One of the favorite stops in Paris this year was L’Éclair de Genie. Éclairs are always a must-eat for me when in Paris. Most of the French bakeries in the US just don’t make...
This homemade, do-it-yourself coffee soda is so simple to make and a really fun way to enjoy your coffee. Last weekend I was having lunch with my friend CC and she ordered a bottle...
This low-carb one-pot dinner is made with zucchini noodles for a light and healthy twist on regular pasta. The zucchini pasta is cooked in a simple tomato sauce just until the zucchini is tender....
Blush Ice Bar + East-West Kitchen recently opened in San Diego. Blush Ice Bar is a popular bar and raw kitchen concept with a location in San Jose. The San Diego version also adds...
Blueberry cobbler with cake mix is a quick and easy cobbler that is made with a fresh fruit filling. This is a dump cake which means no mixing bowls or complicated steps – you...
Soda & Swine’s second location inside Liberty Station recently opened. The new place is much larger (it occupies the former space of Roseville Cozinha) and has more parking too. The menu is the same and I...
This Vietnamese-style inspired coffee combines concentrated cold-brewed coffee with ice and condensed milk, for a cold and refreshing drink. Traditionally Vietnamese iced coffee is made with a stainless steel metal filter. I know this is not...
Last month, we were invited to Welk Resorts San Diego for a special dinner celebrating the launch of Welk Resorts’ new craft beer and wine partnership with local Iron Fist Brewing Co. and Belle...
French toast is dipped in an egg custard batter and then covered in panko bread crumbs, giving it a super crunchy finish. This crunchy French toast is great for a special weekend breakfast or brunch. This crunchy French toast is a...
Bracero is the highly anticipated restaurant by Chef Javier Plascencia, a star chef in Tijuana and a leader in the Baja movement, which opened in Little Italy a few weeks ago. We are big fans...
This flourless almond butter mug cake is just four ingredients and ready in minutes. It is fluffy, moist and you won’t believe it doesn’t contain any flour. With the hot weather, we’ve been avoiding...
This cucumber salad is cold, refreshing and easy to make. It’s a perfect side dish for summer. Growing up, my mom made two kinds of Chines-style cucumber salads: a savory smashed cucumber salad and a...
