I love the holidays. And one of the things I love about it are the sweets that I get to enjoy (in moderation, of course) that just adds to the overall holiday experience. It’s also that time of year where we bakers come up with an excuse to bake to our hearts content (and to … Continue reading
I miss blogging. And I can’t believe that it’s been two years since my last post! So many things going on in my life that blogging took a back seat…waaaay in the back. Posting on Instagram was a simple alternative for sharing my eating adventures but it wasn’t the same. So I want to get … Continue reading
Chef Josef Centeno’s Baco Mercat is not only the hippest place in town these days, but also one of the best new restaurants in America (#9 on the list per Bon Appetit’s latest issue and the only Los Angeles restaurant in the Top 10). After seeing pics on Instagram and Facebook and literally drooling all … Continue reading
Yep, ice cream! I had no idea that Sprinkles went outside of its cupcake comfort zone and entered into the ice cream business. After an afternoon of estate sales and thrift store hopping (hubby’s newest obsession), on the way home I had wanted to stop by Sprinkles and pick up a cupcake or two from … Continue reading
Now I know why this place is called Beer Belly. Because after you try Chef Lieberher’s crafty culinary bites, it’s not the beer that gives you that Buddha-like physique, it’s the food. Of course, the average person probably wouldn’t have indulged in as many of the “bites” that we ordered, but I felt like a … Continue reading
Every time I visit San Diego, seeing my friends is always on the agenda. I try and make time, especially over a meal where we can sit back, relax, catch up, reminisce and just enjoy each other’s company. This particular visit, I wanted to do brunch and was happy that a few of my friends … Continue reading
Not to be confused with Chef Jose Andres’ other gastronomical wonder, “The Bazaar“, SAAM is a completely different experience altogether. Located behind Bar Centro in the tony SLS Hotel in West Los Angeles, SAAM offers one thing on their menu: a 23-course tasting menu to delight the palate by involving all five senses. When I … Continue reading
The macaron craving has struck again! Spurned on by recent trips to my favorite macaron haunts for a quick hit, it was met by disappointment to find that my favorite flavor–espresso (or coffee) was not available. Oh sure, there were plenty other flavors for me to enjoy but I had my mind set on espresso. … Continue reading
I admit it. I’m a macaron addict. Not macaroon, but macaron. BIG difference. Macaroons (double o’s) are coconut cookies. Macarons on the other hand are filled almond cookies with slightly crisp, chewy shells that come in many different colors and flavors. I immediately fell in love at first bite! A favorite sweet treat of mine, … Continue reading
El Torito Grill is what I would call a refined cousin of the more established El Torito. I used to frequent their Beverly Hills locale and was happy when a location opened up in the Valley. Their cuisine is more latin fusion, pushing the envelope a bit with respect to taste and flavor. And I … Continue reading
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