Stories by Mar Yvette

Pit Bulls & Chihuahua Fun with Cesar Millan

Stories 22 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

Today I spent the morning with Cesar Millan at the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care and Adoption Center, a beautiful public county shelter in the Inland Empire that is doing their part to save animals and get them into loving, permanent homes. Not surprisingly, pit bulls and chihuahuas are the dogs in most abundance, so Cesar walked us through properly assessing dog behavior and how to be a responsible pet owner.

When Mary Murphy Is Attacked By a Giant Wiener!

Stories 21 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

It was a day of GIANT wieners and other family fun on my Marpop Extravaganza!!! Let's see... I had the fabulous Mary Murphy from "So You Think You Can Dance" stop by to tell us why she thinks YOU can eat (and eat and eat) and still lose weight. Plus, I had the retro-cool Nick Waterhouse perform and oh yeah, crazy hot dogs from a truck that serves "food a Viking would eat." Watch out, Mary!

Get Some Serious BBQ & Bluegrass This Summer

Stories 19 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

Yeehaw! If you think you can’t get real-deal, rib-stickin’, finger-lickin’ country 'cue in the middle of the city, think again. Celeb chef & meat maestro Adam Perry Lang has created Serious BBQ, a summertime pop-up barbecue experience in the backlot of the Jimmy Kimmel Show now through September 5.

Air Guitars, WeHo Pickup Trolley, Taco Fest & Alexandra Starlight

Stories 15 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

Get ready for some mind-blowing, soul-shredding awesomeness at the US Air Guitar championships this weekend. It's the best face-melting riff action you'll ever see on invisible guitars. Plus, check out annual LA Taco Festival in Boyle Heights as well as the FREE rides on the brand-new WeHo trolley called the Pickup Line (of course). Oh, and don't forget the incredible Alexandra & the Starlight Band -- these guys are rock stars!

FOX GIVES: Project Backpack

Stories 13 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

It was the first day of school and I joined Fox Gives at West Vernon Elementary in South LA to celebrate with Project Backpack, providing backpacks and school supplies to more than 750 children. I loved meeting the adorable kids and hearing about their summer vacation and favorite subjects. I also had the chance to meet one special little girl...

Fighting Hunger & Having Fun at LA Food Bank

Stories 12 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

As someone who makes a living by eating, writing and talking about food, it's almost unimaginable that so many people go hungry every day. Not only around the world, but right here in my own backyard. In fact, one in six people in Los Angeles County is at risk for hunger. It's a humbling and sobering reminder to never take food for granted. With that in mind, I joined Valerie Bertinelli + LA's top chefs and foodies for a day of volunteering at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in Downtown LA.

Fab Fit Fun VIP Box

Stories 11 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

Summer, summer, summertime ... time to sit back and unwind. Wait, what? The summer is almost over and I feel like I haven't had much time to do either! Even so, I was happy to receive the FabFitFun VIP Box that brought a little bit of sunshine to my doorstep when it arrived.

Hanging out with Gilles Marini & AIDAN from Sex & the City!!!

Stories 8 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

So yeah, THAT happened. Today I spent the morning with John Corbett and Gilles Marini, not to mention world rugby champion Ben Cohen! They all rode in from their multi-day, multi-stop Kiehl's bike ride for amfAR The Foundation for AIDS Research, which ended at the Grove.

Glee Summer Camp

Stories 4 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

"Mar Yvette is the only person I know who can turn a bum leg into a dance move" - lovezzz the Tony McEwing!!! Never mind that I had an injured leg ... I was determined to join the kids at Glee Summer Camp for some dancing and singing and acting (a fool).

Celebrity Cruise Pop-Up Truck, El Corazon & The Fab Four

Stories 3 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

Shake it up, baby! Twist and shout! I became a Beatle for a day with The Fab Four and after having them on the show, I can honestly tell you these guys are AWESOME!!! You can see them on Saturday, August 3 at the OC Fair Pacific Amphitheatre. You'll also want to check out the new Celebrity Cruises pop-up food & spa truck and El Corazon, my hot new pick that will transport you to Cabo without ever leaving OC.

Smokin’ Good Times at Tastemade

Stories 1 Aug 2013 Mar Yvette

Tastemade Studios is a new startup in Santa Monica that hopes to unite foodies through their YouTube channel and cool new app that lets YOU become your own food host. It's sort of like Vine and Instagram video only better -- instead of six seconds, you get one minute and you can choose from a host of filters, fonts and background music to rave about your fave donut spot, cocktail, whatever.

FOX ADHD: Crazy-Ass Cartoons

Stories 29 Jul 2013 Mar Yvette

Dinosaur cops, screwy ducks and other naughty characters abound at Fox’s new Animation Domination High-Def studios in Hollywood. I recently stopped by to go behind the scenes and it was cool to see that unlike most of the network’s other animated shows like “Family Guy” or “The Simpsons,” none of the work is shipped overseas — everything is created in house from start to finish.

ADHD: Animation Domination Hi-Def Studios

Stories 26 Jul 2013 Mar Yvette

Dinosaur cops, baby-eating monsters & other kooky (and EXTREMELY naughty) characters abound at Fox's new Animation Domination High-Def studios in Hollywood.

Climbing Walls, Street Trolley Food & Cherry Poppin’ Daddies

Stories 25 Jul 2013 Mar Yvette

So much fun "rock climbing" today for the very first time! The only scary part was letting go of the wall and trusting that the cord wouldn't drop me.

Summer Fun at Knott’s Berry Farm

Stories 24 Jul 2013 Mar Yvette

What's new this summer at Knott's Berry Farm?? Lots! The theme park's recently expanded Boardwalk has three new rides that are just my speed (translation: no crazy loops or stomach-dropping dips) including the Coast Rider.