Meet Me in Los Feliz.

Hear, hear, ladies and gents, it's official, I'm a Los Feliz girl. How did I spend my Super Bowl Sunday? Why moving, of course and four hours of uninterrupted unpacking too. Got the most important room practically finished, my fabulous kitchen (pictured above). With stainless steel countertops, a gas stove, original 1947 sink and black and white tiled floors, there's no stopping me now. And that my friends, is a "good thing" (to quote the domesticated queen, Martha Stewart).

I spent my first night in my apartment sitting on my bed (by candlelight), munching on sushi from Gelson's and watching the first disc of Sons of Anarchy on my laptop. I was one "sore" gal last night and after popping two Tylenol PM's,fell into a sweet slumber at 9:30pm.

One of the few errands I enjoy is grocery shopping, call me a nerd, but it's true. I like strolling up and down the aisles, scoping out the day's deals and perusing new pantry items. Tonight I will visit my local Trader Joe's and Whole Foods to stock up on some essentials. I will also (sometime this week) be visiting a new butcher shop that opened in Los Feliz a few weeks ago called McCalls Meat & Fish Co.

The next few weeks will be an adventure - exploring my new neighborhood and foodie joints, making new friends, and filling my apartment with great vintage finds. Cheers!

I've been a very bad girl. I've neglected the kitchen, but I have a good reason. I've abandoned it for the sake of finding my very own kitchen to use and abuse in Los Angeles. Yes, about a month ago, I started the great apartment search, something vintage, hardwood floors, crown molding, somewhere in the vicinity of Los Feliz and I struck gold! I just found out this week that the apartment I applied for over the weekend is mine, all mine.....MUUUAAHHH!

Of course now I actually have to MOVE! So the next couple of weeks here at the Madame Munchies ranch are likely to be scarce, but I am looking forward to unpacking my groovey dishes, various kitchen appliances and filling my cupboards with a fresh pantry and sharing new recipes and finds here on the blog.

In the meantime (on a totally non-food related note), I came across this post from Margaret Feinberg at the beginning of the year and her personal quest to read 75 books in 2010. At first, I was gung-ho and admired her feisty desire to consume so many books in one year, but I also realized I was intimidated by such a quest! In addition to my love for all things food related, I have a passion for literature, books, and words as well. So, I too, am sticking myself out there and declaring that I will join in the fun! My personal goal is to read 50 books in 2010. So far, I've managed to read two books, The Help by Kathryn Stockett (also the current selection of Kabooki, my LA based book club) and Food Rules by Michael Pollan.

Los Angeles Bound.

I may have mentioned in some recent posts that I am moving back to California in a few weeks (two to be exact), and I wanted to let you know that it is fast approaching and I won't be able to devote any time to sharing my foodie adventures until I get back to California. More than likely, I will be changing the name of my blog and revamping a few things, but until then, peace and good eats! My brother, Benjamin, is driving across country with me and we will be making some culinary stops along the way, so I'm sure my west coast blogs will cover some of the gems we eat at along the drive! Thanks for continuing to check in here! And I will see you all on the WEST side! Cheers!