The Taste of North Park is this Saturday. This event now in its fifth year starts at 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. in one of San Diego's growing neighborhoods. Participating in the this event are over 50 businesses which include restaurants, galleries and boutiques. A sample of some restaurants include my favorites, Claire De Lune... Continue Reading →
E & Drink: Introduction to Egg Waffles
When visiting 99 Ranch during its peak hours, I make it a habit to make my visit there as quick as possible. Any regular patron will know that parking on the weekend is always a test of your patience and inside the shopping area can be just as crazy. During one visit, I checked out... 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 →
Los Angeles’ Donut Friend: What’s My Order Again? What’s My Order Again?!?
Donut Friend opened up last week in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles. The shop is owned Mark Trombino who, according to Wikipedia, is a music producer for bands like blink-182 and Jimmy Eat World. This caught my interest right away. Plus, his donut shop specializes in customized donuts. Customizing donuts? I'm in. I... 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 →
Los Angeles Soda Heaven: Galco’s Soda Pop Stop
A note from Darlene: Some women marry men who love beer. I married one who loves soda pop. Instead of doing a write-up on fast food, I had Paul write about Galco's. Galco's Soda Pop Stop in Highland Park was one of my first "foodie" destinations. I can't quite recall what led Darlene and me there... Continue Reading →
Convoy Event Alert: San Diego Night Market
For one night only, the Convoy District will be hosting its very own night market on Saturday, September 28 starting at 5 p.m. This event will held in the Zion Market parking lot on the corner of Clairemont Mesa Blvd. and Convoy, will feature food vendors, entertainment and merchandise. San Diego Night Market is modeled... 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 →
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 →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 