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...
This mug cake tastes just like a peppermint candy and has swirls of red mixed in, making it very festive. I had another post planned for today, but it didn’t quite turn out. It...
Szechuan Taste recently opened in San Diego, in the same plaza as Bullpen and Do Re Mi. There’s been an influx of Sichuan-style Chinese restaurants that opened in San Diego this year and I guess...
These hot chocolate cookies are made with cocoa mix and topped with a toasted marshmallow. They are warm, gooey, and make a delicious holiday cookie. As you can see, hot chocolate is still on...
Nomad Donuts recently opened in North Park. They are currently in their soft opening phase but I’ve already heard some good things about the business and I love donuts, so I couldn’t wait to...
This is a twist on traditional European-style, thick hot chocolate, adding the delicious Nutella flavor to the drink. It’s the perfect winter holiday drink. I am in full holiday mode. We started putting up...
Ike’s is a popular sandwich chain that originally started in San Francisco. As a result of its overwhelming popularity, it now has several locations in Northern California and a one in Southern California. I tried their sandwiches on...
