Everyone in Southern California has their own story to share about Thursday's widespread blackout. Ours involved a trip to Viejas Casino -- one of the few places in San Diego that still had power. One quick cellphone charge later (reminder to self: must get a car charger for my iPhone), we went back home and... Continue Reading →
Rest in Peace Herr Sausage King
An institution has been lost in my neighborhood. The storefront that once held Sausage King is now up for rent following the passing of Fred Spenner. I only spoke to Mr. Spenner only a few times. He always helped me choose the right meat for the recipe. Was I making paella? I needed linguica. And... Continue Reading →
There’s Still No Cure For The Common Birthday + Giveaway
Guess whose birthday is coming up? Mine. To celebrate slowly dying growing a year older, I decided to share it with you. What's the fun of having a birthday if you can't share it? In my recent trip to Las Vegas, I visited Max Brenner, a fantastic boutique chain that specializes in chocolate: breakfast, lunch,... Continue Reading →
Bouchon Blunder
It was either the dryness of the desert or the food hangover from the night before, but whatever you do, never EVER call the beignets at Bouchon Bakery a donut hole.
And I’m Just A Devil with Love to Spare
I love Las Vegas. Unfortunately, not the modern Las Vegas but Elvis Presley's version from Viva Las Vegas. Even the old signage from old town Las Vegas has some allure. The modern day strip is a bit too bright, a bit too loud with men divided into frat boy douche bags dressed in Ed Hardy... Continue Reading →
Canada: America’s Hat
Canada is many things to me: A place we used to visit every summer when my dad was stationed at Great Lakes Naval Training Station oh so many years ago. Many adolescent road trips to extended family in Ontario. The land of maple syrup and Canadian bacon. And just recently, a place of many food discoveries.... Continue Reading →
Marriage Is Not a Word–It’s A Sentence
Contrary to popular belief, the "terrible twos" were actually terrific. Oh, it has nothing to do about marriage?? Anyways, I still look back on June 12, 2009 as the day I married my best friend. Happy Anniversary, Paul!
Everybody’s Working for the Weekend
Last year, I set a goal for myself. To blog at least twice a week. It made sense. I had plenty to say and was always cooking and of course, always eating. Well it started off pretty well but somewhere in 2011, I dropped off to once a week. There's a reason for that drop... Continue Reading →
A “Foodie’s” Dilemma
In just the last few months, I realized that I cringe when I hear the word "foodie." It's even worse when I'm the one considered a "foodie" especially when it's known that I have a blog about food. If you've read my About Me page, I admit detest that word, especially what it has come to... Continue Reading →
Winner: Taste of Hillcrest
Although I would love to give everyone a pair of passes (some of the comments were very funny) to Taste of Hillcrest, I only have one set. So using Random.org, I chose one winner. The person going to Taste of Hillcrest is commenter number 11, Morgan!! Congratulations, Morgan. Please email me your address and I'll... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 