Recently the boyfriend introduced me to an Italian restaurant called The Old Spaghetti Factory, an American chain restaurant. It’s one of his favorite restaurants for Italian food, but if I had a choice, I tend to avoid pasta in general. Not because I don’t like pasta, I love it! That’s the problem. However, the BF insisted that I try one of their plates called Spaghetti with Browned Butter. The pasta is served topped with shredded Mizithra cheese (a Greek hard…
I’m coming back New Orleans, but this time it’s for your iconic cuisine! New Orleans is known to have one of the best cuisines in the U.S; coming from Cajun, Creole and French roots. As you know, I always like to put a checklist together before I travel and after much research, I’ve gathered a list of restaurants in New Orleans with the highest local reviews and their favorite dishes. Most Reviewed Restaurants in New Orleans Acme Oyster House –Price Range: $$ Established…
I love chia seeds, but I’ve only tried it in my lemonade or water. When I first heard about this chia seed pudding, I knew had to try it. After all, chia seeds are known to be a mini powerhouse packing more calcium than milk, more antioxidants than blueberries and more Omega-3 than Salmon. The chia seed is one of the oldest forms of nutrition in Mexico, Guatemala and other Central American Countries, dating back to ancient Mayan and Aztec diets,…
At this point, we all know that traffic is a horrible venture that you wouldn’t wish upon your worst enemy, especially in Los Angeles. However, if you’re in the Downtown area there’s a beacon of light known as an escape from all the chaos and a place where you can find solitude, that’s Tom’s Urban at LA Live. You’ll be able to find the best drinks and food to refuel your body after a long day of work attending an…
Food and wine lovers, this opportunity is for you. If you’re a fan of exquisite cuisine and fine wine, Catal Restaurant in Downtown Disney has a dinner event you don’t want to miss. 50 years ago, Robert Mondavi’s vision was to make Napa Valley wines stand amongst the greatest of the world. For one night only, you’ll be able to experience exclusive tastings of some of his most celebrated wines that are unavailable for purchase to the public. On February 21st,…
This week for my February Sweetness featured recipe I thought I would try a Valentine creation, a creamy liqueur infused strawberry tiramisu. That’s right, its liqueur infused, so you know it’s going to be good. Tell me this wouldn’t make the perfect dessert to serve your sweetheart this coming Valentine’s Day?! If you’re not a fan of alcohol, no worries, it’s not required and it still tastes delicious. I know what you’re thinking, Tiramisu usually has espresso or coffee, well this sweet…
With Valentine’s in the month of February, there’s no way I could just feature one dessert. Which is why I plan to share dessert recipes every week this whole month! I think I’ll call it, February Sweetness Month….starting with a delicious creamy, Dulce de Leche Cheesecake. Why cheesecake and not chocolate? Look, we all know Chocolate takes the cake (get it?, ha!) when it comes to Valentine’s. As a matter of fact, just to make this article a little more…