When people ask me what is my favorite food, I’ve never been able to give them a straight answer because I love variety and the unique flavors of so many cuisines. But, if I HAD to pick a favorite, pizza is certainly at the top of the list, so I was really pleased when Natasha […]
Costa Mesa Restaurant Week
Costa Mesa Restaurant Week started yesterday and continues through Friday, August 26th. Within the borders of Costa Mesa, are many of the jewels in the crown of Orange County’s dining scene and this week is the perfect opportunity to discover the new or revisit established favorites. The tough decision will be choosing from the 28 […]
Royal Hawaiian Weekend Brunch
NEWS FLASH: The venerated Royal Hawaiian is upping the ante in Laguna Beach with a shaka brah weekend brunch inspired by Polynesian island favorites as well as popular breakfast and lunch entrees! There’s an allure to the lush tropical setting and island tiki decor of the Royal Hawaiian that transports you to the beaches of […]
Spiked Hazelnut Mocha Frappe
Lately, I’ve been tempted to join Foodbuzz’s Tastemaker program where bloggers can opt-in to try certain products, I was just waiting for the right offer. I’ve never been much of a joiner, in fact I’ve always been kind of a non-conformist and rebel at heart, this hasn’t always worked in my favor, but it’s definitely […]
Hot Dancing + Chilled Martinis
Sounds good to me! How about you? This week’s obsession…. Select from a dazzling array of handcrafted martinis and a special tasting menu every Friday and Saturday in the Great Room at The Resort at Pelican Hill while Adam Michaelson entertains you with hot dance tunes and favorites from the great American Song Book. I […]
Creamy Zucchini and Goat Cheese Dip
Drumroll…. here’s the third recipe in this year’s Zucchini Throwdown and I’m dedicating it to Roxana of A Little Bit of Everything because of her kind comment urging me to keep them coming on my previous post where I declared an end to zucchini season 🙂 Don’t get the wrong impression, just because this humble […]
Veggie Grill
This week’s obsession…. The Veggie Grill is no secret to vegans, vegetarians and devotees of a plant-based diet, but The Veggie Grill is also the perfect indulgence for the uninitiated or those who know they really should attempt to eat more vegetables and fruits. Hopefully you all were introduced to the USDA food pyramid in […]
Garlic Miso Chicken Wings
I’ve found another TopMom during my food blog travels! Our August Mom of the Month’s name is Nami and when I first encountered her site, I fell in love with her personable style and how she made traditional Japanese dishes quick and easy for home cooks with simple instructions and beautiful prep-to-finish photos. Nami moved […]
Grilled Kale with Yogurt Dressing and Toasted Hazelnuts
A unique take on kale salad from Gjelina – one of Los Angeles’s most talked-about restaurants, lauded by critics and beloved by stars, locals, and out-of-towners alike for its seductive simplicity and eclectic Cal-Med menu from talented chef Travis Lett. Tired of the usual kale salad? Try grilling kale – you will love how crispy […]
The Generous Pour at Capital Grille
This Week’s Obsession… Once again, The Capital Grille entices us with their Generous Pour summer wine event where Master Sommelier George Miliotes has hand-selected a perfect summertime collection of nine highly rated wines from around the world. Whether you consider yourself a savvy oeniphile or simply a wine lover, at the end of the day […]