In conjunction with the Halloween season, I thought it would be fun to write about the weird things I eat. I realize what's weird to others isn't weird to me. In fact, it's delicious! Chicken gizzards Some of my fondest memories involves my mom's cooking. Growing up, I thought she was the best cook in... Continue Reading →
Heavenly Donuts: Ghost Donut
Seasonal shaped donuts don't mean great tasting donuts. At least that's what I learned when I tried Krispy Kreme's Halloween offerings and now Heavenly Donuts falls into that same unfortunate category. Heavenly Donuts is located in the Del Cerro neighborhood in an unassuming shopping center. It's easy to miss but I visited here specifically to... Continue Reading →
Japanese-Style Doughnuts: Beach City Baked Donuts
Beach City Baked Donuts is based out of Redondo Beach and specializes in baked doughnuts using soybean flour. The shop is run by a local Japanese couple and offers unique flavors that I haven't seen elsewhere. Since this visit was amended to other visits in Los Angeles, I only had the appetite to try two:... Continue Reading →
Fast Satisfying Meals: Chicken Sausage and Cheesy Grits
Contrary to making elaborate meals with multiple steps like the spinach pasta with mushrooms and garlic, I love easy meals. The meals where I can throw together at an instant and are ready within a half-hour are my mainstays. In the summer, they tend to be salads. As the weather starts to cool down, I... Continue Reading →
Fall Cleanup and Finding a Super-Complicated Recipe: Spinach Pasta with Mushrooms and Garlic
With fall here, I've been doing a bit of cleanup to transition into the new season. During that process I found a lot of recipes I've been saving up and wanting to try and recreate. Most recipes are fairly easy but I found a recipe that requires a bit of prep work. I knew when... Continue Reading →
Cooking Class at Del Mar’s Mia Francesca
Mia Francesca serves rustic, high-quality Italian food. And they occasionally offer classes of Italian food served at the restaurant so it can be served at home, proving that restaurant style food can be done by anyone. The classes offered at the restaurant are in a private room. There's enough space for a small, intimate group,... Continue Reading →
Slater’s 50/50 Breakfast + Chargers Ticket Giveaway
With the start of football season, Slater's 50/50 has opened up their restaurant early on Sundays for prime sports viewing. In conjunction, they've also introduced a new breakfast menu. Slater's is known for their humongous burgers with patties composed of 50% beef and 50% bacon but we were curious to check out their breakfast items when we... Continue Reading →
Cookies for Paul: Ovaltine Cookies
It's great to have a partner in life and I hope that everyone has one that they can depend on to do things for them even it's just blogging for them. If you haven't noticed, Paul has taken a more active role here. He's been blogging regularly and while he doesn't respond to comments (he... Continue Reading →
Hot Weather Food: Salad Rolls with Bacon, Chevre and Spinach
It was during one of the hot spells in San Diego that I was scourging around looking for something to eat. I had all the makings for a salad ready in the refrigerator but was reluctant to do something predictable. It was in the pantry that I found an alternative to salad: spring rolls a.k.a.... Continue Reading →
Nekter Juice Bar: My Three Day Cleanse
Time doesn't go by when I don't hear about someone going on a juicing cleanse to restart their body or lose weight. I went on one several years ago and had great results, but they were predictable since I only consumed juice for three days. My first cleanse was difficult but after I survived/finished, I... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 