These mini chewy mochi cakes are shaped like donuts and topped with a chocolate glaze. National Donut Day was last Friday, which is what inspired me to make these. I had my housewarming this...
A few weeks ago, I attended the wedding of a good friend. He asked me to take pictures of the food, since he knows I’ve shared past wedding dinners on this blog, and I...
Refreshing brewed iced tea is combined with wine and seasonal fruit for a perfect party drink. This weekend I’ll be hosting my first official house party. I’m quite excited but also nervous. I decided...
TJ Oyster Bar has become quite popular in San Diego, especially since the opening of their new location. While the original location is a casual taco shop, the new location is a sit-down restaurant...
Tender bites of chicken are coated in this flavorful honey sriracha sauce; perfect for a weeknight meal. One of my favorite chicken variations has been the honey sriracha chicken I made a few months...
T-Pop Desserts & More is a new dessert and boba tea shop that opened a few weeks ago. I was drawn in after seeing pictures of their honey brick toast. The decor is interesting,...
Kung pao shrimp is an easy Chinese stir-fry you can make at home. I’m sharing my best tips for making it, including how to cook the shrimp so they’re plump and juicy. If you...
Rita’s Italian Ice, a famous East Coast chain known for their ice and custard combination, has been expanding to the West Coast. Several locations are set to open in San Diego this year. I’ve...
These flourless Nutella cookies are just four ingredients and so simple to make. They are chewy, nutella-y, and have some healthy oats mixed in. I’m on another Nutella baking kick. I don’t know why, but Nutella has been on my mind a lot lately, so...
One of the best meals we’ve had this year was our visit to Dinner. While not as well known as Heston Blumenthal’s other restaurant, Fat Duck (a 3 Michelin star restaurant), I was more...
This homemade version of Starbucks Frappuccino is made even better with Nutella. A few weeks ago, I saw an Instagram photo of bottled Nutella coffee. Mind Blown. Unfortunately, the photo was for a product...
During a recent trip to LA, I met up with some friends at Bull Demon King Cafe, a small Taiwanese restaurant specializing in beef noodle soup. They even have a contest for a super...
