The art of cooking is fraught with secret recipes and tips that many chefs are loathe to impart to others. While some secret recipes are guarded with more security and secrecy than the United States government uses, like the KFC, Coca Cola, or Bush’s Baked Beans recipes, there are still lots of tips that are less top secret, but little known to most people who cook. I’ve compiled a list of basic cooking tips that’ll hopefully make your time in the kitchen easier! Read more →
The dog days of summer are well upon us, and as much as I love a good home-cooked meal, I am starting to dread turning on the oven. If your house is anything like mine, leaving the oven on for 30 minutes to prepare dinner makes the kitchen turn into a sweat lodge, and by the time that piping hot dinner is ready I just want to ditch it for ice cream! If you’re not ready to admit defeat by eating out all summer, never fear. Turn the summer heat into a creative burst of culinary inspiration with a few simple tricks to eat well while staying cool. Who knows, the summer menu may even become one the best things about the season. Read more →
If you’ve spent hours in the kitchen conjuring up a beautiful meal for your family, your date, your mother (or in-laws!), or even just for yourself, you want to make sure that your work looks as perfect as it tastes. Presentation goes a very long way when it comes to food, and you deserve recognition for all of your hard work! If you want to wow your guests when you bring out plates that look like they’d belong at a Michelin star restaurant, you’ve come to the right place. These simple tricks and tips will make the lucky loved ones you’re feeding ask whether you studied in France. Read more →
We all want to come home to the delicious scent of meat on the grill every night, but most of us don’t want to take the time slaving in the kitchen to prepare it. Sure, vegetarian meals might be cheaper and quicker, but I know I’m not ready to give up meat-based dinners. If you’re like me, you’re looking for a happy medium, a way to treat yourself to a delicious dinner without giving up your free time to cooking. Here’s three great tips for cooking meat quickly and easily, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the result of your minimal labors. Read more →
I love to cook, but some days it can be nice to just order food or head out to a great restaurant. However, deciding where the best places to eat can be difficult because there can be so many intriguing options to choose from. Today, we take a look at the top 3 apps for recommending great places to eat!… Read more →
Claire’s on Cedros My advice to you is to make sure you get there early! If you are not there by 11:00 a.m you will be most likely waiting online since there it get really crowded fast. However, it is definitely worth the wait, and waiting online enjoying the beautiful San Diego weather isn’t so bad. Once you sit down… Read more →
San Diego offers an amazing variety of fine dining restaurants to enjoy. For those celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or are just looking to take that special someone somewhere nice, make sure you take a look at these top four restaurants below. Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Downtown San Diego For all of you steak lovers out there, make sure… Read more →
Have a Plan When someone is trying to eat healthy, one of the main things is to come up with a structured plan on what you are going to eat for the week. Once you have an idea of what your meals will consist of you won’t have that temptation of eating unhealthy meals to often. I suggest every Sunday,… Read more →
Nico’s Mexican Food At the top of the list we have Nico’s Mexican Food. They have 3 locations in San Diego, so you know they must be really good. This average sized burrito is a hot commodity for the people in San Diego. Many people say when they buy a burrito, it does not have enough of something, well not… Read more →
2016 is around the corner and with that there will be many people who will be looking to decide on some new year’s resolutions. Here are some awesome food ideas to help you eat healthy for the new year! Power bowls Power bowls are becoming the new trend for people who are looking to eat healthier. There are various… Read more →