About a month ago, we had a meal at Juniper & Ivy with a group of friends. Unfortunately for my friends, this was during the time Chef Blais was filming Hunger Games and Top...
If you want a healthier substitute for mashed potatoes, you will love this mashed cauliflower recipe. It’s a low-carb side dish that is creamy and rich just like regular mashed potatoes but lighter and...
Rita’s Italian Ice, the popular chain from the East Coast specializing in Italian ice and custards, has continued to open locations in San Diego. I read about the opening in Mira Mesa a couple...
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I’ve had an obsession lately with skillet sauces. I love how easy they are and how much they cut down on the prep work for...
This soft serve pineapple dessert is refreshing and light and tastes like the popular Dole Pineapple Whip served at Disneyland. I hope everyone is having a good start of the week. I’m unusually energetic...
Iron Pig Alehouse recently opened in Pacific Beach, offering a modern approach to Texas-style barbecue. They offer several beers on tap and the menu has bbq favorites like brisket, baby back ribs and beef ribs,...
These crispy, light churros are eaten with a thick chocolate sauce, much like the ones at Chocolateria San Ginés in Madrid, Spain. As some of you might recall, about two months ago I had the...
Last Monday, the 47th Pillsbury Bake-Off® took place in Nashville, Tennessee. I was very fortunate to attend as media. The Pillsbury Bake-Off® is something I’ve always followed closely. I like trying out the winning recipes...
Hot chicken is a signature dish in Nashville, and Hattie B’s is supposed to serve some of the best. I recently took a quick trip to Nashville, as media for the 47th Pillsbury Bakeoff (more...
This lighter version of my pumpkin spice mug is only 190 calories. It’s a nice little treat you don’t have to feel guilty about and ready in just a few minutes. I don’t know...
This honey orange chicken dish has crunchy chicken pieces that are baked and do not use any panko breadcrumbs. The chicken tastes and looks like it has been deep-fried, but it isn’t. I’m so...
Kettner Exchange recently opened in Little Italy. I have been eagerly following this new restaurant project since it was announced a year ago. The restaurant has two levels, with both indoor and outdoor seating....
