Another month has passed and it’s time for another house update (plus a giveaway by OXO at the end of this post)! The part of the house we actually have spent the majority of...
I have eagerly been following Eater’s coverage of the new Common Theory Public House. With its grand opening last weekend, I couldn’t wait a minute longer. We tried out the two previous former occupants...
These creamy ice pops have chocolate cookie crumbles and Oreo cream scattered throughout. With summer officially here, I couldn’t wait to break out my ice pop molds. I love making ice pops. They are...
Ladurée, along with Pierre Hermé, are the two most famous bakeries for macarons in France. There is much debate as to who makes the superior macaron. I am firmly in the Pierre Herme camp,...
This single-serving cheesecake mug cake is less than 300 calories per serving. And it’s only 4 ingredients! It’s an easy microwave dessert that takes just takes minutes to make. This cheesecake in a mug is...
El Agave, which has been a popular Mexican restaurant in Old Town, recently opened a second location in Del Mar, occupying the former space of one of my previous favorites Flavor Del Mar. The...
Bacon wrapped onion rings are dipped in sriracha for a spicy snack. The bacon is so crispy – you won’t miss the onion ring batter. They are a fun snack for parties or game days. I made a...
This tropical tart makes a lovely dessert centerpiece and comes together easily. I’ve seen quite a few recipe posts for mango tarts lately, inspiring me to try making my own. This was my first...
We recently revisited Carnitas’ Snack Shack with some friends. The pork-centric restaurant is a popular request when we have friends visiting from out of town. I am eagerly anticipating the opening of their second...
Thick, soft peanut butter cookies are studded with Oreo cookie pieces, making it a perfect blend of peanut butter and cookies and cream. This recipe combines two delicious flavors: peanut butter and cookies and...
Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream had their grand opening this weekend. They offer 32 flavors of Tropical Dreams super premium (at least 18% butterfat) ice cream and sorbets made in Hawaii. And most importantly, they...
If you love Nutella, this is a Nutella twist on Strawberry Shortcakes, adding a Nutella whipped cream in the middle. Nutella and strawberries are a delicious pairing! Today is National Strawberry Shortcake Day! To...
