Introducing the newest baking tool to my kitchen: the ice cream cone cupcake mold!My friend, Ani forwarded me the a Williams & Sonoma email featuring this mold. I thought nothing of it until I found myself in a Williams & Sonoma store a few days before Thanksgiving and had to get one for myself. Was... Continue Reading →
Ay caramba! Tijuana!
I'm ashamed to say that the only parts of Tijuana I'm familiar with are immediate areas near Revolucion, the mecca for nightclubs. I did a lot of underage drinking. Mostly mixed drinks. But this visit was soley for lunch and dessert. No photos were taken of the incredible chicken mole I had, but the desserts... Continue Reading →
How could I not visit this place?
I'm starting to really like Eagle Rock. It's a neighborhood in transition as viewed by the emo-looking hipsters sitting on patios drinking their cups of joe. Even though I did get mooned my a truck of guys one night while checking out the local sites, one place caught my eye that was unfortunately closed but... Continue Reading →
Gelato break near the Brady Bunch house
Gelato Bar has only been open for about a month but with the help of Southern California's indian summer, the place was booming today. All flavors are made at a place less than a mile away specifically for Gelato Bar. Help behind the counter is friendly and isn't stingy with letting you try as many... Continue Reading →
Question answered: Yes, there is a thing as too much bacon
I didn't wake up this morning with the intention shortening my life span but golly-gee-whiz, I do love my bacon. Specifically bacon that is so crisp that when you hold a slice, it is stiff as a board. I've had conversations with people describing my favorite type of bacon, when it was had and how... Continue Reading →
Birthday dinner in darkness
There's something to be said for eating by candlelight. I don't do it because I never have any matches on hand and being the working girl I am, I often find myself eating dinner at my computer at work or in front of the television. But I've been wanting to go to Luna Park on... Continue Reading →
What’s the dif? Liege versus Belgium waffles
Even on Sundays, there is traffic traveling from the San Fernando Valley to the Howard Hughes Center off the 405 to experience liege and Belgium waffles at the Eurostation Waffles. It's a first for me visiting the Howard Hughes Center. Immediate impression is that the only reason most people visit this shopping center is for... Continue Reading →
Quite possibly the best cupcake in L.A. county
A few exits from Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita is Michele Pastry Cafe. From the Victorian Building its storefront is housed in, to the tea accessories, I didn't think too much of it when I was visiting a comic shop on the fringes of L.A. county.This past Saturday was 24 Hour Comics Day and Brave... Continue Reading →
Escape from L.A.
Didn't watch Kurt Russell's continuation of his movie 'Escape from New York' but took an impromptu trip to Santa Barbara County to tour some wineries with a fantastic friend and equally talented photographer. Little did we both know that many of the wineries we visited were the filming locales of the film Sideways and there... Continue Reading →
Red Velvet: Recipe tryout
Dear Kim,Thank you so much for your mother's Red Velvet Cake recipe. I followed it exactly but accidentally put two tablespoons of cocoa instead of the one tablespoon as listed in your email. It didn't affect the taste of the batter but I wouldn't recommend licking the bowl. The batter isn't as sweet as the... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 