October is National Dessert month. And you know how I feel about desserts. Recently I was invited to Coco’s Bakery Restaurant to check out some of their offerings for National Dessert Month. Coco’s is...
I love brownies. I love truffle chocolates. So when I saw a recipe combining fudgy brownies with chopped up pieces of truffles I knew I would love it. The recipe I found is on...
FH and I really enjoy Fleming’s for happy hour, but haven’t had a chance to visit for a while. Their clever slogan is “5 for $6 until 7.” In other words, 5 appetizers, cocktails,...
I had a lot of success adding pumpkin and spices to some of my favorite baked goods. A few weeks ago, I thought about making pumpkin soft pretzels. Rather than keeping the pretzel savory,...
One of my favorite things about going to Taiwan are the buffets. The buffets in Taiwan generally are quite extravagant, making the Las Vegas ones pale in comparison. The week before my trip, fellow...
These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are an irresistible treat during the fall. The soft pumpkin cookies are studded with melty chocolate chips and they puff up as they bake so that they’re nice and...
A few weeks ago, I was provided with two bottles of Farrarelle’s Naturally Sparkling Mineral water to sample and review. What really intrigued me right from the start is that this mineral water is...
A few weeks ago, FH and I paid Do Re Mi a revisit. Do Re Mi is one of our favorite spots when we are in the mood for something healthy yet hearty. We...
These bubble buns are made from scratch and flavored with fall spices. The soft cinnamon pumpkin bread is topped with a sweet glaze. Pumpkin bubble buns are an indulgent weekend breakfast treat perfect for...
The pumpkin snickerdoodles are soft cookies flavored with cinnamon. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The cookies also have beautiful cracked tops like crinkle cookies. I’ve made different kinds...
For me, Fall baking is never complete without several loaves of pumpkin bread. Over the years, I’ve tried many recipes, but this one remains my favorite. Last year, I picked up this Nordic Ware...
A few weeks ago, I noticed a grand opening sign for You Zen, located in the La Jolla Colony plaza that houses Vons, Leucadia Pizzeria, etc. You Zen is a Japanese restaurant serving mainly...
