We had a very good meal at Table No. 10 earlier this year and I’ve been wanting to return again. So last weekend, we had a dinner there and also did some catching up...
Red velvet cake is one of my favorite cake flavors and I’m so happy I was able to create a mug cake version which looks so red and cheery, matching the holiday season. The...
Trader Joe’s December Fearless Flyer came out recently and of course I had to make my way over to try out their newest featured items. Here is what I ended up getting: Triple Ginger...
No bake chocolate cheesecake with a layer of cookies and cream cheesecake is the ultimate summer dessert. It’s great for entertaining because you can make it ahead and there’s no oven required. Today I’m...
Trinitea recently opened a location in Hillcrest. The boba tea cafe has another location in San Carlos, which I have not visited before. We randomly stumbled upon the new store when we saw their...
Located in Hillcrest, R Gang Eatery is a restaurant owned by former Top Chef contestant Rich Sweeney. The restaurant is open for brunch and dinner and is most known for its house-made tater tots. The restaurant been on my...
These cookies and cream cookies stay soft and fluffy for days, making them a perfect gift for the holidays. Crushed Oreo cookies are mixed into the batter give the cookies a little crunch in...
Langer’s Delicatessen in Los Angeles, which has been around for over 60 years, is famous for their pastrami sandwich, arguably one of the best in the country. As the end of the year approaches,...
This microwave peppermint flavored fudge is festive and makes a great holiday gift. It’s easy and stores well too. Fudge is always on my holiday baking list since it’s something that can be made...
Chinese Sesame Scallion Bread (also sometimes referred to as Sesame Pancake, 芝麻大餅, pronounced zhi ma da bing), is a fluffy, thick bread filled with scallions and crusted with sesame seeds. It’s commonly found in Northern Chinese...
A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to attend the Del Mar Gourmet Food Truck Festival, which occurs about twice a year. While I’m no longer as obsessed with food trucks as when they...
If you are still doing your holiday gift shopping (like me), here is a round-up of various gift ideas I’ve come up with based on some of my favorite things. Kitchen Gadgets Progressive International...
