There are few foods that elicit the collective nostalgic sigh of relief like the humble grilled cheese sandwich.

Homesick? Grilled Cheese.

Bad day? Grilled Cheese.

Cold weather? Yep. 

Summer is dancing just around the corner; blowing her warm breezes and trailing a healthy dose of beach salt and sand behind her. At La Brea Bakery, it also signals the time of year when cooking, eating, and living are almost exclusively done al fresco.

Around Los Angeles, it's officially "Festival Season" - which means loads of outdoor concerts, mini road trips, and, depending on your style, some serious fun camping, glamping or villa-ing.

On January 1st, many of us vowed to be a little healthier, which usually means exercising more and watching what we eat. With all the diet fads and trends out there, it can be hard to pick one, and the real struggle is how to stick to it. So how to choose?