Blog: Food & Beyond

I have been writing stories, in my head, since I was a little girl. At age 34, I published my first novel, in English, not my native tongue. And I haven’t stopped writing since. Here, you will read about Los Angeles, about healing, about grief, about marriage, parenthood, love, food, basically all that I am.

Stevie Nicks, A Christmas Gift, New Recipes

Meeting Stevie Nicks, and learning about authenticity through music, words, and just being.

Categories: Essays Published On: December 20, 2016

Thanksgiving, Leonard Cohen Passing, and Donald Trump Winning.

  Thanksgiving, Leonard Cohen Passing, and Donald Trump Winning: Gratitude anyone? Every day I cook at home, and every day I write about food, about healing the soul with it, about the importance of home cooking. Every night, before going to bed, I also write a gratitude list. Many are the things I am grateful for in life, and I can easily list them on…

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Categories: Essays Published On: November 14, 2016

Parrot Cay, A Healing Journey in the Caribbean

Parrot Cay, oh, Parrot Cay… I am in the Admirals Club at the Miami airport as I write this; I am about to board the American Airlines flight 69 to Los Angeles, after ten days in beautiful Parrot Cay, the smallest of the Turks and Caicos islands. It was the early afternoon of August 31st when we arrived on the island: “We are back,” we…

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Categories: Essays Published On: September 12, 2016

Learning from Failure

I believe that it is by voicing our fears and negative thoughts that we take their power away. It is by sharing that we can move forward. So I am writing about this because what I told my husband during a walk in our neighborhood, when the sun was about to set, and as we walked on an uphill street, is likely to resonate with many of you out there, if you have ever experienced failure. Because it is by failing that we are granted a chance for success – a chance for learning and inner growth.

Categories: Essays Published On: March 7, 2016

Parrot Cay: Jewel of The Caribbean

Parrot Cay: Award-winning resort & paradise. Story and review of the private island you will never leave “You can’t return if you don’t leave,” Theresa, the front desk manager, said as my husband and I headed towards the boat that was about to leave the island of Parrot Cay for Providenciales (Turks and Caicos’ main island, where the airport is). It was October 5th, and…

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Categories: Essays Published On: October 7, 2015

Depression & A Bestseller

Thank you for making The Sex Girl #1 Bestseller Fiction Paperback at Book Soup.   The Sex Girl is a work of fiction, but the feelings in it are at once personal and – hopefully – universal. Since I was kid I felt voiceless, so by writing this story I took my voice back and – at the same time – I tried to give…

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Categories: Essays Published On: June 18, 2015

Interview with Benmont Tench

Benmont Tench: Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, sobriety and the power of music through the tales and memories of a legendary music man. This column is sponsored by Audible.Log in with my code Coffee with Alice and get a 30-day FREE trial + a free audio book, ON ME! Click HERE and simply enjoy your book while supporting my podcast and website.  http://www.audibletrial.com/CoffeeWithAlice This episode…

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Categories: Essays Published On: July 23, 2014

Coming Of Age In The 1990s (An Inside Job of 2014)

This column is also LIVE on iTunes. Download me, accents are sweet and it’s FREE!  You can support this blog by getting a FREE 30-day trial + 1 FREE audio book at www.audibletrial.com/CoffeeWithAlice The 1990s generation. My forthcoming novel is a coming of age story somewhat inspired by my experience in this world.  So, I thought I would recollect my authentic coming of age in the…

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Categories: Essays Published On: March 11, 2014

Exclusive Interview With Ex-Hells Angels George Christie: The Man Beyond The Myth PART 2

Ex-Hells Angels George Christie: An exclusive interview, Part 2 This story is property of AliceCarbone.com©.  The reproduction of this interview without prior written consent, both in print and on the Internet, it’s prohibited.  Nevertheless, sharing this article on the web by using the proper means is welcomed. All Rights Reserved© Before we depart on this second and closing ride I advise you to read Part…

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Categories: Essays Published On: September 7, 2013

Exclusive Interview With Ex-Hells Angels George Christie: The Man Beyond The Myth PART 1

Ex-Hells Angels George Christie: An exclusive interview – PART 1  You can support this blog by getting a FREE 30-day trial + 1 FREE audio book at www.audibletrial.com/CoffeeWithAlice Part 2 is online, click HERE to read. This story is property of AliceCarbone.com©.  The reproduction of this interview without prior written consent, both in print and on the Internet, it’s prohibited.  Nevertheless, sharing this article on…

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Categories: Essays Published On: August 31, 2013

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