With the introduction of fall, pumpkin and Halloween goodies are popping up every where and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is no different. Plastered all over their windows are their seasonal goods, advertising pumpkin spice lattes and cleverly named Krispy Skremes for their sprinkle, pumpkin and spider web-decorated doughnuts. But these are only a few of the doughnuts they're... Continue Reading →
Too-Sweet Seasonal Candies and Blondies Have More Fun
The allure was too strong this year to resist the seasonal candies cropping up in conjunction with Halloween. And in my humble opinion, Halloween has always had a better candy selection than Easter. In years' past, I've always looked but never bought, but this year my curiosity got the better of me. During one visit... Continue Reading →
Glendora’s Donut Man: Overstuffed Strawberry Donuts
Donut Man has been on my must-visit list for months. My first attempt was a failure. I made it to their Glendora location, about an hour from Burbank and approximately two hours from San Diego, and they were closed for a holiday. (They are usually open 24 hours.) Prior to this visit, I called and... 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 →
Found Favorite and Baskin Robbins’ Copycat: Lemon Custard Ice Cream
It's been a while since I've dusted off the ice cream maker and made a batch of ice cream. But I discovered a flavor at Baskin Robbins that mysteriously disappeared on a return visit: lemon custard ice cream. It's silky, creamy and has a nice lemon tang that's refreshing on a hot day. I don't... Continue Reading →
Visions of Donuts Dance in My Head
Happy National Donut Day! I had originally intended not to post about today but decided at the last moment to acknowledge it with some of my favorite donut memories. Or doughnuts if you insist. Mental Floss did a roundup of 17 Extreme Donuts That Look Like They'll Kill You and my donut shooters from last... 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 →
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 →
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 