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San Diego’s Mikami Bar & Revolving Sushi {Foodie Review}

Posted on September 5, 2023 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: Mikami Bar & Revolving Sushi, revolving sushi, San Diego Japanese restaurant, San Diego restaurant | 3 Comments

Mikami Sushi_Paparazzi Roll

Last month, after we spent the afternoon at Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park, we checked into our hotel and then made our way to Mikami Bar & Revolving Sushi for dinner. My family loves Japanese food, although this was our first time at a restaurant that served its food on a rotating conveyor belt! We weren’t sure what to expect, but I have to say that the sushi was fresh, delicious and the rotating sushi/conveyor belt concept was quite … [Read more...]

Meet July, Owner and Cake Artist of Manila Cakery

Posted on August 17, 2023 | Filed Under: Food, Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: custom cakes San Fernando Valley, July Grossinger, Manila Cakery, San Fernando Valley bakery | 4 Comments

July - Manila Cakery

Like most people, I love pretty cakes. The intricate baking and artwork that goes into making a cake amazes me. Whenever I watch those baking shows on the Food Network, I’m always reminded that baking is a science, more so than cooking, because the wrong amount of an ingredient or if the temperature is not exact for the oven, then your cake could be a disaster. So when I saw the Manila Cakery photos on Instagram, I was so intrigued. Not only are … [Read more...]

Back-to-School Shopping Guide: Products for Any Age and Stage

Posted on August 11, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Food, Misc, Mommy Stuff, Reviews | Tags: Back-to-School shopping, Mabel's Labels, Ulysses Press, Waterloo Sparkling Water | Leave a Comment

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Note: I was sent products for inclusion in my back-to-school shopping guide. There are some affiliate links in this article. Parents and students alike are excited (or dreading) back-to-school. Having fun, new items to take to school, read, eat or drink can help take the sting out of it. Even if your child has already started school, it’s not too late to purchase or order these products because they can be used year-round. For the … [Read more...]

Cormorant Boutique Hotel in La Jolla

Posted on August 8, 2023 | Filed Under: Food, Reviews | Tags: Birdseye Rooftop, Cormorant Boutique Hotel, La Jolla, Prospect Market La Jolla | 2 Comments

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Cormorant Boutique Hotel is a modern hotel located in the heart of La Jolla Village. The hotel sits on the same site as the former La Jolla Inn. After the property changed ownership, it underwent extensive renovations, and in May 2022 the Cormorant Boutique Hotel opened its doors. The Cormorant has 26 guest rooms, most with balconies and ocean views. We were lucky to stay in two of them (more on that later). Upon check-in, your car … [Read more...]

Topanga Social – Foodie Paradise

Posted on May 8, 2023 | Filed Under: Food | Tags: MANEATINGPLANT, Slab BBQ, Topanga Social, Wanderlust Creamery, Woodland Hills food hall | 1 Comment

Topanga Social - Entrance

Topanga Social is not your mama’s food court, but an elevated food hall with a mix of indoor/outdoor dining options, three full-service bars, entertainment and much more! Last Thursday I attended the grand opening celebration that was covered by media, Westfield executives, foodies and influencers. Keep scrolling to find out everything there is to know about this food lovers’ paradise! There are 27 food and beverage concepts at Topanga … [Read more...]

Meet Wendy, Owner and Head Baker of Ever After Bakery

Posted on May 3, 2023 | Filed Under: Food, Real Moms of the SFV | Tags: Ever After Bakery, Lake Balboa bakery, San Fernando Valley bakery, Wendy Ramirez | 2 Comments

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I remember watching the news one morning and an interview featuring Ever After Bakery caught my interest. I started following them on Instagram from that moment on. With each photo of baked goods – from cakes to cookies and cake pops, I’ve wondered, “Who is the baker responsible for all of this magical goodness?” I recently reached out to Wendy to find out how she got her start in the baking industry, what she likes best about having a … [Read more...]

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