I’ve never been a big vodka drinker because the initial hit to my mouth from the pungent taste always makes me feel I’m drinking a lighter version of rubbing alcohol. I prefer smooth and silky libations which has not been easy to find in vodka-based drinks. Recently, I am introduced to Blue Ice Vodka, which is surprisingly smooth […]
childhood memories re-established in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia
I am in Melbourne, Australia visiting with a friend I have not seen for 34 years. She picks me up from the airport and we head straight for a Malaysian style restaurant for lunch. It’s been really difficult finding good Malaysian food in southern California and it is something I miss from my childhood. Grand […]
brunch at Del Frisco Grille — Irvine Spectrum + giveaway
A few years ago when Del Frisco first opened, I had a less than stellar experience which leads me to not return for quite some time. Recently, I am invited to try their weekend brunch offerings, and I take this opportunity to give them another go. We begin with Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary ($8/$21 carafe) which […]
Lose Weight By Eating
As summer approaches in California, we see an influx of folks battling to lose weight to get into swimsuit shape. Losing weight is difficult enough, and like so many Americans, author Audrey Johns was struggling with fad diets and constant weight gain, nearing the 300lb mark, eating under 1,000 calories per day of frozen “diet” meals and […]
Miguel’s Jr launches breakfast + giveaway
In 1973, Mike and Mary Vasquez took over an existing restaurant in Corona, CA and renamed it “Miguel’s” in honor of Mike’s grandfather. They struggled to make a go of it. Mike kept his day job and worked the restaurant at night while Mary developed dishes and recipes. Over the next two years, business improved to the […]
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