Everyone knows I’m not big on desserts. In fact, I never leave room for it and am usually happy to skip it all together. Having said that, there are a few sweet treats I am never able to pass up. Ice cream is the number one culprit I can’t resist, then, there is panna cotta, followed […]
Tea Parties & Tiaras at Casey’s Cupcakes and a giveaway
Casey’s Cupcakes recently launched Tea Parties & Tiaras, a private tea party you can hold for your children, or even, yourself for birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers and more. I was invited to catch a glimpse of what this is about at the Woodbury Town Center location where there is a separate room especially designed […]
Cocoa Lounge returns with pure decadence
Each year, in February, The Island Hotel‘s Palm Terrace restaurant transforms its private room into a treasure trove of chocolate magnificence to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This year, the hotel’s Executive Pastry Chef, Andy de la Cruz, has outdone himself by creating a wonderland of delightful treats set within a modern and chic environment perfect for […]
a retail spot for Blackmarket Bakery
If you’re a frequent Irvine Farmers Market visitor, you will be familiar with Blackmarket Bakery‘s baked goods enticing you each week with its croissants, pastries, cookies and more. Prior to now, the bakery has been predominantly wholesale, offering only a very limited selection at its Skypark Circle kitchen. Just after the new year, the bakery’s […]
Snow Station is a party in my mouth
I’m not a fan of desserts — or so I say — but when I find something sweet I like, I can’t stop eating it. Snow Station is a Taiwanese-style shaved “snow” place where the flavors are good and toppings abundant. Usually, I find these places really disgusting because the snow tastes artificial or chemically. […]
