chuao chocolates, valentine’s day, and you (+ a giveaway)

So there’s this thing coming up next month. Valentine’s Day. Sure you’ve heard of it. I’m not gonna lie and … Continue reading chuao chocolates, valentine’s day, and you (+ a giveaway)

super easy peasy no knead bread

This is probably the easiest bread I’ve ever made. And I’ve never made bread before! I’m talking crusty, crunchy, yeasty, … Continue reading super easy peasy no knead bread

I was recently invited to try out Stacked’s new pre-ordering system. I took it for a spin to try it … Continue reading stacked now offers pre-ordering / mission valley – san diego, ca

I used to frequent Big Joy Family Bakery back in the day but hadn’t been there in quite some time. … Continue reading french macarons at big joy family bakery / clairemont – san diego, ca

I’ve been on a bread making kick lately. I’ve been trying out making various kinds of quick breads lately. I’ve … Continue reading sweet banana bread recipe

I was invited to a Port and Champagne Dinner by the Center for Wine Origins at the Amaya Restaurant at … Continue reading port and champagne dinner or how i discovered that i really like port wine

Our winner for the pair of passes to Del Mar Rendezvous is #25 – Cheryl E! Congrats, Cheryl! Thanks to … Continue reading winner winner, chicken dinner

(Psst – if you didn’t see it, be sure to check out the giveaway I’ve got going on! Enter, enter, … Continue reading little big planet birthday cake

I found this place by accident. Jake, T and I were at Fred’s in El Cajon and I wanted something … Continue reading king of nablus sweets / el cajon – san diego, ca

Jake’s always had a few favorite dishes that I make. He’ll ask me to make certain things every once in … Continue reading jake’s favorite soup

I posted about the Dumpling Inn this week – this post is about it’s sister restaurant, Del Mar Rendezvous. I … Continue reading del mar rendezvous / del mar – san diego, ca

The Dumpling Inn is an itty bitty little restaurant located in one of the many strip malls on Convoy Street … Continue reading dumpling inn / clairemont – san diego, ca