https://www.goldenco.life/home daily 1.0 2026-07-01 https://www.goldenco.life/about daily 0.75 2026-09-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/95a7cfc4-05e8-46c6-8e0b-a087fcc3c317/jenniferlo-gardentomatoes.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/532c7fda-b75e-4410-bf88-cb8cf982fba3/goldenco-flagshipairender-la.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/99c45c7b-0994-48f0-a98c-a160645ae37e/sitecriteria-goldenco-westside-losangeles.jpg https://www.goldenco.life/journal daily 0.75 2026-09-16 https://www.goldenco.life/journal/regenerative-hotels-and-resorts monthly 0.5 2026-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/203f44e8-b725-462f-a852-a943b0b42d7a/convening+meeting+kim+presenting.jpg Journal - Why I Left Eco-Luxury Resorts for the Urban Built Environment Owners in this category were isolated. They were each solving the same problems alone: how to source locally with little distribution, how to staff from small towns, and how to attract customers who might be looking for them but didn't know they existed yet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/1789502264173-ZLMSYASOOMMG0SLFSRW2/rrconvening2017-welcomesign.jpg Journal - Why I Left Eco-Luxury Resorts for the Urban Built Environment So we created think tank sessions covering operations, sales & marketing. But true to our style, we hosted it "in the field" (corporate hotel ballrooms I'm looking at you!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/1789502283436-HT65BMUFNOIMMKWC3PTR/IMG_2561.jpg Journal - Why I Left Eco-Luxury Resorts for the Urban Built Environment Owners shared goods they grew and produced on their land while telling stories of the local farmers they partner with. True impact in action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/24153b51-10a8-45a7-aaa2-ebd9701a8a9e/regeneativeresorts-slideshow.gif Journal - Why I Left Eco-Luxury Resorts for the Urban Built Environment Building an online presence and creating proof of demand before reaching out to any hotelier was a quick process. I was used to growing social media accounts from zero to nothing with former clients and entrepreneurial projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/1789500188500-YSWG8Q3TZXMU7QYS4QPN/jenniferlo-andrewerner-expo.jpg Journal - Why I Left Eco-Luxury Resorts for the Urban Built Environment It was very rewarding promoting my new friends' hotels at trade shows, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/1789503923399-I2A4RK40CGACQ40LFY7W/ktg_steprepeat-1.png Journal - Why I Left Eco-Luxury Resorts for the Urban Built Environment at industry-aligned events, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/1789502304900-7UBYMV17WGEP5W680WEO/conscious%2Bcompany%2Bregenerative%2Bresorts%2Bad%2BJanuary%2B2018.jpg Journal - Why I Left Eco-Luxury Resorts for the Urban Built Environment , and in print media – wherever the customer was. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/1789502322529-OHQH38UBDM8JJMURRJ2T/RR%2Bconvening%2BNov%2B16%2B2017%2Byoga.png Journal - Why I Left Eco-Luxury Resorts for the Urban Built Environment Truly good humans committed to regenerating the environmental and social needs of where their hotels resided. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/999bff36-f8d5-4720-bb9a-69c004c8e370/Jennifer+Lo+Regenerative+Resorts+Meeting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/7b53fc61-65ef-45ac-b15c-97202a258136/regenerative-resorts-compilation.gif https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/41848840-9a7d-45e9-b22c-e32a22f2c5ea/jenniferlo-playaviva-treepeopleLA.jpg https://www.goldenco.life/journal/grow-cook-eat-gather monthly 0.5 2026-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/384f9fdf-c74d-4d3a-b45a-37ae6125046b/goldenco-hotel-concept.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/91964ac6-ad8e-4675-a442-171276163d08/goldenco-cafe-concept-render-1.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/1f2492aa-3a53-4953-b568-85ecdcdadbbd/goldenco-ediblegardens.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/6dcad0f2-687f-4c15-872d-5de4fb6d141a/goldenco-demo-kitchen-concept-render.