Our Holiday Sweets in fotos

Here are holiday sweets we enjoyed this season from cookies to pies, candy to cheesecake my waist has seen it all. Can't wait for New Year to get here...

Lemon Pecan Pie from Hob Nob Hill Restaurant to go

 love Cotton Candy!

Cream Cheese Brownie from Extraordinary Desserts

Sof'ella Caramel Monkey Bread Mix from World Market

Post Nap remnants of Monkey Bread and Caramel Sauce

Sugar Cookies

Peanut Blossoms

ChexMix

Cheesecake Factory Key Lime and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Yum!

Weekend roundup: Curry, Storm, Sunday Walk & Supper

Saturday was wet weather so once the sun came out I couldnt wait to get out and enjoy the warm fall weather. Here are some fotos from the rain and after, some yummy food we ate and a walking trip. Enjoy!

Stormy Pringle Street Looking West

Sunset Pringle Street West

Taste of the Himalayas see my review here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/taste-of-the-himalayas-san-diego-2#hrid:UnfCc1mwPrygxMBpaaH7Aw

Starter of lentil soup then split eggplant/chicken special and veggie coconut curry with Basmati rice and yumy nann flatbread. So good!

Pringle Street Looking West to Pt. Loma

Pringle Street looking at Downtown

Walking trails at Presidio Park, Serra Museum in Mission Hills

http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/presidio/index.shtml

Views to Linda Vista, North

Looking East

Serra Museum

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Looking East to Inspiration Point, see my recent post on that lovely spot here.

Looking East, Blackberry camera not so great

Looking up the The Arbor area

The Arbor area

Ended the day with an early dinner at Hob Nob Hill in Bankers Hill with Mom, love this place!

Pringle Street Looking South to Downtown San Diego

Las Quatro Milpas Rules!

Las Quatro Milpas is one of my favorite places for amazing authentic Mexican food. Here's a link to my yelp review. Here is a link to their Facebook page. I forgot my camera today, sorry about my Blackberry foto quality.

Las Quatro Milpas

1875 Logan Ave
(between Beardsley St & Crosby St)
San Diego, CA 92113
Neighborhood: Barrio Logan

(619) 234-4460

Update-New: Brooklyn Girl in Mission Hills - DiscoverSD.com

Michael and Victoria McGeath, owners of the former Trattoria Acqua in La Jolla, announced plans for their new culinary concept, Brooklyn Girl Eatery in Mission Hills, which is slated to open doors winter 2011.

Far from the fine dining vibe of their longstanding classic Italian restaurant, Brooklyn Girl will be a casual, welcoming neighborhood eatery designed for community interaction, and built on the all-important principle of affordable, approachable cuisine made with fresh, local ingredients. It’s a vision we’ve heard before, but one that we all believe in. Mission Hills is an intimate mid-city neighborhood that many local foodies call home, and McGeath’s farm-to-table experience may be just what the residents want.

Blueberry Bar recipe from Water's Fine Foods shared

Water's Blueberry Bars, a summer tradition

I noted this recipe for Blueberry Bars recently listed on Waters Fine Catering Facebook page. Back in the early 90's, I worked for Mary Kay Waters at Water's Catering. She was my neighbor, which also made me the occasional family babysitter. I held the position(s) of sous chef, catering secretary/assistant; creating menus, proposals, working parties and prepping in the kitchen for credits towards my culinary arts/hospitality degree.

Today her enterprise has expanded to include Water's Fine Foods to Go, with  two locations, one near Mission Hills on W. Morena Blvd, and the other in Solana Beach. Also new, Fibonacci’s Campus Pointe Bistro by Waters brings delicious, quality artisanal food to La Jolla’s UTC area. Recipe after the jump with more photos.

Chez Panisse's 40th anniversary: a remembrance

Dining: Local Habit | On my must try list

While walking my dogs at Dusty Rhodes dog park in Ocean Beach, I met the chef's wife of the restaurant Local Habit in Hillcrest. We both have new rescue dogs. The following day I noticed this new review in the SDUptown. After the post I included some links to past articles, yelp reviews etc. Comment back if you go or have been. Sounds yummy.

Brooklyn Girl Eatery coming to Mission Hills

Cant wait for this new restaurant to open! I noticed the permit on the window a few weeks ago. Their website says:

Casual neighborhood American eatery with a
sustainable farm-to-table attitude.

We will be open breakfast + lunch + dinner + late night with an
extensive menu of seasonal and locally sourced organic products
at very attractive price points.

Full "artisanal" bar with a great selection of locally produced craft
beers on tap and an extensive and affordable wine list.

In addition we will have a "chef's pantry" offering daily selection of
salads, pasta, sandwiches, pastries and pre-prepared entrees to go.

