Leslie A. Westbrook is an award-winning freelance journalist and author who, when not traveling, lives in Carpinteria, where she is also a community activist. She writes on travel, food, wine, design and architecture and personal essays. Wearing many hats, Leslie also works as a fine art and antiques broker for clients around the world. She loves to cook and eat out and appreciates new culinary discoveries like the piñon ice cream she recently came across in Mexico. She can be reached at LeslieAWestbrook@gmail.com