Oh Mexico!

Marissa was so excited as we went through security at LAX and Courtney Cox and her darling daughter Cocoa were right next to us...and she just happened to be on the cover of the new Harper's Bazaar Marissa had just purchased. Marissa quickly called her mom to tell her Monica was right next to her. She couldn't fathom her mom not immediately knowing who Monica was...(from Friends -- duh!)

Loving Life -- Loving Friends!

Friends and food are simply life's greatest treasures and pleasures. And this trip blessed us with such an abundance of both. Tai's friends Gabriella and Alessandra both went out of their way to make our trip better. And both of us sharing this time together was a great blessing as well. When we return to towns that we know -- we have "old friends" now. Time and distance are not factors in friendship. In life, in cooking, in friendship -- it is about time shared, a smile, a listening ear, letting loose, trusting, being. We feel so blessed to have so many wonderful friends in our lives including each other.

Special love & thanks to Gabriella & Alessandra!