Love Restaurants Pistola – New Italian Steakhouse, Los Angeles November 10, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Pistola just recently opened in the old AOC space on Third Street, just down from Joan’s on Third. Chef Vic Casanova along with partner Seth Glassman has created a warm stylish space serving Italian steakhouse classics. Pistola has a large bar to one side with wooden tables and white tablecloth dining in two rooms. […] Read more » Best New Italian Restaurants Los Angeles Chef Vic Casanova italian restaurants los angeles Italian Steakhouses Los Angeles new restaurants los angeles Pistola Los Angeles
Cookies Love See’s Candy Chocolate Chips – Make the Perfect Cookie! October 26, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment I was raised eating See’s Candy, especially at holiday time. The Bordeaux milk chocolates were always my favorite with the creamy brown sugar center and chocolate sprinkles. Now, I have a new favorite See’s chocolate and that is the Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips. These chips are larger than your average brands and the chocolate quality […] Read more » Baking with Gena Bell Chocolate Chip Cookies Chocolate Chips See's Candy See's Candy Chocolate Chips See's Candy Chocolate Chips - Make the Perfect Cookies! What's new at See's Candy?
Love Restaurants L’ Assiette Steak Frites – A Little Bite of Paris in Los Angeles October 21, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment If you are still hankering for a bit of Paris after a recent visit then L’ Assiette Steak Frites will bring you right back. This little spot on Melrose just recently opened and from the outside it looks just like any other storefront on the street but, on the inside is an upscale French bistro serving […] Read more » Best New Restaurants Los Angeles french bistros los angeles French Food Los Angeles L' Assiette Steak Frites - A Little Bit of Paris in Los Angeles L' Assiette Steak Frites Los Angeles Restaurants on Melrose Avenue Los Angeles Steak & Frites Los Angeles
Love Travel Epernay, France 2014 – A Toast to Champagne! October 6, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Epernay France 130 km north east of Paris and is in the heart of the Champagne region. The most famous street in Epernay is Avenue de Champagne which hosts several large champagne houses and was the street which our accommodations were located on — La Villa Eugene Hotel. After checking in to our room, we […] Read more » Champagne Houses Epernay Champagne Region France 2014 Epernay Epernay France 2014 France - A Toast To Champagne Reims France Travel Epernay France
Love Travel Travel Burgundy France 2014 – Food, Wine & Fun! October 3, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Travel Burgundy France 2014 – Food, Wine & Fun! Burgundy France has always been a destination we have wanted to visit and it finally happened. We tend to drink a lot of Pinot Noir living so close to the Santa Ynez Valley and we wanted to expand our horizons and education on Burgundy fine wines, food and culture, so this was our opportunity. We […] Read more » Beaune France Bourgogne Travel 2014 Burgundy Food 2014 Burgundy Wine Travel 2014 Drouhin Beaune Pommard France Santaney France Travel Burgundy 2014 - Food Travel Burgundy France 2014 Travel Burgundy France 2014 - Food Volnay France Wine & Fun!
Love Travel Paris – Wine, Dine, Explore 2014 September 30, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Paris – Wine, Dine, Explore 2014 I just returned from a wonderful trip to France and our journey began in Paris. It had been a few years since I had visited, so my anticipation was enormous. Paris is one of my favorite places to visit, though I haven’t been there hardly enough. I love the grand city and all its museums, […] Read more » Best Restaurants Paris 2014 Dine Dining in Paris 2014 Explore 2014 Food Lovers Guide Paris 2014 Museums Paris Paris - Wine Shopping in Paris 2014 Travel Paris 2014 Wine in Paris 2014
Ice Cream Love Watermelon Mint Mojito Sherbet Recipe September 7, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Summer is almost over, but it is still hotter than ever. Watermelons are still in the grocery stores at reduced prices and are a great refreshing treat. Sherbet, another cooling sweet is a past favorite of mine and it reminds me of the days when I walked to Sav-On Drugs to get a nice big […] Read more » cooking with Gena Bell Cool Summer Treats Ice Cream Recipes Mojito Recipes Sherbet Recipe Watermelon Mint Mojito Sherbet Recipe Watermelon Recipes What to do with a Watermelon
Love Restaurants Marche’ Moderne – Orange County September 5, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment Marche’ Moderne located on the penthouse level in the South Coast Plaza has been creating exceptional French fare for years now. The location can be a little tricky, being on the third floor of a two-floored mall, however it is worth the effort to dine here. The French Modernesque cuisine has subtle touches of elegance […] Read more » Great Fine Dining Orange County Great French Restaurants Orange County Great Restaurants Costa Mesa Marche Moderne - Orange County Marche Moderne Costa Mesa Marche' Moderne South Coast Plaza Restaurants
Love Preserving Sweet & Savory Fig Jam Recipe August 17, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | 1 Comment on Sweet & Savory Fig Jam Recipe I have an amazing fig tree and this time of year it is filled with figs. I have a bit of a challenge because I am always trying to race to get the figs before the birds do. For the most part, I win even if I have to pick them a little early and […] Read more » Cooking with Fresh Figs cooking with Gena Bell Fig Jam Appetizers Fig Recipes Fresh Fig Recipes How to Cook with Fresh Figs Sweet & Savory Fig Jam Recipe
Love Travel Las Vegas 2014 – A Great Place to Celebrate! August 13, 2014 / November 23, 2025 by Gena Bell | Leave a Comment We just got back from a long weekend in Las Vegas to celebrate my dad’s 70th birthday. Las Vegas is the perfect place to meet your family and friends because it is a place of indulgence. The hotels are abundant with restaurants, bars and of course casinos just waiting for out-of-towners to partake in the […] Read more » Aria Hotel Burger Bar Mandalay Bay Las Vegas Cosmopolitan Hotel Las Vegas Double Barrel Monte Carlo Las Vegas 2014 - A Great Place to Celebrate! Las Vegas 2014 - A Place to Celebrate! Mirage Hotel Las Vegas Portofino Mirage Las Vegas Rose.Rabbit.Lie Las Vegas
