Easter morning, my husband and I were scrambling to hide the eggs—not because we forgot and not because we had overslept.
Our “kid,” our sweet adult daughter, home for spring break during her final year of college, was calling...
I came across an article last month in our local Chronicle about how San Francisco residents seem to use calendar invites for dates in their personal life. It made me chuckle because I’ve been using calendar invites ever since...
A friend and I were at an event at Hiller Aviation Museum last summer and spent the morning taking adorable photos of our kids in the cockpit of planes, high-fiving firemen, and posing on a police motorcycle. We were...
Ever since I was a freshman in high school I can remember coveting other people’s jeans. The way the thicker denim fabric made my friends' legs look longer, butts look better, and waists look smaller was something I deeply...
I’ve been an avid exerciser most of my life. I used to do intense, trendy workouts and train for half-marathons, mostly so I could fit into my favorite jeans. Since that ship has long sailed, I now exercise for...
I was the only one of my friends in San Francisco who stayed home full time after having a baby which meant I was instantly saddled with the task of making more friends. It was comforting to know I...
Ok, so you can’t drink like you used to, me neither. Gone are the days of late nights and tequila shots followed by sleeping in all.day.long. Now, after a date night or moms' night out, I have to jump...
I recently opened an e-invitation for a preschool friend's birthday party and breathed a sigh of relief. It was addressed to The Lang Family, not just one of my kids, and the starting headcount option on the RSVP was four....
I’ve had a love affair with pie as of late. It’s the one dessert I want to bake again and again. The varieties are endless: savory (shepherd’s pie or quiche) or sweet (peanut butter pie or egg pie). Lately,...
We recently spent a long weekend with my in-laws, who are the best storytellers I have ever met. They provide exquisite detail and plot twists that make even a trip to the grocery store sound enthralling. We pass many...
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At El Sur, we believe that food should bring people together—made with care, wholesome ingredients, and a focus on quality. Our empanadas are handcrafted...
