Mellow In Malibu

Malibu

I don't know what came over me, but I felt compelled to put rainbow sprinkles on top of my coffee and foam. It put a spring in my step- or perhaps that was the sucrose.

Sprinkle-mania!

Today was to be a day spent entirely in Malibu (aka The 'Bu). Known for it's "27-miles of scenic beauty", I have adored the city ever since I worked there about 12 years ago. Malibu is different than any other town in Los Angeles. It is mellow. One might think that the wealth would go to peoples' heads and make them obnoxious. For the most part, the opposite is true. Most Malibu residents are grounded, courteous and friendly...such a change from the rest of the city. It is very much like a small town. That is why I love it so. I find myself in the 'Bu every week or so...eating, running errands, seeing movies, hiking, walking. Lucky for me.

In the past 5 years, the only yoga I did was at Malibu yoga, where Ted McDonald taught, but was not the owner. One day I showed up and it was closed- gone- poof. And so was the series that I had purchased. Grrrrr. Ted spent the next year and a half looking for a suitable location to land on his own and he finally found one in the northern part of the 'Bu at Point Dume. This is where I was headed today. The studio was small and basic, but peaceful and attended by friendly people. I was a happy camper as I left, drenched from a typically fabulous class.

Point Dume Yoga Studio, Malibu

The view during Warrior II

Gorgeous

I headed back down the Pacific Coast Highway, showered and picked up Dad. We had the day off from hospitals and doctors, so we took advantage of the fabulous weather and headed right back up the coast. We had a terrific meal at a newish restaurant in Malibu called Plate. It's always well-attended and now I know why. Dad had grilled halibut on rice with grilled pineapple and bok choy. I had grilled shrimp wraps with chopped cukes that had orange marmalade and BBQ sauce on the side...a surprisingly good combo (sorry no photos).

Then we headed for the historic Adamson House. Built by the water in the 20's by the family that basically owned all of Malibu, it was 4500 square feet of Spanish colonial revival luxury. I had a patient who was a docent there and have passed by it, oh maybe 500 times but this was the first time to see it. I'm so glad I did. It turns out that the state "bought" the property in 1968 so the grounds are completely open to the public from sunrise to sundown. I can foresee a picnic or twenty on that prime spot.

A patio of the Adamson House- with famous Malibu Tile

View from the pool area

View from the House- not too shabby

"Bad 'do in the 'Bu"

This photo cracked me up until I was in tears...a gust of wind blew my hair at the moment the lady was taking the photo, so naturally I screamed like my life was in danger! What a drama queen!

(Obviously the photo is of my wonderful Dad and me...at the Adamson House)

Then we went to Ralphs for some grocery shopping. I spotted Minnie driver shopping undisturbed (as almost all stars do in Malibu), and look what else I spotted on the shelves!

The secret smoothie ingredient that will change your life

Yes, half of the Dynamic Duo of Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum...to make the best smoothies on the earth. Not cheap though, eh!! But one bag lasts you months if not years. Well worth the investment :-D

Back home, I had to share my snack with you because it was so darned pretty! I saw that Angela got a hold of the interesting-looking pink Dragon fruit. So... monkey-see-monkey-do: I had to get one and try it. YUM YUM! Not too sweet and so much fun to look at. I didn't even need to add rainbow sprinkles! I put some Greek yogurt into the empty half of the fruit skin and then had a nut butter concoction on the side: PB2, Better N Peanut Butter, some water and chopped mixed nuts. So filling it might be dinner!?


(Pretty...and delish! Dragon fruit!)

If I could live anywhere it would be Malibu. Where would you live if you had the chance?

Deb