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/11005210-2221-4bf7-84c2-db34cee36dc6/goldenco-terrace-tea-lounge-concept-render.jpg https://www.goldenco.life/journal/kalimera monthly 0.5 2026-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/24b1be83-4dd6-41ec-a990-ff0671027d66/IMG_6856.jpg Journal - Kalimera I've yet to find authentic Greek fava at any restaurant outside of Greece. The thick dip is made from puréed yellow splits peas and served warm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/d830b30c-dda3-45ef-823e-a649f305ec49/ergonhouseathens-gif.gif Journal - Kalimera Ergon House works with over 150 Greek producers to package and sell 1200+ products here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/1789407721285-OJIV13D07HFKEK48BW55/cavos%2Bgreens.jpg Journal - Kalimera A big bowl of almyra: salty, tender sea greens flavored simply and priced affordably @ Cavos (best restaurant on Milos). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/4935c03e-41d8-4d6b-8c07-281c044d9d5e/3_4.gif Journal - Kalimera Take me back! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/9863b069-bd18-4c57-b195-e2d24027351f/IMG_7150.JPG Journal - Kalimera Melons are grown across Greece and it was peak watermelon season – an ideal juicy beach snack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/c2f8e0eb-a17d-49cc-8f6b-ed774eda41d9/mastiha+sour+Milos.jpg Journal - Kalimera Mastiha sour with peppercorns. I'd never heard of the mastic tree before but it's very historical and versatile! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/b859f4bc-2e97-4dee-bce3-8bd6b188742e/IMG_7306+%281%29.jpg Journal - Kalimera Rooftop views of the acropolis and casual lounge serves creative cocktails & wood-fire flatbreads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/b70b2787-e66f-4621-92a0-96e5766d3520/Rema+Flago+Paros+greens.jpg Journal - Kalimera Rema Floga is an open wood-fire restaurant in Paros. Their charred wild greens with nuts and long green beans in tomato broth were deceptively delicious. Plus, the patio wall was growing potted herbs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/1787860915838-MVDLMZRN01Q6YEKJ0Q8R/IMG_5908%2B%25281%2529.jpg Journal - Kalimera I searched and taste-tested all the gigantes plaki (beans baked in tomato sauce) – my favorite was at Bountaraki in Paros. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/ac6adef7-3d25-4da8-be9b-148db1860226/ergonhouse+from+checkin.jpg Journal - Kalimera Atrium/agora/entrance and view from 2nd floor check-in desk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/1789407709762-H9QQEMUDQCT36Z1MF5HN/wild%2Bgreens%2Bin%2BParos.jpg Journal - Kalimera Homestyle food in a quintessential whitewashed alley: stewed chickpeas, boiled wild greens, and horiatiki. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/1787950076180-4YL4GWG4QYQRZ5R3K02V/gemista%2B%2Bin%2BPollonia%2BMilos.jpg Journal - Kalimera I was reminded how I need to cook gemistas more often at home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/32d40df8-6c1a-4073-a41c-18cd8a5a2262/IMG_6055.JPG Journal - Kalimera Still drooling over this tender eggplant, slow-baked and rich with caramelized onions, tomatoes, olive oil, and cinnamon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/730afbcd-a2e2-4d92-a9de-fb79eedbc5d2/ergonhouse-room-gif.gif Journal - Kalimera Gorgeously-designed rooms were compact yet very comfortable (sorry for another GIF). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/cafcc08f-9962-44b8-beb4-6b94a5419465/samphire+and+cyclades+salad+at+Crios+Paros+beach+club.jpg Journal - Kalimera Surprised to find samphire sea greens at Crios, a chic beach club in Paros. The tomato barley rusk salad was also outstanding, thank you tomato season! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/6505ce4a-2af3-4527-ab8b-2d37fe2b5d73/IMG_6477.jpg Journal - Kalimera Gorgeous Firiplaka beach in Milos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/605bc2f4-97ea-4980-80e9-29e8c9afc511/IMG_7023.JPG Journal - Kalimera My first stop in Paros: I ran to Alla Souvlaki because I heard they made oyster mushroom gyros. I know all you see are the fries but inside was 10/10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/135bb52f-de36-4cce-a244-5ea52901f4a0/tomato+fritters.jpg Journal - Kalimera Tomato fritters and salad for breakfast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/1787847818559-SJG0M7BKMU6ACS7BKVA0/IMG_7274.jpg Journal - Kalimera I love how they included thorough descriptions of the in-room coffee & tea. These pods were freshly filled, not Nespresso. