The odds are stacked against me. Out of more than 1,500 food bloggers who applied for Richmond, British Columbia's 365 Days of Dining campaign, I’ve been chosen as one of the 12 finalists. Further, I'm one of only two from the U.S.! One person is selected to blog about one restaurant a day for a YEAR in Richmond, BC,... Continue Reading →
Across the Border: The Original Caesar’s Salad in Tijuana + Recipe [Infographic]
The food scene in Tijuana is heating up… and it's not all tacos. During a recent trek across the border with other local food bloggers, we spent an entire day eating our way across the city from tortas to craft beer. While there was no standout (everything was fantastic), the day ended with a visit... Continue Reading →
Event Alert! San Diego Food Bloggers Bake Sale
Last year, San Diego food bloggers around the county gathered to sell their treats and we’re continuing the trend this year. Stop by Great News! Discount Cookware and Cooking School in Pacific Beach on Saturday, April 28 between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Food Blogger Bake Sale is a national event that was started... Continue Reading →
5-Pound Cacao Nib Challenge Part I
Have you ever participated in a Secret Santa exchange? Additionally, have you ever participated in a Secret Santa Exchange where the gift you received was so overwhelming, it took months for you do some something about it? That’s where I am. Sitting in my cupboard is a 5-pound bag of organic, raw cacao nibs I... Continue Reading →
Lost San Diego — Ben-Hur Coffee
In continuing fascination for all things old such as the Dr Pepper/Hires Root Beer sign I spied downtown a few years ago, I had to stop to take a snap of this vintage painted sign for Ben-Hur Coffee. Although I've never seen a can of Ben-Hur Coffee, research shows that this brand was a tie-in... Continue Reading →
Downtown Eating: Analog Bar
Downtown San Diego is in a state of constant flux. It's hard to keep up with all the restaurant openings and decide on a new place to explore. While some locals reserve the downtown area for the tourists and conventioneers, it's always good to keep up with the restaurant scene especially when friends come to visit... Continue Reading →
The Seven Food Groups
Found in a dark corner of the internet -- the seven food groups according to the U.S. government circa World War II.
The Hunger Games: Lamb Stew with Dried Plums Recipe
Raise your hand if you read The Hunger Games and are counting down the days until the movie. And raise your hand if the descriptions of the food served at the Capitol made your mouth water. If both your hands are raised, this post is for you. I admit it. I enjoyed the entire series.... Continue Reading →
Austin Eats: Donuts, Tacos, BBQ
I’ve been getting a lot of comments offline — while the Junction House was an interesting stop outside of Austin, it just didn’t jibe with them. Yes, it is a horror movie but I did I really have to use screenshots from the movie??? While I’m in full agreement that horror movies are not my... Continue Reading →
Outside of Austin – Junction House aka Texas Chainsaw Massacre House
When we were planning our recent trip to Austin for Staple!, an independent small press expo, I almost forgot about a little gem I read about over at the AV Club — The house which served as the setting for Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) was moved board-by-board to a town outside of Austin and transformed... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 