Here's a revelation for you folks reading this: I pay for my own food. In my last three plus years of doing the professional food writing gig, I've spoken to a few dozen people who do the same thing as I do and discovered that whatever they eat out for work, it comes out of... Continue Reading →
Can’t Beat the Sweet Cravings: Orange-Yogurt Cake
So wow. I haven't been baking in a while. In an effort to cut down in sweets, I also cut down in baking. But in a conjunction with a story I did on cookies, I was left with an aching sweet tooth a week later. Here's the wonderful thing about Google. If you're hankering to... Continue Reading →
How-To: Super Chunky Vanilla Almond Granola
It's been kind of quiet over here, I know. The easy answer is that I've been busy but in reality I've been really busy with life, documenting food stuffs and whatnot has played second fiddle to being in the moment. I have friends to see and places to eat! Last December, I made promise to... Continue Reading →
Got Milk? Isabel’s Mexican Chocolate Bread Pudding
Last week for Zagat, I wrote about the Mexican chocolate bread pudding at Isabel's Cantina in Pacific Beach. It's a decadent chocolate infused dessert that pairs well with milk. The dessert was created in conjunction with the Got Milk? campaign where restaurants were contacted to create a food that pairs well with milk. Select restaurants... Continue Reading →
Guess Who’s Running Again? Hint: It’s a Fit Foodie Ambassador
I get a ton of emails. A ton. Restaurant openings. Invitations. Long-lost relatives from Namibia who want to send me money. Funny recipes. And people calling me a retard. You name it. Last month, I received an invite to become the Fit Foodie Ambassador for Cooking Light & Health's 5K Race weekend and I applied... Continue Reading →
Fast Food Taste Testing: Burger King’s HA1loween Whopper
Note from Darlene: I've been busy so I wrangled Paul into eating this burger and writing a post for me. If there's one lesson to be learned, lunch is never free with me. Boo. Not in a “Happy Halloween” way, but in an opposite of “yay!” way. Burger King unveiled its HA1loween Whopper locally this... Continue Reading →
The Jury’s Out: Spam Snacks
Since returning from Spam Jam in Hawaii this spring, I've had in my hands a hot little product from Hormel: Spam Snacks! And I wasn't able to write about it until now. During the opening events, simply labeled packets were handed out while I was tasting the various Spam dishes. As other attendees were ripping... Continue Reading →
Hawaii Sights and Spam Jam
It's been a while hasn't it? Since my post way back in April, I've been busy pumping out posts on Zagat and also did a bit of traveling. Namely to Hawaii. I visited back in May to cover Spam Jam. I was by myself and a short trip with less than 72 hours on the big... Continue Reading →
Why You Should Revisit Paris Baguette Stat: Chilled Cream Danishes, Brioche Stars and Meringues
If 85ºC Bakery has been your go-to for Asian baked pastries lately, I think it's time to revisit Paris Baguette. Since opening last November, I've been guilty visiting 85ºC Bakery & Cafe for my salted mountain green tea fix while picking up pastries along the way. But recently I wandered into Paris Baguette to check... Continue Reading →
Found at Trader Joe’s: Baconesque White Cheddar Popcorn and Crispy Cookies
Another day, another trip to Trader Joe's — also known as one of my favorite ways to break up my day. This trip happened after one of my intensive workouts — a necessity with my eating schedule. Since Trader Joe's is on the way home, it only makes sense to combine the trip to the... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 