“Waffles are just pancakes with abs.” – Quote on a drawing in the Royal Art Gallery at Waffle Spot, San Diego. In the heart of Mission Valley, Hotel Circle parallels the Interstate 8 Highway in the center of San Diego. The 8 Freeway, as the locals call it, runs west to east from Ocean Beach […]
Have you ever had a real-life experience where the phrase “You can’t judge a book by its cover” came true? I had one, actually two, recently here in San Diego involving my first taste of a California burrito and a local Mexican restaurant called Pokéz in downtown. It all started when I saw a link […]
“You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I’m not hungry enough to eat six.” – Yogi Berra Pizza is a classic comfort food for many Americans and the latest trend for pizza pies is casual “create your own” pizzerias. In San Diego, where I live, there are several different build your own “artisan” […]
My Sunday nights are spent at Downton Abbey…can you relate? If you’re a fan of the show, then you know there is only one new episode left for those of us in the U.S. Each week I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the final season of this Masterpiece show on PBS and I know exactly where I’ll be […]
Cake Pops! A perfect portion of cake that can turn any day into a mini celebration! You’ve probably seen cake pops – at a party or at your local Starbucks – and you may have even eaten one or two (or more). But, have you ever made cake pops? I have been fascinated with cake […]