This year came and went so quickly and in the 365 days my tastebuds and stomach were treated to some mighty delicious fare (and some not so good). As a tribute to 2011, here is a list of my 10 favorites of the year. These are places I will (and have) return to over and […]
Archives for December 2011
banquet style meals at Capital Seafood
Since the Capital Seafood at Irvine Spectrum opened, I’ve been going for dim sum a lot (but that’s another post). This was the first time I came for dinner and it was for a tasting hosted by James Tea via Marian the Foodie. Our 11 course meal began with Whole Winter Melon Soup with Assorted Seafood, which […]
fresh and tasty fare at Border Grill downtown
This wonderfully chill restaurant is something of an anomaly. On the one hand, you have celebrity chefs at the helm and on the other, it shouldn’t feel as relaxed as it does because of that fact, but it does. I love the easy-going atmosphere where I will feel completely comfortable bringing my son, or even, […]
And the winner is …… Grace’s Chocolate Chip Cookie
My final cookie recipe from the Chunk N Chip Cookie Challenge is from Grace Nguyen who also happened to be the winner of the competition. Grace is a home baker who started baking in high school and always enjoyed experimental baking. The Chip Chip cookie was created after messing around in the kitchen. The cookie […]
Cookie #4: Ashley’s Texas Kicker
The fourth cookie from the Cookie Challenge is from Ashley Birdzell. Ashley is a mom who was born in California but raised in Texas. She currently lives in Riverside,CA and learns more about life everyday from her 2 year old who is a ball of energy. Her little kicker is a nod to her Texas family […]