the middle of Read more
