Staying in an Airbnb and coming down with the flu is tough. After reading this article, I started using some tips to prevent the spread of this horrible, debilitating flu. I will implement many of these as soon as I get home. We all know about washing hands and covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough, but were you aware that your food should be covered when in public places like potlucks? Or that high heat from your dryer kills bacteria? This great article helps prevent being horizontal for three weeks of your life!
I'm Melinda Stevens and living the life of a beach bum was inevitable since my father was a lifeguard for the city of Los Angeles. My memories of growing up on John Street in Manhattan Beach, California were filled with joy, excitement and adventures; until my world, as I knew it, fell apart when we moved to Del Mar, California. My father was offered the position as Captain of the lifeguards and we started the slow migration to the small deserted stretch of beach in 1963. At twelve years old, this seemed like the end of my life. Remember, I’m writing with clear hindsight now, ok somewhat clearer… Little did I know this would be the beginning of a new journey and give a bit more clarity to many of the events that led me to this new cooking adventure.