I’ve been sitting on this review for quite some time. It is such a dichotomy when I find a restaurant that excites and tantalizes my taste-buds, but at the same time, raving about them may mean it will be so much harder for me to get a table when I want to go. Oh the […]
delectable date-sweetened chocolates from Dateolate
As a diabetic, I am constantly looking for products that satiate the palate that won’t make my blood sugar go crazy. While I don’t have much of a sweet palate, I do enjoy sweets/desserts on occasion, especially if it’s something worthwhile and delicious. I was introduced to Dateolate by Sweet Saffron earlier this year, and […]
spiked coffee at your fingertips
In my younger days, it was not unusual for people to enjoy a spiked coffee as a nightcap. It has been quite some time since I’ve last had an Irish Coffee, or Hot Toddy, because it would mean having to make the coffee, and then get the correct amount of alcohol to create a balanced […]
Finally! Solid Thai food in Irvine!
Siam Station opened during the pandemic, and has done very well solely with take out, during this difficult time. We’ve ordered to-go many times, but this is the first dine-in experience we’ve had here, and I have to admit, it’s damn good. We start off with Papaya Pok Pok Salad ($12) a bright and delicious […]
Urban Plates: solid menu with affordable prices
Can you believe this is the first time I’ve ever visited an Urban Plates? Well, it’s true! And as a first timer, I wanted to take the most advantage in discovering what it has to offer. The menu is pretty extensive, but simple enough to maneuver. Once you pick a protein, it’s pretty much a […]