Yes, look who’s back? Yes, this is a late submission, but it’s still Monday! I’ll be honest, these weren’t the easiest muffins to prepare. I always have a hard time with muffins that have special fillings. This one ended up erupting all over my oven. So yes, I have a jelly filled oven right now. Some of the jelly did
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When I first found out I was pregnant, I thought that the rules would be easy: don’t drink, don’t do drugs, don’t smoke. Done. Oh if only. There are SO many restrictions that it takes me forever to order these days. I’m seriously analyzing every single ingredient listed with each dish to make sure it’s safe for me to eat.
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You’ve probably noticed that I haven’t been blogging as frequently. Well, the reason for that is I’m expecting a little bundle in July. With that bundle comes a restrictive diet (sushi, deli meat, coffee, steak cooked less than well done? forget about it!) & more hours at work. I’ll still be posting about events in the beach cities, a Muffin
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Come and check out Hermosa’s new little wine shop, Uncorked. Tonight 6-8pm: Uncorked welcomes fourth generation winemaker & owner, Caitlin Pianetta. Caitlin will be pouring Pianetta Vineyard’s Cab & Syrah. Check out these bold reds with high quality flavor. Saturday, Jan 21st 6-8pm: Doug Timewell from boutique Toucan Vineyards will be on hand to pour his Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and
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Noodles are probably the one thing that I can never get sick of. If you’re a noodle addict like me, you’re in luck. Common Grains, whose mission is to educate the public on the importance of grains in a healthy lifestyle, will hold a soba noodle demonstration and tasting from Thursday January 26- Sunday January 29 at the Mitsuwa Marketplace,
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The Super Bowl is just a few weeks away. Fortunately, there’s many places to watch the game including Torrance’s own Lazy Dog Cafe. If you’re planning your own Super Bowl party & still looking for a good appetizer, try Lazy Dog Cafe’s own Chef Gabe Caliendo’s Togarashi Edamame Beans 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 8 oz. unshelled fresh or frozen edamame
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A few months ago, I tried out The Tripel in Playa Del Rey which is the sister property of Redondo Beach’s Hudson House. I loved their small bites & I’m glad to know that now they’re serving brunch! Starting tomorrow, you can enjoy a wide variety of breakfast items at this cozy bar. Breakfast includes Banana bread French toast with
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One of the most popular resolutions each new year is to lose weight, to eat healthy. Well, the Daily Grill can help you do just that with the launch of their Simply 600 menu. Each item on this menu, including salads, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, chicken, meat, and pasta dishes are all under 600 calories. Some of the items featured on
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It’s that time again! Treat your family for Christmas dinner at one of these wonderful restaurants, right here in the South Bay. Oceanfront Baleen in Redondo Beach will be serving their Christmas Brunch buffet. If it’s anything like their Thanksgiving buffet, I’d be sure to check it out. 1440 Bistro, El Segundo Casual and contemporary, this restaurant’s specialties include steaks, seafood,
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Hi readers! I have a lot going on at the moment. Aside from the Food Truck posts, which are backlogged, there won’t be any new restaurant posts for a little while. The recipe posts will continue, but restaurant posts will not be around until things straighten out over here. Thanks
