Afuri is a popular ramen chain in Tokyo, known for their yuzu ramen. Yuzu is a citrus fruit often used in Japanese cuisine, similar to grapefruit in appearance and taste, but it is smaller...
Iced tea is combined with sparkling water for a light and refreshing summer drink. You can try out different types of teas as well. I made green tea, black tea and pomegranate tea versions....
I recently made my monthly trip to Trader Joe’s to buy some of their new products and items featured in the Fearless Flyer. Here are some of the things I got: Coffee Bean Blast Ice...
This is a low-carb and lightened up version of carbonara, one of my favorite pasta dishes. My husband recently told me that he doesn’t really care for zucchini noodles. I, on the other hand,...
San Diego Poke Company, a popular vendor at the farmers markets, recently opened its first store front, joining the sudden explosion of poke restaurants in San Diego. When we visited this past weekend, the restaurant...
This creamy coffee mug cake is the perfect quick treat for coffee lovers. On Mondays, my mind is always foggy and tired. The only clear thought that runs through my head is the need...
During the summer we love to grill and this brown sugar salmon is one of our favorite dinners to make. It’s so easy there’s plenty of time to make two side dishes to go...
Several new poke shops have recently opened in San Diego, including Poke UTC. You can make your own customized bowl or you can choose from one of their three quick bowl creations.
One of the highlights of my trip to Japan was a visit to Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory, though most people refer to it as the Totoro Cream Puff Shop, as it specializes in the most...
These milk bread rolls are super fluffy with just a hint of sweetness and stay soft for several days without the use of preservatives. I decorated them to look like cute bears, inspired by...
It’s been more than two years since Puesto opened a location at The Headquarters, but it still remains one of our favorite spots to get tacos and drinks. We love the restaurant space and...
These sandwiches are made with a zucchini crusted “bread” and filled with tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella cheese. The zucchini crusted bread is toasted until the cheese is melted, for a delicious sandwich that is still...
