These fun bubble waffle ice cream cones are made using Hong Kong-style egg waffles (sometimes referred to as eggettes or egg puffs). They have become a trendy dessert to serve but you can make...
Tater tot nachos (aka Totchos) are made slightly healthier with the substitute of cauliflower tots. One of my new favorite football game day foods is tater tot nachos which some people also refer to as totchos....
One of my favorite places to hang out is Holsem Coffee. With 17 coffee creations, various teas, and local baked goods, there is just so much to try. The high ceilings, marble counters and...
The Halal Guys, a famous food cart from New York City, recently opened a location in Costa Mesa, Orange County. I couldn’t wait to visit. For 25 years, The Halal Guys have operated only...
I always love shopping at Trader Joe’s in October. They have some many exciting products and always go all out with their pumpkin themed items. Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookie Butter Trader Joe’s always has one...
Wrench and Rodent is a sushi spot offering an unorthodox take on sushi. It’s a little hard to spot because it’s located inside Bull Taco (check out the google map image here). I was going to...
This mug cake combines cookie butter spread, pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. The inspiration came from Trader Joe’s new pumpkin pie spice cookie butter, which I am completely in love with. I didn’t use...
A creamy pumpkin curry sauce is tossed with zucchini noodles for a tasty meatless dish. This dish combines two of my current obsessions: pumpkin and zucchini noodles. It’s light, easy and makes a great...
Stuffed! is a popular food truck in San Diego, known for their stuffed burgers. If you’re feeling ravenous, this is definitely the place to go for lunch. In addition to gourmet burgers, they also...
Tamsui, also known as Danshui, is a small city in northern Taiwan that is a popular tourist attraction because of its historic importance (in the 19th century it was the center for shipping). During my...
These shortcut Chinese scallion pancakes taste similar to the traditional version, but without having to deal with kneading or rolling dough. The batter comes together in about 5 minutes. Chinese scallion pancakes (葱油饼, pronounced...
Seb’s Panini is a panini stand that operates at several local San Diego farmers markets. It caught my attention when it was recently named one of “The 10 Best Panini in America” by The...
