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...
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...