Locally owned and family operated,
we want to be YOUR neighborhood "go-to" restaurant!

More information is listed on here in their blog

Brooklyn Girl Eatery - San Diego Newest Restaurant!

Mission Hills Liquor is the place to be - happy!

I've been coming here my whole life and it's still home. Sam and Suzie provide a central hub for North Mission Hills. MH Liquor is a meeting spot, hang out and read the paper place and a great place to snack and chat with friends. My favorite sandwich isn't on the Menu, Tuna with Jalapeno slices aka The Suzie Special. The spice of the jalapeno is perfect. Stop by and check out their amazing deli selection, basic groceries, snacks, ice cream, candy, an ATM for convenience, fine cigars, drinks, cold beer and GREAT WINE! Take a stool at the counter and relax, you are home.

Starlite Lounge is all about quality drinks, food, and atmosphere

I happened to see Starlight Lounge as I was exiting the freeway the other day. This bar/foodie hang out is conveniently located on India Street between Little Italy and Mission Hills/Middletown. The lighting offsets the modern architecture touches. Today I opened the SD Uptown News and discovered a nice review copied below. If you are looking for an intimate edgy lounge this is your place, down to the Bowie tunes playing in the background.

Events - Grass Fed Beef Week

Join as San Diego celebrates the 1st Annual Grass Fed Beef Week, June 3rd-12th. Six local restaurants will highlight the FLAVOR, AUTHENTICITY and SUSTAINABILITY of grass fed beef through specials and giveaways at 11 area locations.

To conclude Grass Fed Beef Week, Whole Foods Market Hillcrest, 711 University Ave (between 7th & 8th Ave), will host a free 1 -5 pm outdoor BBQ-style tasting event featuring participating restaurants and chefs.

The goal of the program is to provide opportunities for foodies, the health conscious, and beef lovers looking for sustainable options to enjoy the unadulterated flavor that grass fed beef brings to the table, along with the nutritional benefits of lower fat and increased omega-3 fatty acids.

Participating restaurants include:

• Alchemy (www.alchemysandiego.com)
• Burger Lounge (www.burgerlounge.com)
• The Linkery (www.thelinkery.com)
• MIHO Gastrotruck (www.mihogastrotruck.com)
• Sea Rocket Bistro (www.searocketbistro.com)
• El Take it EZ (www.eltakeiteasy.com)
• Whole Foods Market (www.wholefoodsmarket.com)

Yelp Events - Flyer Grass Fed Beef Week


Welcome | Grass Fed Beef Week

Local Events: Taste of Gaslamp 6/18 - 6/19

This is the most delicious event of the year! Participants visit many of Gaslamp's one-of-a-kind locations and try each of their delicious house specialties while they enjoy the unique atmosphere each place has to offer. This self guided tour of the Gaslamp is a great way to learn about many locations for one reasonable price! The next 'Taste of Gaslamp' will be on Father's Day Weekend June 18 & 19, 2011.

Driving Trip - Julian Pie Craving

I enjoy driving trips, getting on the road and forgetting about lists of to-do's. One of my favorite drives is to Julian and back. Its a little under two hours from the Mission Hills area of San Diego to Julian, CA. I like to drive up through Ramona and stop at Dudley's Bakery in Santa Ysabel. I'm a sucker for the monkey bread! The windy road up to Julian brings you to a quaint four stop sign. You are now in the center of Julian. Stop by Julian Realty at say Hi to Dennis Frieden, who used to be my boss at First Mission Properties on the corner of W. Washington and Goldfinch streets. Eating at Romano's Dodge House is a treat: get an Appletini and the Chef's Choice Dinner, amazing home cooked flavorful food! For dessert I head over to my favorite apple pie in the world, the Julian Pie Co. They offer a green back yard to eat in, and nice rocking chairs out front. Walk it off at the Julian Cemetery and smell the blooming lilacs in April/May, wander the used bookstore and funky antique shop - you are sure to pick up something wonderful. Drive home via Lake Cuyamaca and loop back to Mount Laguna on Sunrise Highway back in through Alpine - you might be lucky and catch a lovely sunset. Below are pics from my last trip. Enjoy!

New Local Market and Cafe Coming Soon - Mission Hills, Hillcrest & North Park Areas

One lucky neighborhood will get an SOL Market

Candice Woo

Residents of either Mission Hills, Hillcrest or North Park will soon have the opportunity to shop and eat, at a new neighborhood market and cafe called SOL, which stands for Seasonal, Local and Organic. SOL’s creators, longtime friends Vince Brown and Jerry Moore, wouldn’t divulge the market’s exact location until the ink dries on their lease, but my money’s on North Park.

Boutique farm taking root

Boutique farm taking root near Mount Helix - SignOnSanDiego.com