These homemade Doritos nachos are inspired by the Dorito tacos you can get at Taco Bell. Dorito chips topped with seasoned ground turkey and cheese are a little healthier and just as good as the fast-food version. Plus,...
RakiRaki, a new ramen place, recently had its soft opening. It’s located in the plaza with the horrible parking that also houses restaurants like Red Moon, Tapioca Express and Tofu House. According to the...
Well it doesn’t feel like October in San Diego, but I tried to get myself in the Fall baking mode this weekend with a few pumpkin recipes including this pumpkin ale bread. It felt...
It’s been a while since I’ve eaten at Yakyudori Ramen & Yakitori and I’ve been wanting to revisit. We went for lunch recently and found they even serve a lunch special menu. Yay for...
During Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, snowskin mooncakes are traditionally enjoyed with a cup of hot tea. Usually, right before Moon Festival, you’ll see bakeries and grocery stores carrying mooncakes. People will buy them and give...
Today is the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, which to me, just means I get to eat mooncakes! I’m going to keep this really short. I just wanted to wish those who are celebrating, a Happy...
These blueberry muffins are topped with a buttery streusel topping. They are perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea! I’m sharing how to make the muffins plus a review of the Keurig...
One of the things Taiwan is most known for is Beef Noodle Soup (NRM). Taipei is saturated with places that offer it, many serving it with knife shaved or hand pulled noodles. You can...
Oreos, chocolate covered potato chips, caramel and vanilla ice cream. Okay, so this isn’t exactly a healthy after-school snack. But it does sound good doesn’t it? “After School Special” is actually a flavor offered...
Katsuya by Starck is a chain of upscale restaurants originally from LA, featuring Japanese food for the American palate. Located inside the Andaz hotel in downtown San Diego, this swanky restaurant space is massive...
I came across a recipe for BLT guacamole on the California Avocado Commission website. Immediately I thought, Duh, of course bacon would make guacamole taste better. I love making fresh guacamole. I discovered how...
The two most well known macaron shops in Paris are Pierre Hermé and Ladurée. Of course I had to try both. One good thing about Ladurée is that it is very accessible. Not only...