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/b244df6a-fcff-41ae-b56a-04fa02a6a829/IMG_6853.jpg Journal - Kalimera Enalion is a family restaurant who promotes growing all their vegetables and using only olive oil to cook. Everything was rich in flavor, significantly better than the neighboring seaside tavernas in Pollonia, Milos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/bf6495d0-62ef-4510-9814-5b01a3da211c/greek+pies.jpg Journal - Kalimera Phyllo pies with greens, my weakness! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/3d75c583-c701-4093-94f9-06f5436a1ea5/baklava.jpg Journal - Kalimera Mountain Tea midnight snack featuring baklava from Sugar Killer nearby. This creative dessert & ice cream shop is dairy-free (vegan) and refined sugar-free (made with agave). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/1787847214862-YO1NTYW7DPDYAUU9FQYZ/IMG_7332.jpg Journal - Kalimera Grilled eggplant under the tree. Unfortunately I didn't get to feast at the hotel's market but the menu was impressive. With only 1 night in Athens, I explored outdoors for street food instead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/1787861305958-7ZUA7AJC6TPARACE93BS/skordalia.jpg Journal - Kalimera Skordalia is a filling garlicky dip thickened with potatoes. As for the mussels, how many are too many? I ate them daily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/df3a1ba0-faef-40bc-8a22-4f579cd672c8/IMG_7236.JPG Journal - Kalimera Many restaurants offer a complimentary sweet treat at the end of the meal. Loved these sour cherries in syrup with cinnamon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/2b3d54c9-a144-446f-8b0e-a7ba8bfaf7c0/IMG_7266.jpeg Journal - Kalimera With a 6am flight I didn't get the chance to eat breakfast in-house. The hotel offered to-go kits (brilliant!) which I was looking forward to all night. Considering their market had an epic curation of greek foods including vegan feta, I was really disappointed when I opened the bag the next morning. It was not the same quality they sold... reminiscent of a toddler meal), missing items, and the bread was stale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/db2167f4-fa8b-42b0-ac16-e7a2efc88cd8/milos-greek-island-aerial-plane-view.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/c18d6e42-8395-4d01-a3b6-6437a6a1669a/melon-farming-kostantakis-vineyard-milos-greece.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/ad9a8bcf-1eec-46cc-bc11-ac5f5f09df90/grape-farming-wine-kostantakis-vineyard-milos-greece.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/99108e16-d130-4ef3-95b2-d1d0ed0b2ea0/tomato-garden-pollonia-milos-greecejpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/567caeb9-01c7-4157-81c9-cd55a709fa2b/vegetable-garden-milos-greece..jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/c36ada7e-e2f4-45bd-9ac9-33d616b8f171/ergonhouse-athens-hotel-dining-patio.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/9c33c84b-b949-4823-926d-7fc4073297a7/Milos+panoramic+view.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/35140c05-f9e5-41db-a832-60fb5942d764/paros+airport+clean+blue+paros+campaign.jpg https://www.goldenco.life/journal/slowfood-summersolstice monthly 0.5 2026-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/8a075ebe-d6a3-4af7-b9f6-db35e61ba8a2/market+haul+before+after.png Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice Lucky for us in Southern California the farmer's market is quite the rainbow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/ce8303b0-c3d0-4e12-a2f8-ea3db725c339/sourbutterflygif.gif Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice Butterfly pea flowers change color once acid is introduced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/6a98bfdd-43d1-472e-916f-5ca404823ef3/clove+wine.jpg Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice My favorite result: drop 5 cloves in red wine for an hour • It tasted delicious and Green Fin is an affordable organic Napa Valley wine to experiment with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/993c686a-cb2a-4016-85c7-d0a6985762d3/food+cutouts.png Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice Some, not all, of the bounty • Shoutout to my friend Annamaria who brews the best tangy, meatless borscht for special occasions – we added Great Northern beans making it