Last year I missed out on the Denver Comic Con since we were in the midst of our home renovation. Paul exhibited solo and based on attendance as well as strong interest, I made a promise to attend this year. And it was even bigger than imagined, especially for a convention only in its second... Continue Reading →
San Diego County Fair: Games and Bacon (Yet Again)
The fair season is kicking off once again and the doors to the San Diego County Fair will be open June 8 until July 4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The theme for this year's fair is Game On! focusing on classic board games as well as the more computer-oriented variety. And to fit that theme,... Continue Reading →
They Might Be Brownies: Chia Seeds and Coconut Oil
Brownies should be brownies. I learned that lesson the first time I tried Jessica Seinfeld's brownies with spinach and carrots back in 2007. The vegetables were visible in the completed brownie (as evidenced above) and the spinach taste never really went away. I couldn't very well leave experimenting with brownies alone when I recently was doing research... Continue Reading →
The Dog Days of Summer: Beach Adventures, Tokyo Dog and Weinermobile
It's not officially summer yet but we're treating it like it is. We've been hitting the beach and eating hot dogs. (Summer is officially marked by the summer solstice when the sun is the farthest point away from the equator and also the longest day of the year.) We've discovered that since adopting a puppy... Continue Reading →
Across the Border: A Glance at the Inaugural Fiestas Del Mar
Something new is always heating up in Baja. They have a growing food scene and now wine is playing an even bigger part. I had heard about Baja's extensive wineries and had planned to check it out myself. Instead of a research-based trip traveling from place to place, I was able to experience it all... Continue Reading →
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee: On Doing It Right
One thing I appreciate about Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee is the AP Style spelling of 'doughnuts' instead of the more common 'donuts.' It immediately concocts sophistication and extra effort in both spelling out the extra letters and it especially rings true when it comes to the actual donut itself. But that's only one of many... Continue Reading →
Taco Bell’s Breakfast Experiment: Waffle Tacos
Taco Bell has been on a roll lately. With the introduction of tacos encased in Dorito shell followed a year later with a Cool Ranch version, they've rolled out with a breakfast variety but in a waffle form. The appropriately named Waffle Taco has only one confirmed sighting and it's in Santa Ana. Considering Taco Bell's... Continue Reading →
United Fresh Convention: Not Just Harvesting Machines
At first glance, United Fresh, a convention held at the San Diego Convention Center May 14-16, had me thinking the entire convention was only about efficiency in harvesting, shelf-stable packaging and tracking produce to the stores. But it turned out to be much more than that, to my relief. After wandering through the heavy machinery on... Continue Reading →
My Love-Hate Relationship: Bardot Bars
Considering my love for all things ice cream I had to ask myself recently if price was an issue when I visited Bardot Bars, an upscale ice cream shop that opened last year in La Jolla. But there are several things to consider with Bardot: It's located in the heart of La Jolla, smack on Prospect... Continue Reading →
Pacific Beach’s Oldie but Goodie: Mr. Frostie
With San Diego weather being bipolar lately, overly hot one day followed by cooler weather the next few days, one thing remains constant: I am always in the mood for ice cream. Pacific Beach remains one of my favorite places to explore since moving from Hillcrest. They have a Trader Joe's, several places open to... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 