When I went to New York City last year, we tried the cookies from Momofuku’s Milk Bar, which I really enjoyed–especially the corn cookies. These giant cookies are chewy, sweet, with just a subtle...
Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza recently opened its newest location, this one inside Genessee Plaza (directly across from the Balboa Mesa plaza that houses the new 85C Bakery and Cafe, Chicken Charlie’s and Boudin). Interestingly, the plaza across the...
The last few years, Mr. K and I have developed a tradition of doing a practice turkey run-through before Thanksgiving. So this past Sunday –being the last Sunday before Thanksgiving– we spent most of the...
We had some amazing BBQ in Nashville, and one of our favorite stops was Jack’s Bar-B-Que. It was so good, we actually went back right before our flight so we could get some for...
This creamy cauliflower gratin is healthier than the potato version but just as delicious. It’s made with mashed cauliflower, bacon, and cheese so it’s creamy and cheesy. It’s a great side dish for holiday...
This dessert sandwich is stuffed with Nutella and marshmallow creme. It’s messy, gooey, and absolutely delicious. Do you ever have times in your life where you are so busy that you feel like you need...
S&M Sausage and Meat is the newest concept by Scott Slater (owner of Slater’s 50/50), focusing on a menu of exotic game meats and creative twists on traditional dishes. The casual eatery has a cheeky,...
This warm and hearty casserole is creamy, cheesy and easy to put together. It’s the perfect weeknight meal. I do not like that it gets dark so early now. During the summer, we would regularly...
This past weekend, the popular 85ºC Bakery and Cafe chain opened its first location in San Diego to record breaking crowds waiting for the fresh breads, drinks and cakes that the bakery offers. As...
Honey sriracha brussels sprouts are a great side dish for holiday dinners. You only need four ingredients and the brussels sprouts on the stalk are a fun presentation. Here is another Thanksgiving recipe idea:...
This easy mug cake tastes just like melted Reese’s peanut butter cups in cake form. Over the weekend, I shared my new love for Reese’s chocolate peanut butter spread on Instagram. Have you tried...
One of the meals I was most looking forward to eating during my trip to Nashville was breakfast. Grits, sausage, biscuits and gravy, I wanted to try it all. Puckett’s was highly recommended, so...
