I first posted about Nishiki Ramen right after their soft opening. Now they’ve had a chance to settle in, they have a sparkly new menu and the long lines have disappeared. So we recently went in...
This two-layer dessert has a layer of pumpkin pie and a layer of chocolate cake, creating a very moist and delicious cake. The magic part is that the dessert separates into two layers while baking. A...
These crispy roasted potatoes are coated in Ranch seasoning and Parmesan cheese, for an easy and tasty side dish. I can’t believe November is here! It’s already time to start testing Thanksgiving recipes, gather...
Devil’s Dozen Donut Shop is a new donut and coffee shop opened by the owners of Kettner Exchange. When Kettner Exchange opened a little over a year ago, there were promises of a donut...
Lady M is a bakery chain originally from NYC that is famous for their crêpes cakes, which have more than 20 layers of handmade crêpes. They have several outlets in New York, one in...
These polenta fries are rolled in Parmesan cheese and then baked until crispy. The fries have a crisp exterior and a soft, creamy interior. I’m pretty much obsessed with all kinds of fries. I...
These chocolate peanut butter cookies are stuffed with Reese’s peanut butter cups so each cookie has a creamy peanut butter center. The cookies are topped with chocolate chunks, too. They are so rich and...
Lobster West is a small restaurant in Encinitas offering Maine lobster rolls and other seafood sandwiches. Lately, I’ve been on a mission to find the best lobster roll in San Diego. Lobster West is...
These individual pumpkin flavored cakes are moist and fluffy and filled with a delicious Nutella spread. I came up with this recipe several years ago and it’s one that I make every year, but...
Tasty Noodle House opened recently in the Convoy area, replacing Yu’s Garden. With another location in Irvine, this Chinese chain is quite popular and since its opening, it’s kept quite busy. We went for...
During our last trip to Orange County, I visited the most charming macaron shop that makes some of the cutest macarons I’ve ever come across. Run by a husband and wife team, the store sells...
These baked pumpkin chips are a crunchy, healthy and easy snack. If you enjoy the flavor of pumpkin, this is a great alternative to regular potato chips. This time of year, it seems like...
