DH and I really enjoy having lunch and desserts at Opera Patisserie. The little French cafe is always completely packed when we visit, all the way until closing. I wish they had longer operating...
Sometimes I’m craving fresh cookies, but the thought of having to use my stand mixer, clean-up, etc, makes me feel too lazy, even though the cookies don’t take that long to make. So when...
One of my favorite meals last year was at The Hart & The Hunter. First of all, how cool is the name? The menu and decor is equally intriguing. Tucked inside the Palihotel on...
One of my favorite things to get at Japanese ramen shops is the ajitsuke tamago, a perfectly soft boiled marinated egg, with the center still a creamy, runny custard. I didn’t know how to...
These chocolate truffle cookies are a fun way to dress up a regular chocolate chip cookie. Each cookie is stuffed with a rich chocolate truffle that melts while the cookies bake. When you take...
Please note, the giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to comment #44! DH and I were lucky enough to be invited back to preview Del Mar Rendezvous’ Restaurant Week menu and host a giveaway for...
With the cold weather, DH and I have been constantly craving ramen and tsukemen. We recently stopped by RakiRaki again and I thought it was time for an updated post since there have been...
I’m always obsessed with finding new and quick recipes. I recently came across a savory sour cream quick bread recipe which looked promising and also allowed me to lighten up the recipe by using...
The Original Sab-E-Lee recently opened a new location in Rancho Penasquitos. After Kirk first reported of a new Sab-E-Lee was opening, I was really excited to check it out. I’ve always enjoyed the original...
Crispy oven-baked fries are easy to make with just four ingredients. Learn how to make the best oven fries with just a few tips and tricks! This weekend, I tried making a baked French...
DH and I both really love pomegranates. A few years ago, after being frustrated with how long it was taking us to open one, I did some research on finding a faster method. I...
Out of all the Bouchon Bakeries I have visited, my favorite is the one in Yountville. It’s only slightly bigger than the locations in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, but it offers many more...
