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Author: Mary

Mary is a San Diego native and has been a food blogger since 2006. She is an avid reader, a lover of puppies, and loves trying new food. Foods she loves: sweets, peanut butter, pasta, Triscuit crackers with cream cheese, and extra nuts on top of her sundaes. Food she dislikes: pickles, olives, black licorice, and arugula.
The Churro Dog at Churros El Tigre | San Ysidro
San Diego County, Mary, Cheap Eats, San Ysidro

The Churro Dog at Churros El Tigre | San Ysidro

I needed some new shoes and I nicely asked Jake if we could pretty please go to the outlet mall … Continue reading The Churro Dog at Churros El Tigre | San Ysidro

There’s More Than Just Pizza at California Pizza Kitchen
San Diego County, Mary, Multiple Locations, Mission Valley

There’s More Than Just Pizza at California Pizza Kitchen

Last month I was invited to California Pizza Kitchen to try out some of their new menu items – items … Continue reading There’s More Than Just Pizza at California Pizza Kitchen

Bear Buns Bakery and Cafe | Serra Mesa
Mary, Cheap Eats, Serra Mesa, San Diego County

Bear Buns Bakery and Cafe | Serra Mesa

When we were at Maggie’s Cafe, I noticed this funky retro looking building across the street called Bear Buns Bakery. … Continue reading Bear Buns Bakery and Cafe | Serra Mesa

Gustatory | Coronado
San Diego County, Mary, Coronado

Gustatory | Coronado

Jake and I had to go pick up T at his summer job over in Coronado on a lovely Saturday … Continue reading Gustatory | Coronado

Hard Rock Cafe | San Diego
San Diego County, Mary, Downtown

Hard Rock Cafe | San Diego

Now that my Hard Rock Cafe giveaway is over, let’s see how the World Burger Tour menu actually fared! I … Continue reading Hard Rock Cafe | San Diego

Tostadas Fresh Fruit and Seafood Bar | North Park
San Diego County, Mary, North Park

Tostadas Fresh Fruit and Seafood Bar | North Park

Recently I attended a fun media dinner arranged by Amanda from Passion Roots PR. The dinner this time around was … Continue reading Tostadas Fresh Fruit and Seafood Bar | North Park

Maggie’s Cafe | Serra Mesa
Serra Mesa, San Diego County, Mary

Maggie’s Cafe | Serra Mesa

A couple of weeks ago I was over in the Serra Mesa area to watch T play in a softball … Continue reading Maggie’s Cafe | Serra Mesa

World Burger Tour at Hard Rock Cafe (+giveaway)
Miscellaneous, Mary

World Burger Tour at Hard Rock Cafe (+giveaway)

I haven’t been to the Hard Rock Cafe in forever and a day. If I have to go Downtown to … Continue reading World Burger Tour at Hard Rock Cafe (+giveaway)

Chaba Thai Kitchen | Kearny Mesa
Kearny Mesa, Cheap Eats, San Diego County, Mary

Chaba Thai Kitchen | Kearny Mesa

I have lunch in Kearny Mesa every once in awhile since my chiropractor’s office is in that area. Recently I tried out a new-to-me Thai restaurant called Chaba Thai Kitchen. They’ve got a slew of different options plus some great (and cheap!) lunch specials. Continue reading Chaba Thai Kitchen | Kearny Mesa

Happy 10 Year Blogiversary (+giveaways)
Mary, Giveaways

Happy 10 Year Blogiversary (+giveaways)

The anniversary of my very first blog post was on May 22nd, 2006 – which was ten years ago! When … Continue reading Happy 10 Year Blogiversary (+giveaways)

Matua’s Sushi Bar & Islander Grill | Chula Vista
San Diego County, Mary, Chula Vista

Matua’s Sushi Bar & Islander Grill | Chula Vista

For Mother’s Day this year, Jake and I both planned little outings with our moms to celebrate. For my mom, … Continue reading Matua’s Sushi Bar & Islander Grill | Chula Vista

Valley View Casino Buffet | Valley Center
Valley Center, San Diego County, Mary

Valley View Casino Buffet | Valley Center

Last month my mom had the great idea to treat Jake and I to “free” buffet at Valley View Casino. … Continue reading Valley View Casino Buffet | Valley Center

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