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....
This Pizza Dip has seven layers of cheese and pizza toppings for a fun game day or party snack. It’s easy to make and perfect with tortilla chips! I love game day appetizers, so I’m excited to...
Froissants™, or fried croissants, is the newest item at Extraordinary Desserts. Last week, I saw these delicious looking fried croissants all over my Instagram feed, and I immediately wanted to try them. When I...
These baked crispy apple chips are a great healthy snack that you can easily make at home. Is it Monday already? I’m going to keep things simple as it’s been a really long day....
This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Hello Kitty. To celebrate, the world’s first ever official Hello Kitty Convention is taking place this weekend in downtown Los Angeles at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. If you weren’t...
