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...
The mini pumpkin donuts I made earlier this week disappeared fast. I decided to make another batch, but as mini muffins. Mini muffins are easier to make. It’s easier to pour into the pan...
A few weeks ago, FH and I were invited by McCue Marketing Communications to attend the second annual CRUSH event in Temecula featuring the food and wine of Temecula. FH and I used to...
So it should come as no surprise that not everything in my kitchen comes out perfectly. For weeks now I’ve been wanting to make these brownie cookies I bookmarked.
Recently, as part of the Foodbuzz program, I was selected to try out samples of Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolates. I absolutely love dark chocolate, so I was pretty psyched to be chosen. My lovely...
