Weeknight meals are hectic. Between coming home from work, unwinding and trying to figure out what's for dinner, I'm almost always famished. I've been known to munch on things that almost destroy my appetite for a full-fledged meal but if I know it's going to be noodles or rice-related, I can hold off with eager... Continue Reading →
Sunday Dinners at Fleming’s Prime Steak House & Wine Bar: A Bevy of Choices
Sunday dinners are something of importance to me. It’s a time to relax, take some effort to cook something special that hopefully lasts a few days into the week and reflect on the past week and the one to come. But with the uncomfortably hot weather, any type of heavy duty cooking in the kitchen... Continue Reading →
Haven’t Bean There: White Bean Dip
“Beans beans the musical fruit, the more you eat, the more you toot.” –Bart Simpson Until recently, I had a hate relationship with beans. Any bean accompanying a dish I ordered would be passed on to someone else, usually Paul. If there was an option to sub it with something else, I would gladly take... Continue Reading →
Small (And Not-So-Small) Jobs + Alpine Donuts
One of the things I hear the most often from my friends who have homes is the need to find a dependable person to do the small things around the place. Installing sinks, fixing light fixtures, building a fence – you know, the ongoing to-do list that comes with owning and wanting to constantly improve... Continue Reading →
Bizarre Foods America Uncut: Andrew Zimmern at Oasis Ice Cream
Between prepping for comic-con, the actual event itself, recovering and situating our household for the "big move," we overlooked Andrew Zimmern’s episode of Bizarre Foods America featuring San Diego. As I’m patiently awaiting for the episode to on non-cable venues, friend and fellow blogger, Marie, and I had an opportunity to meet him at... Continue Reading →
Comic-Con After Hours: Dos Equis’ Most Interesting Dinner + Stay Thirsty Grant
Before completely closing the book on San Diego Comic-Con until next year, there was one event I was invited to that wasn’t widely advertised: the Dos Equis Most Interesting Academy Dinner. Renowned chef Craig Thornton traveled south from Los Angeles to San Diego to serve four dinners over two nights to comic-con artists, nerdlebrities and movers... Continue Reading →
San Diego Comic-Con 2012 Wrap-Up: All Things Related to Food
Just like that and San Diego Comic-Con is over. All the weeks of prep and the days just blew by once the event was finally here. I'm sure you're already seeing a ton of comic-con recaps out there, covering everything from upcoming movie releases, breaking news, reunions and limited-edition collector’s items. Here’s my update on... Continue Reading →
Agent of L.U.N.C.H.: Where to Eat Downtown During Comic-Con
San Diego Comic-Con is here again. This year marks the 10th year Paul and I will be exhibiting in Small Press and countless years attending. With that, we're always looking for new places to recommend to people or visit if we have a chance to take a break before or after exhibiting. It goes without... Continue Reading →
Secret to Smooth Limeade/Lemonade: Simple Syrup
Due to lack of time and lots of stress, I'm posting one of the most simple recipes known to man. But it's an ingredient that could mean the difference between a good limeade/lemonade to a great one: simple syrup. The basic ingredients for a basic 'ade is your choice of lemons or limes, sugar and... Continue Reading →
Home Renovation: “Beware of Water”
If someone were to ask me a month ago if we were going to meet our deadline of moving in AND finishing our renovation, I would reply with a cautious “yes.” But as luck would have it, disaster struck and it came in the form of water. When Jim Nichols and the rest of the... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 