hearty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/1782425922427-PB9VLVERO7GRK09TS6B8/j%2Bmaking%2Bdrinks.jpg Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice My go-to citrus mix is half lemon half lime juice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/7408aff1-4785-4a04-a07d-bef8017c9f4e/cinnamonwinegif.gif Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice I might have discovered a summer mulled wine hack: add a stick of cinnamon into the bottle and let it chill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/8465a454-5e37-4a28-b15e-5670c8120489/panzanella+and+creamy+plate.png Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice I fell in love with a panzanella at Felix Trattoria in LA and lately I've been experimenting with adding in cherries, peaches, and nectarines • This nut-based creamy dip is a fan fav whenever I make it for parties. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/3beb558d-7de3-4830-93e8-5a048696502d/wine+bucket.jpg Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice All wines were equally great as spritzers or tinto de veranos on ice (I mixed half tinto with half blood orange San Pellegrino) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/1782585587974-D5Y3IJPP8NNEUYTDLDEG/butterfly%2Bsours.jpg Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice Single guests get a bachelor's button (for alchemical wayfinding) and mocktails get bright fun flowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/c613c445-f0e4-42cc-b4a4-1c0bbdcfd9f7/ig_post2-5.png Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice I like to harvest thyme sprigs direct from a tabletop plant, especially when using gin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/d961e5b2-f3cb-42d2-89f5-d5ca6dd778bf/lemongrass+in+white+wine.jpg Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice Lemongrass steeped inside a biodynamic chardonnay and a crisper white blend bottle for almost two weeks • interesting... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/f6174f6a-70ce-44b6-baa5-8ffa206edb76/ig_post2-4.png Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice Sour Butterfly (full details in the section below) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/17ca3cba-a167-4b5c-8837-3c58c9eef872/ig_post2-7.png Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice I prioritize pigmented food for their higher polyphenol content (antioxidants). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/2c4d850a-eb2c-4049-8db1-3cebebb6a858/wonderfoamgif.gif Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice Wonderfoam creates incredible froth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/9639d83c-e952-43cc-a5c0-96041ca5a272/ig_post2-8.png Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice Coconut whipped cream with pecan cookies and berries 3 ways https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/f7a72d15-05d7-444f-a5c0-2ee256d90186/wonderfoam+tree.png Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice Wonderfoam is made from tree bark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/95ae74d0-903c-4891-867e-4b92b215ee89/Clitoriaternatea.png Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice Clitoria ternatea (butterfly pea) is a vining legume native to Southeast Asia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/fccf8610-ee4f-4e73-82b2-0b596220316f/jen+carrying+herbs+4.5.png Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice Herb bouquets coming through! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/bdbd4979-5cd1-4bd6-8a42-c1b4cdeee812/butterfly+pea+flowers+dried.jpg Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice I try to order all teas, herbs, and spices from mountainroseherbs.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/5a8cd45c-777d-417d-a906-6a22e529b082/Screenshot+2026-06-27+at+11.06.41%E2%80%AFAM.png Journal - Slow Food Summer Solstice Love this calendar from californiagrown.org (click to open all pages) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/ff84faba-8af2-46c8-8c5a-4367af52cc6c/goldenco-slowfood-joyfuldinner-summer-4x3.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/22b5da4c-4ec3-4b29-9a35-98ac215f9edb/slowfoodusa+map.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/697a6781460e7b00f2aa0275/77320f1f-f2c1-4a2f-8f5e-42d67c3d0257/terrace+tea+lounge+render+1.png