When Carl's Jr. introduced their Pop-Tart Ice Cream Sandwich, I immediately became irritated. It represented to me laziness that someone at Carl's Jr. thought there was an audience for pre-made Pop-Tart sandwiches. It isn't rocket science, people… and even though $1.49 for half a pastry with ice cream isn't a lot, it's a lot more... Continue Reading →
It's been a while since I've dusted off the ice cream maker and made a batch of ice cream. But I discovered a flavor at Baskin Robbins that mysteriously disappeared on a return visit: lemon custard ice cream. It's silky, creamy and has a nice lemon tang that's refreshing on a hot day. I don't... Continue Reading →
Considering my love for all things ice cream I had to ask myself recently if price was an issue when I visited Bardot Bars, an upscale ice cream shop that opened last year in La Jolla. But there are several things to consider with Bardot: It's located in the heart of La Jolla, smack on Prospect... Continue Reading →
With San Diego weather being bipolar lately, overly hot one day followed by cooler weather the next few days, one thing remains constant: I am always in the mood for ice cream. Pacific Beach remains one of my favorite places to explore since moving from Hillcrest. They have a Trader Joe's, several places open to... Continue Reading →
There’s a place where the ice cream trucks go to stock up on snacks, chips, candy and — of course — ice cream. And it’s in the last location you would ever imagine: National City. During a trip back north from my old haunting grounds in the South Bay, I saw from the freeway a... Continue Reading →
Any long-time reader of this blog knows I have a major sweet tooth. I love cookies, cake, donuts and I try to indulge in moderation. But my favorite thing I always have room for is ice cream. I love eating sweet, creamy ice cream, regardless of weather. So when it's combined with pop culture, say... Continue Reading →
As with most vacations I plan, eating adventures is a large part of the draw. I break away from my regular routine, let go and enjoy myself. Well earlier this month, two and a half days was more than enough to fill that requirement. The days following the vacation, I broke down exactly what I... Continue Reading →
My labor day weekend was a pseudo-honeymoon. Honeymoon because we really didn't do anything special after our wedding. And pseudo because we really wanted to go someplace neither one of us has been before like Alaska or our dream destination, the Galapagos Islands. But funds and my lack of vacation time is a barrier to... Continue Reading →
Based on my last post, It's It is available locally in San Diego. Thanks for the heads up. I can indulge all I want without having to travel long distances. But I'm officially on a diet until June so the ice cream sandwiches will have to wait.
(Disclaimer -- I don't like the word "kook." I think it's lame and archaic. But it fit as the blog's headline. "Tweakers and Milk" doesn't have the same ring. -P.Ho)This past Saturday Darlene, her brother Warren and I went up to L.A. to hit some favorite haunts and while in Sherman Oaks we spotted a... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen 