Hogetsu is a small Japanese mochi shop located in Chula Vista and always a must-visit for me when I’m in the area. The husband and wife team are friendly and talkative. The husband was trained...
Glam Air is an ice cream parlor that specializes in cotton candy soft serve creations served over dry ice. It’s one of the many fun dessert stops during our visit to Taipei. One thing I...
I came upon a flyer for Times Square Pizza & Bagels the other day and immediately felt compelled to investigate. It’s located inside the Sorrento Food Court, and I was a little skeptical, but...
These Pizza Cupcakes are savory pizza muffins made with pepperoni, cheese, and Italian seasoning. It’s a fun recipe to make for parties or game day – they’re like little pizzas in muffin form. I like coming up with different...
These biscuit beignets are fried fluffy squares of deliciousness. Not quite a donut and not quite a traditional beignet, but they make a great brunch item. I tried biscuit beignets for the first earlier...
Mess Royale opened in San Diego last month, offering authentic Montreal-style poutine and bagels. Until now, poutine with actual cheese curds and Montreal-style bagels have been pretty much nonexistent in San Diego. At Mess Royale,...
These chocolate almond butter cookies are flourless with a touch of cocoa powder to give them a rich chocolate flavor. They are easy to make with just a few ingredients and they have a...
I always want to eat at Din Tai Fung when in Taipei. Famous for their steamed pork dumplings (xiao long bao), this famous chain originated in Taiwan and there are several locations in Taipei....
Blistered shishito peppers are a delicious appetizer or bar snack you can make at home. I’m showing you how to cook them on the stove, grill or in the oven – whichever way you...
I recently went to Trader Joe’s to check out some of the new items featured in their Fearless Flyer as well as load up on other items that caught my eye. Giant Peruvian Inca...
Donut halves are lightly toasted with cheese, bacon and a runny egg. These donut breakfast sandwiches are a truly indulgent breakfast sandwich. Donut halves are lightly toasted with cheese, bacon and a runny egg....
Triple Coconut Mug Cake. If you love coconut, this is the cake for you. It’s light, fluffy, and full of coconut flavor from coconut oil, milk, and sweetened flakes. Plus, it takes just minutes...
