It's been kind of quiet over here, I know. The easy answer is that I've been busy but in reality I've been really busy with life, documenting food stuffs and whatnot has played second fiddle to being in the moment. I have friends to see and places to eat! Last December, I made promise to... Continue Reading →
Got Milk? Isabel’s Mexican Chocolate Bread Pudding
Last week for Zagat, I wrote about the Mexican chocolate bread pudding at Isabel's Cantina in Pacific Beach. It's a decadent chocolate infused dessert that pairs well with milk. The dessert was created in conjunction with the Got Milk? campaign where restaurants were contacted to create a food that pairs well with milk. Select restaurants... Continue Reading →
Momisms and Mini Pecan Tarts
"Don't sleep with your hair wet or you'll go blind." "You have carpal tunnel syndrome because you wash your hands in cold water." "Don't eat uncooked rice or your stomach will explode." As ridiculous as these seem, these are just some of my mom's "sage words of advice." I try not to laugh or roll... Continue Reading →
Watch out, Starbucks!
I haven't been on eBay in a few months and just a random search brought me to this item: a recipe book filled with Starbucks' favorites. It seems unauthorized by Starbucks and no book cover is shown and especially due to the fact that the starting bid is a mere $4 for an electronic copy... Continue Reading →