It's that time of year again and no, I don't mean that or even that. I'm talking about the largest pop culture convention in the world, located right here in San Diego: Comic-Con! San Diego Comic-Con International starts Wednesday with preview night and continues through Sunday and as usual, I'll be helping Paul at his Cool Jerk table, located... Continue Reading →
Ground Control to Major Appetite: Astronaut Food
Last week, I watched the last manned space flight (for now) take off from Florida to the International Space Station. I'm still amazed at the intensity of the launch and how quickly the shuttle reaches orbit. While watching this historic event via my computer, several questions popped into my head: What's it like to shoot into... Continue Reading →
Playing Vegetable Roulette: CSA Box
Nothing gets my nerves in a bind than deciding what to do with a load of fresh vegetables dropped off at my doorstep. These vegetables were courtesy of Abundant Harvest Organics. They provide a CSA-ish box with farm-fresh organics not only from San Diego but from Central Valley as well. When I was offered the opportunity... Continue Reading →
Rest in Peace Herr Sausage King
An institution has been lost in my neighborhood. The storefront that once held Sausage King is now up for rent following the passing of Fred Spenner. I only spoke to Mr. Spenner only a few times. He always helped me choose the right meat for the recipe. Was I making paella? I needed linguica. And... Continue Reading →
Taste of Adams Avenue: The Belly Rules The Mind
One of the best ways to know a neighborhood is to leisurely walk around it. But to know which restaurants to visit can be time-consuming and expensive. Luckily for curious minds and stomachs like mine, there are "Tastes of (insert neighborhood of choice here)" popping up all around the city. Taste of Little Italy and Taste of... Continue Reading →
Pub Cakes + Chocolate Winner!
The best thing about having my birthday at the beginning of July? Usually an extended loooooong weekend! A long weekend to sleep. A long weekend to watch movies. And long weekend to indulge in birthday cupcakes! For my birthday this year, I decided to make it all about relaxing: I got in my daily morning... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 