A few days ago I had to drive over the hill to the Westside for a work meeting. Since I was already out that way, I figured that I’d swing by DK’s Donuts in Santa Monica & pick-up some sweet treats for my family. I had heard from folks that DK’s does a version of a cronut that is to die for!! I’ve wanted to try a cronut ever since I first heard about it last summer. What is a cronut you ask? It is a croissant and donut hybrid. DK's Donuts … [Read more...]
Cheesy Corn Casserole
This is a sponsored post. Christmas is a special holiday in my family. Every year I get together with my extended family for a festive dinner at my cousin's house. We love comfort food (in moderation) in our family & I always bring my Cheesy Corn Casserole to the holiday party. It is a big hit, especially with the little ones! Cheesy Corn Casserole Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 60 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 … [Read more...]
Visiting Crème Caramel in Sherman Oaks
Earlier this month, I went to Crème Caramel with my daughter for an after school treat. It's a tiny shop, filled to the brim with delicious sweet & savory treats! If you've visited the various farmers markets in LA, then you may have seen Kristine de la Cruz's handiwork. For the past 3 years, she has been showcasing her bread puddings & crème caramels at various places such as Atwater Village Farmers Market & Silverlake Farmers … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday – What’s for lunch?
Turkey Avocado Sandwich anyone? How about a Farm Club sandwich? Well, there's still time to enter my contest for a gift certificate to Mendocino Farms!! Contest ends tomorrow (November 14) at 5pm PST. Click here to read the details & sign-up! … [Read more...]
Mendocino Farms Giveaway
Mendocino Farms recently hosted a Family Fun Day at their Sherman Oaks location. It was a fun afternoon of eating, music and arts & crafts. There were several types of sandwiches, a pasta salad, sweet treats & drinks for everyone. While noshing on all of the great food, we rocked out to Rhythm Child, a family friendly band. Each kid got to decorate their own picture frame. They had a photographer on-site so you … [Read more...]
Mendocino Farms – New Restaurant Opening in Sherman Oaks!
I am always on the hunt for a good sandwich & salad place. So when I found out that Mendocino Farms was opening up a restaurant in the Valley, I was thrilled. I’ve always wanted to try their food, but just hadn’t made it out to their downtown Los Angeles or Fairfax locations. They are all about using farm fresh produce, sourced locally & you’ll be happy to note that their prices are comparable to other sandwich & salad cafes. This … [Read more...]