The new Ballast Point Brewery in the Miramar area recently opened its full service restaurant section. We’ve really enjoyed the new brewery location and have been eagerly waiting for the restaurant to debut, so...
On New Year’s Day, we had lunch at QT Pot with Mr. K’s family. Quite a few years ago, my mom started this tradition of us eating hot pot on New Year’s Day, and so...
These oven-roasted rosemary potatoes are so easy to make. They are crispy on the outside, buttery soft on the inside, and make a great dinner or breakfast side dish or breakfast potatoes. Mr. K...
One of my favorite bites last year was the Siren Sandwich from Supernatural Sandwiches. We’ve since been back several times to try out more menu items. Kirin This is their version of a Vietnamese...
Cauliflower fried rice is a healthier alternative to traditional fried rice. It’s a low carb and vegetarian dish that is great as a side for your favorite take-out-inspired dishes. I’ve shared my obsession with cauliflower, and I’m using it a...
This Honey Lemon Chicken has a crunchy coating but it’s not fried. It’s baked in the oven instead! You only need three ingredients for the breading and it’s gluten-free, too. My current favorite way to eat chicken is this baked method,...
Draft Republic, owned by the Cohn Restaurant Group, recently opened in the Costa Verde plaza, replacing the former La Jolla Strip Club. While I never visited the former grill-your-own-steaks restaurant, I was interested in...
It’s the start of 2015, so I’m trying to share some healthy recipes, like these super easy egg white omelets cooked in the microwave. They can be prepped ahead of time and eaten on-the-go.
On our last road trip to Los Angeles, our friends took us to Sapp Coffee Shop, which is supposed to have the best Thai boat noodles in Los Angeles, even earning a visit from...
It’s the last day of 2014 and I’m counting down my top ten favorite savory and sweet bites from dining out adventures this year. It was really hard to narrow down this list, but...
It’s that time of year again. As much as I’m feeling bittersweet about saying goodbye to 2014, I do look forward to reflecting back on the year and making this round-up list. This year,...
Here is one more New Year’s Eve recipe idea: champagne flavored mug cakes cooked directly in champagne flutes. You can top them with a light champagne cream frosting and some silver sprinkles. It’s back...
