It’s one thing taking photos of food. They are inanimate objects that I can move around, change the light and take (somewhat) decent photos. Restaurant photography is oft-times more challenging than taking photos in the controlled environment of my home. But it's far more challenging when it involves animals. Namely, a puppy around food. For... Continue Reading →
Reality Television: My Dinner at Gordon Ramsay’s Hotel Hell
Gordon Ramsay is, in my opinion, one of the undisputed kings of reality cooking television shows. Ramsay has sired Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares (both British and American versions), Hell’s Kitchen and a slew of documentaries. His latest creation is Hotel Hell and the first taping was here in San Diego last December. It Started With... 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 →
Edible Donut Shooters and The Girl with the Donut Tattoo comic
Things are busy here at the Horn household. Aside from renovating, packing and prepping for our move, we’re also trying to wrangle putting out a comic. Yes, you read that right, a comic. The semi-autobiographical comic is written by me with art by Paul and entitled The Girl with the Donut Tattoo. You may have... Continue Reading →
Momisms and Mini Pecan Tarts
"Don't sleep with your hair wet or you'll go blind." "You have carpal tunnel syndrome because you wash your hands in cold water." "Don't eat uncooked rice or your stomach will explode." As ridiculous as these seem, these are just some of my mom's "sage words of advice." I try not to laugh or roll... Continue Reading →
The Final Push: Richmond, BC – Update
It's not too late to vote for me via Facebook for Richmond, British Columbia's 365 Days of Dining campaign. One vote is allowed every 24 hours. Voting ends Tuesday, May 1, 4 p.m. PST. Please vote here. (Or click here and select my icon if that link doesn't work.) It has been an honor... Continue Reading →
Against all Odds: Richmond BC’s Dining 365
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 →
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 →
Resolution: Have a Happy Tummy + Giveaway
It’s a given: I eat a lot of things. Things that are bad – usually in the name food blogging. Some things are as a result of experimentation, both good and some terribly, terribly awful. And despite my efforts to eat a healthy and balanced, my stomach is left beat up and frankly, in really... Continue Reading →
Girls on Film — My Aha Moment
This summer, Mutual of Omaha traveled around the United States in a silver hitched trailer -- 26 stops in all -- interviewing individuals about their "aha moment." It could range from when someone decided to pursue public service or a decision to leave their full-time job for a career in art. It's an interesting project... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 