Recently, I was sent a sample box of Peet’s coffee to try as part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program. When I opened my box, I was excited to see two bags of Peet’s coffee...
This past weekend there was some interesting weather. While we were experiencing a heat wave in San Diego, parts of the East Coast were experiencing some severe snow. In October! Hot cocoa didn’t seem...
Hi everyone. A new San Diego Magazine piece written by yours truly is published today, recommending some delicious Turkish-style flat bread pizzas for under $10. To read more, click here.
After reading San Diego Magazine’s feature on the newly opened Jersey Joe’s Pizzeria, I knew I wanted to go check them out. Images of zeppoles and pepperoni garlic knots danced in my mind. I...
I have a love-hate relationship when it comes to making fried doughnuts. The process goes a little like this: I come across a recipe I want to try and I put it on the...
I’ve been craving castella cake for a while now, and I finally got around to making one this weekend. Castella cake (also called kasutera cake) is a Japanese sponge cake which is moist and...
Pumpkin French toast is a wonderful breakfast or brunch dish during the fall. Soft slices of pumpkin bread are dipped in custard and cooked in butter until browned. Top it with maple syrup for a decadent fall treat. Not long ago...
FH and I were recently invited to Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion to check out their new Fall Prix Fixe menu. Those familiar with Roy’s most likely know that Roy’s offers a Prix Fixe Menu all...
Those pumpkin bread rolls I previously made disappeared pretty fast. I decided to make them again, but instead as loaves. I made one regular loaf to be used for French toast at a later...
Recently, I was provided with a $50 gift card to try out Walgreens Photo Center. Since I recently just got back from vacation, it was a perfect opportunity for me to make a vacation...
This pumpkin cake has a tender crumb similar to a pound cake. It’s easy to make and a wonderful dessert during the fall season. I’ve made Pumpkin Bread and so when I saw a...