In July we celebrate National Ice Cream Month and not just because it’s hot out and it’s the perfect ice cream weather, but because in 1984 by President Ronald Regan declared through Presidential Proclamation that the month of July would be National Ice Cream Month and he signed it into public law. So we have been celebrating …
Summer is officially here and for this California girl that means trips up and down the coast. I feel so fortunate to live in such a beautiful state and to have the ability to drive hour or two north or south and be transported to a summer vacation. And since we’re in the height of Strawberry Season …
Donut Day Preview with Dessert Expert Nastassia Johnson
Check out the link below for my full KTLA segment full of donuts!
National Donut Day was originally established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. The doughnuts were often cooked in …
It’s Easter this weekend and I’ve got the five sweet treats for your Easter celebration!
Easter Ducks from the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills
This year, Executive Pastry Chef Chris Ford has created a flock of chocolate duckies available for purchase and pick-up at the legendary hotel, which celebrates its 90th anniversary …
I recently visited Ojai, California for the first time for a quick 24 hour getaway. As a native Angeleno I have not excuse for having never enjoyed Ojai since it is an easy hour and a half up the coast from Los Angeles. When Ojai released their new Ojai Love package to support Thomas Fire Relief Efforts I …
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Valentine’s Day Outside the Box with Nastassia Johnson
On Valentine’s Day it’s traditional to gift your significant other or loved ones sweets. Well we’ve got Food and Lifestyle expert Nastassia Johnson here to share a few Valentine’s Day ideas that go beyond your usual box of chocolates!
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Baskin-Robbins is making National Pizza Day on Friday, February 9 th a little sweeter with free samples of its new Sweetheart Polar Pizza ® Ice Cream Treat from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. at participating locations nationwide. Just in time
for Valentine’s Day, the Sweetheart Polar Pizza is made with a heart-shaped Double-Fudge Brownie crust topped with …
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Dessert Trend Predictions for 2018 with Nastassia Johnson
2017 was a year of colorful decadence and over-the-top sweets like cake-topped milkshakes and funfetti cream-filled croissants. But this year we’ll see less cereal on top everything and more a shift towards mindful eating – yes, even …
Counting down to weekend brunch and these buckwheat pancakes from Mardi Restaurant. I’m really picky when it comes to pancakes, they need to be the right texture and flavor. Not too fluffy, not dry, with a touch of flavor be it from the flour or buttermilk. So many pancakes are giant overly fluffy stacks that tastes like cardboard and what’s …
With Christmas right around the corner it’s time to start thinking about the sweets to be enjoyed with family and friends for holiday celebrations. With little time left to play, leave it to the experts to bake up some fantastic Christmas sweets. All of these local spots offers delectable confections that you can pick up up to Christmas eve. Your …