Truffle cheese is a cost-effective way to experience the luxury of truffles without breaking the bank so I used Trader Joe’s truffle cheese to make a rich and creamy truffle mac and cheese. The earthy truffle flavor pairs perfectly with cheese and pasta...
As usual, December snuck up on me. I’ve been scrambling to buy gifts and thought I’d take a moment to share a list of ideas for others still looking for present ideas. Electronics Roku...
The kouign amann I had at Dominique Ansel Bakery was one of the best sweets I’ve had this year. So when I got a tip that b. patisserie, a French bakery that opened last...
I’ve tried many pumpkin bread recipes and the recipe I’m sharing today is the best pumpkin bread I’ve made and my go-to during the fall. It has a perfect balance of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves...
Chengdu Taste has been one of the buzziest new restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley since its opening, with lines out the door at all hours. It got even more popular after being reviewed...
Peppermint Chocolate Mug Cake- a minty, chocolate microwave cake perfect for winter. Best eaten warm during these cold months. I’ve been on a peppermint crushing kick lately. Smashing the little peppermint candies with a...
The Kona Kai Resort in San Diego recently underwent more than $20 million of renovations. Last month, Mr. K and I were invited to check out the revamped Vessel Restaurant for a 6-course dinner...
This peppermint fudge recipe is so easy to make with 3 ingredients. This is a quick microwave fudge recipe with white chocolate and crushed peppermint candy. It’s perfect for the holidays! I love making fudge in the microwave. It’s so easy! I’m...
We recently visited the new Puesto location inside The Headquarters at Seaport District. While the La Jolla location is a fast-casual eatery, the downtown location is quite impressive. The sit-down restaurant consists of two...
Pumpkin flavored mochi. The chewy Japanese confectionery sweet gets a Western twist with the addition of pumpkin. One dessert I always make for Thanksgiving is pumpkin mochi. If you have some leftover pumpkin puree,...
Venissimo Cheese just recently opened its newest location in The Headquarters at Seaport District. And this shop is actually openmuch later than its other San Diego locations. Mr. K and I are both cheese...
In addition to the sweets I brought to Thanksgiving, I also baked some Brazilian Cheese Breads. I am so in love with these breads, which are called Pão De Queijo. They are savory cheesy...
