Located at a corner end unit of the "B" building, this unit offers privacy, seclusion, and easy immediate access to the swimming pool and gym located on the same level. There are NO common walls in this unit! Ocean Towers is one of the few full-service buildings in Santa Monica. Amenities include: Spa, Fitness Center, Valet Parking, Heated Pool, Sun Deck, Banquet Room, 24 Hour Doorman, Controlled Access, Reception, and more, Ocean Towers is a … [Read more...]
With repeated mention of the drought that is covering much of the Northwest and Western United States in the news, I've had a number of thoughts about how we could find ways to be less wasteful with how we use our water. I came across a few short article that I found insightful and I have a few brief thoughts of my own. Anyone who is following the news knows that our region, in fact the entire Western United States is going through a severe … [Read more...]
In looking for something to prepare as a side dish for Thanksgiving, I thought a squash recipe would be a great compliment to our dinner. Winter squashes — such as butternut, acorn, hubbard, delicata, and pumpkin — are abundant from early fall through late spring. I came across this Sicilian recipe from the New York Times and I thought it would be a great addition to our family's Thanksgiving diner. This can be made ahead of time and served at … [Read more...]
With summer comes fresh, sweet, farmers market tomatoes. One of my go to side dishes is this great recipe. It works with so many things. I go through these tasty morsels quickly, using them fresh in salads, cooked in pasta sauces, and as a side dish. This recipe, again taken from Yotam Ottolenghi is a main go to. On a few occasions, when I was short on thick Greek yogurt, I've mixed ricotta in with the yogurt. It worked, but the tangy … [Read more...]
With the real estate market emerging from the recent shutdown, the expectation is that inventory of homes for sale will rise. We're actually already beginning to see that increase, and with more homes on the market it could impact the time it will take to sell your home. When there are choices, home buyers can then afford to be a bit choosy. Scroll on to see some small investments you can make to your home that will elevate your homes value … [Read more...]
Many of my friends and clients are asking how the real estate market is doing. Are home prices holding up? Are homes selling? Are people bringing their homes to market for sale? As one can imagine, the Covid-19 pandemic has shocked the real estate market, as it has most aspects of life as we have known it, both here and around the world. We are now past the initial shock of the pandemic and we can see the beginnings of trends that provide some … [Read more...]
This is an easy to make side dish that is a go-to for me and my family. I know a number of cauliflower recipes but this is one of the most simple and can accompany most meat or vegetable dishes. It's another recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi. Give it a try. Roasted Cauliflower One cauliflower trimmed Boil water in a pot that is large enough to receive the whole cauliflower Boil for about 6 minutes root side up. Remove from boiling water and … [Read more...]
This is a short video from my new just launched Cooking At Home Productions. Early on during the Covid-19 virus pandemic, while we were staying at home and social distancing, I decided to interject assorted projects around my real estate work schedule. Since one of my favorite pastimes is cooking, and I do a lot of it, I decided to pull out my tripod and iphone and video tape a "how to" on making Boyos, a delicious edible family favorite. … [Read more...]
Some of my favorite go to recipe books are the ones I have from Marcella Hazan. There is something about Italian food that I always long for. The artistry is masterful and the flavors and comfort of the food is pure bliss. With the cold evenings, I thought this soup with readily available ingredients would be easy to make and perfect to enjoy with a glass of Pinot Noir or a Chardonnay. Enjoy. Marcella’s Broccoli Soup AUTHOR NOTES Take … [Read more...]
Before I get into the story, I want to make sure you have a chance to get the recipe. Barbara's recipe was later published on food.com. Click here for the recipe. Back in 2009, as my wife Barbara was training to be a Pilates instructor, Evan Kleiman, a famous local chef/ restauranteur and host of KCRW's Saturday morning food show Good Food, announced the first ever KCRW pie contest. Barbara has been making pies for gatherings with family and … [Read more...]
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