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Animae

Animae is a new Asian-inspired restaurant by Brian Malarkey. The lavish restaurant is located in downtown on the ground floor of Pacific Gate by Bosa, a luxury condo development.

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25 Holiday Desserts (That Aren’t Cookies!)

With the holiday season here, I wanted to share some of my favorite holiday dessert recipes. I love Christmas cookies, but sometimes it’s nice to make something different, so I’ve gathered up my favorite...

2 Ingredient Keto Fudge

This fudge couldn’t be easier. It’s rich, chocolatey, nutty, chewy and just 2 ingredients. It takes about 10 minutes to make, stores well, and is perfect for a snack, treat, or dessert.

Keto Appetizers for Every Occasion

If you’re following a keto diet or know someone who is, you already know that it can be hard to find low-carb appetizers and snacks. I’ve been making keto recipes for a while now...

Roasted Delicata Squash with Brown Butter

Roasted delicata squash is an easy side dish to make in the fall and winter and its unique shape makes it a festive holiday dish. The squash is naturally sweet, similar to sweet potatoes,...

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4 Ingredient Keto Shortbread Cookies

Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth keto shortbread cookies are so easy to make and perfect for holiday baking and gifting. They are the perfect low carb and keto-friendly treat – they keep well and are only four ingredients!

34 Christmas Cookies Recipes for the Holidays

During the holidays I go cookie crazy and love to bake up batches of sweet treats to give as gifts or serve at holiday parties, so I’ve rounded up some of my most popular...

The Yasai

The Yasai is a new vegan Japanese restaurant from Chef Junya Watanabe (RakiRaki). Chef Watanabe has been known for introducing the newest food trends to San Diego and this vegan restaurant follows the current...

Keto Nutella Mug Cake

This low carb mug cake is flavored with cocoa and hazelnuts, resembling the taste of Nutella spread without needing Nutella spread to make it. It’s light and fluffy and cooks in the microwave in...

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Pumpkin Brownie Mug Cake

This eggless pumpkin brownie mug cake is super fudgy and chocolatey. It’s a great use for leftover pumpkin puree even when you’re tired of pumpkin-flavored desserts. You don’t taste the pumpkin but it makes...

Keto Garlic Rolls

Garlicky, fluffy, cheesy bread rolls that are low carb and keto-friendly. These pull-apart garlic bread rolls are a delicious low carb alternative to traditional dinner rolls. I’ve got one more Thanksgiving recipe to share....

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4 Ingredient Apple Cake

This easy apple cake is just four ingredients and tastes like a French apple cake. There is no butter or oil or baking powder needed. The end result is a fluffy and moist cake...