After my successful attempt at baking a banana nut bread, I found all these images of chocolate banana bread that looked delicious. I’ve never eaten chocolate banana nut bread but I wanted to try...
If I had to pick one fruit as my favorite…well, actually I wouldn’t be able to choose just one fruit, as I love so many. But lychee definitely ranks in my top five favorite...
Trend Restaurant400 Moffett BlvdMountain View, CA My family used to rave about the authentic delicious Sichuan dishes served at Trend. I never got to visit it with my family. Recently, they have introduced a...
Pinkberry207 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92101www.pinkberry.com Before froyo places began popping up on every corner, there was Pinkberry. While Pinkberry is not the original frozen yogurt shop, it is arguably one of the main...
This 3-ingredient Papaya Smoothie is an easy drink with many health benefits and one of my favorite ways to use up fresh papaya. Smoothies are such a great way to enjoy fruit and this...
A mid-day post! So I’m currently at work drinking mediocre coffee, and wishing I had some sea salt coffee from 85C Bakery and Cafe. Thus, the inspiration for this mid-day lunch post. I picked...
King Eggroll980 Lundy AveSan Jose, CA. 95133 (408) 729-8307 www.kingeggroll.com Boyfriend has always loved the eggrolls I bring back from King Eggroll. My previous post can be found here. On my most recent trip...
Tita's Kitchenette 2720 E Plaza BlvdNational City, CA 91950(619) 472-5801 Knowing that I was going to be in National City, I wanted to take the opportunity to try out some Filipino restaurants while in...
While the name may not sound very appealing to those unfamiliar with this traditional Chinese dessert, this is an easy, tasty dessert soup that is perfect for a hot summer day and offers many...
Boyfriend and I attended a wedding recently of one of my close friends, who got married at Elliston Vineyards in Sunol, California. This is the first wedding event I’ve attended since starting this food...
This red velvet cupcake recipe doesn’t have buttermilk and is easy to make. The cupcakes come out a vibrant red. Dress them up with frosting or leave them plain – they’re delicious either way....
Cucumber salad is a refreshing and easy side dish. This version is a Chinese-style one I learned how to make from my mom and is still one of my favorite easy salads. Learn which...
