Another year has come and gone. While I've been away from my computer, I certainly have not stopped eating. Here's a few things of note that have happened while I've been on pseudo-sabbatical: I did bit of guest inking for Paul at CoolJerk.com. Influenced by the thick, lush eyelashes inked by Vince Colletta on many... Continue Reading →
A story of a man and his bundt pan
Sit down and read a yarn about how Paul used to leave me slices of bundt cake at my desk when we used to work together. Yes, bundt cake. As it goes, I would be sitting at my desk in the business news department during the holidays, minding my own business and suddenly a hand... Continue Reading →
Rice, rice baby
I have a bipolar appetite. Growing up in a Filipino household, I resisted eating a lot of traditional food in an effort to become more Americanized — something my mom consciously decided to do once she started to speak to me in English from 3-years old and on. Now married to someone that didn't have... Continue Reading →
And here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson
Old Town is one of those areas I've avoided over the years because of the tourists and parking can be a challenge. It's a great area filled with a lot of historical buildings -- from the Whaley House (the number one most haunted house in the U.S., according to the Travel Channel) to Mormon Battalion... Continue Reading →
Life is not a piece of cake unless they’ve got an easy ride from their parents
In true My Burning Kitchen fashion, I went ahead and mucked up another recipe. Granted, it was a first attempt at an extremely difficult cake. It's the same cake that my mom used to bake for my dad when he would return home from a being overseas for months at a time. My brother and... Continue Reading →
Yule Be Sorry
One of my favorite things about the holidays are the desserts. Pretty cookies. Gorgeous cakes. I want it all regardless of the caloric cost in the end. In San Diego, one of the best places that fulfills all the requirements above is Extraordinary Desserts. From the time I started appreciating food, I knew that Extraordinary... Continue Reading →
All I want for Christmas is….
It’s that time of year again when websites and publications are shelling out gift guides for all the people on your list, whether they've been good or bad. They've got all sorts of gift ideas for the environmentally conscious cook, your friend who enjoys sparkly things, the techo-savvy younger brother or the aunt who has... Continue Reading →
Today’s color is beige
I've poked fun at Paul's dinner plate of color before: beige potatoes, beige fish and corn. As for me I eat with my eyes and vibrant colors stimulate my appetite in anticipation of a tasty meal ahead. Admittedly throughout the years, I've acknowledged and accepted beige into my world, primarily in the realm of stewed... Continue Reading →
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
With Thanksgiving over, the start of Hanukkah has arrived and Christmas is a mere 23 days away. The revelry has begun. What is a celebration of the holidays without food? Here is a rundown of events in San Diego starting tomorrow. Be sure to bring some cash. Balboa Park's December Nights Tomorrow, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.... Continue Reading →
As seen on T.V.
I get a bit of a thrill seeing my hometown of San Diego on national television. News items are one thing, but I'm talking dramas. Veronica Mars, for example — which was set in the fictional city of "Neptune" — had its own professional baseball team and managed to exist within the boundaries of San Diego County.... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 