Breakfast

R.A.C Croissant from French Oven bakery in San Diego

The French Oven Bakery & Cafe - San Diego, CA

08/10/2020 - 6:10pm

My foodie friends had mentioned The French Oven Bakery & Cafe a few times and I finally had a chance to try it this summer! This small shop is located in the Scripps Ranch area of San Diego...

Cow welcome at Toast Gastrobrunch in Carlsbad

Toast Gastrobrunch - Carlsbad, CA

12/17/2019 - 2:00pm

If you like tasty breads with toppings, Toast Gastrobrunch offers several as well as other breakfast choices! I've noticed them on social media recently and had a mini-preview during this year's ...

Brunch at Shorehouse Kitchens in La Jolla

Shorehouse Kitchen with my Valentine - La Jolla, CA

02/21/2019 - 7:43pm

Instead of a romantic dinner out, we postponed our Valentines date night into a relaxed brunch at Shorehouse Kitchen in La Jolla. Dennis wore one of his favorite shirts to show...

pancake at Lazy Hippo in downtown San Diego

Lazy Hippo (gaslamp) - San Diego, CA

12/21/2018 - 1:22pm

Lazy Hippo is a newer brunch spot in the heart of gaslamp San Diego. They serve up signature pancakes, waffles, french toast and other breakfast favorites. The business filled up quickly during...

Acai Bowl with bananas, berries and granola

WIAW - March edition + Acai Bowl with Fruit and Granola recipe

03/28/2018 - 5:12pm

I'm still struggling with work/life balance but I managed to get a few good eats this month. We also purchased a lightbox so that we could take photos in the evenings without the yellow glow of...

Chorizo Potato Hash at Duck Dive in Pacific Beach San Diego

Duck Dive breakfast & toasts - San Diego, CA

03/12/2018 - 11:31pm

It already feels like summer in sunny San Diego, and brunch by the beach was in our weekend plans. We dropped by Duck Dive for some Sunday eats and found the place to be jam packed! It's no...

English Breakfast at Blackbird in London UK

Delightful London eats during our first Europe trip

01/26/2018 - 8:46pm

Last year's tour of London could have used a few extra days. Besides all the engaging activities available, there were also diverse dishes to captivate our dining curiosity. Dennis and I selected...

French Toast with Bananas, Mixed Berries and Cream at Bushfire Kitchen in Del Mar California

Bushfire Kitchen breakfast - Del Mar, CA

01/22/2018 - 3:25pm

On our biking Sundays with kid brother Robin, Dennis and I are always ravenous afterwards! I remember reading about Bushfire Kitchen on friends' blogs and noticed they offered breakfast, which is...

Chicken Involtini at Fig Tree Cafe (Liberty Station)

Fig Tree Cafe (Liberty Station) - dinner

02/08/2017 - 11:08pm

Fig Tree Cafe has always been a brunch destination for us. We first sampled them during a Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk and have made several visits to the PB location. I recently found out they...

Chicken and Waffles at Brian's 24 in downtown San Diego

Brian's 24 Restaurant Bar & Grill

10/05/2016 - 11:20pm

When late night munchies attack, you must fight back! Recently I found out about Brian's 24 in downtown, available at all hours of the day AND within walking distance of one of my downtown spots...

Super Apple and Hickory Wood Smoked Maple Infused Bacon

Apple and Hickory Wood Smoked Maple Infused Super Bacon

07/16/2016 - 5:35pm

Making my own bacon has been one of the top things I wanted to try since getting a smoker. I've always craved the thick-cut, salty, and smoky flavor you'd get from the bacon...

chicken and waffles at Crest Cafe in Hillcrest

Crest Cafe

12/07/2015 - 11:31pm

Crest Cafe has been featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. We've had our own little sneak peak during a few Taste of Hillcrest events. This family run business has been open...