Pho Ca Dao 8373 Mira Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 564-0917 After my visit to Pho Cow Cali, a couple of people told me about Pho Ca Dao, which is nearby and...
This pumpkin mascarpone cake is light and fluffy with a texture that is a cross between cake and cheesecake. It is similar to the texture of Japanese cheesecake. I’m not a big fan of...
This mini pumpkin donut muffins taste like baked pumpkin donuts but in bite-sized form. They are easy to make and perfect for fall. A while ago I tried a baked donut muffin recipe that...
Cali Baguette Express 9225 Mira Mesa Blvd, #106 San Diego, CA 92126, (858) 695-8888 Cali Baguette Express has been on my to-do list for quite a while. I first read about it on CAB...
Cute little apple cider donuts topped with a cinnamon-sugar coating. These baked donuts are easy to make and perfect for fall. I have a thing for mini donuts and love making them but until...
A couple of months ago, I tried a Nutella chocolate chip cookie recipe. At the time, I thought I was just trying out another recipe and didn’t give it much thought. But the cookies...
On my trip to Seattle, I was able to fit in an afternoon visit to Chinatown. I like to go to the different Chinatowns when I travel, just to see and compare them. I...
I didn’t do too much baking this last week. I usually do a lot of baking on weekends and since I went home this past weekend for my mom’s birthday, I didn’t have a...
Shanghai Dumpling 12172 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd Saratoga, CA 95070 (408) 253-2232 As I wrote my post about my mom’s birthday dinner, I realized I haven’t yet posted on my dad’s birthday meal that was last...
These chocolate chip pumpkin muffins are easy to make and are spiced with fall flavors. The chocolate and pumpkin are a delicious combination. Plus, you can make these muffins ahead and freeze them to...
My best pumpkin bread recipe gets a chocolate chip upgrade! This chocolate chip pumpkin bread is so moist and studded with chocolaty goodness. It’s a must-make pumpkin bread for fall. I have a favorite...
Hot Pot Palace Buffet 1628 Hostetter Rd San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 392-0566 This past weekend we celebrated my mom’s birthday. We were initially going to attempt to check out Kome in Daly City,...
