Pasta made fresh and ready to go, except…
Note- After my visit, Mamma Lina’s closed because Chick retired. It saddens me when old time businesses close and time marches on, but it’s still a story worth sharing. I’m not sure which I loved more, meeting Mamma Lina’s 92 year old owner Checchino or eating my meatball sandwich and watching pasta being made! Chick...
French Food In Style For San Diego
French food popularity comes and goes. I’m pleased to say two pillars of French cuisine were dining delights when I visited, each serving in their own time honored style. The first one is nice for dinner or weekend brunch and the second place is good for quick breakfast and lunch. Et Voila! French Bistro on...
Always Hamburger time in San Diego
I’m happy to say The Hamburger Factory in Poway is still serving delicious Patty Melts, Reubens and salads after many years of being located in Old Poway Park. A noticeable step back into the old west is the feeling while looking at all the memorabilia throughout the restaurant. The menu is full of American food...
Celebrate Bastille Day with Macarons at Savannah’s Café M French Cafe
Aromas of warm butter and standing tall baguettes greeted me as I entered the river front French bistro Café M in Savannah. In this southern town known for its hospitality and low country cooking, the café combines the charming qualities of the South in a French manner. Located over a foot bridge and with an...
Southern Biscuits are Irresistible
On my Charleston food list was Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit shop for southern biscuits. I found the charming shop on Upper King St and was lured in by the aromas of butter and temptations from the oven. I noticed an employee was making biscuits by rolling the rectangular shaped dough with a rolling pin and...
Gooey Butter Cake is the Sweet Signature of St. Louis
Baseball, beer and the 600 ft arch are a few of the famous things St. Louis is known for. And barbeque ribs, too. But how about Gooey Butter Cake? Yes, it’s a St. Louis tradition with deep roots in this midwestern town. Legend has it, around the year 1930, a German baker added too much...
Peanuts and Sweet Tea on the Back Roads of South Carolina
Our drive from Savannah to Charleston became a time of fun explorations rather than zipping along the fast Interstate from point A to B. The rambling country roads were full of picturesque scenery with lazy green meadows which seemed endless. Coming from dry California, the grass seemed very green and inviting to us. We made...
Key Lime Pie is Famous in Florida
Welcome to Florida where key lime pie is a must! Sweet and tart with a graham cracker crust is what you’ll find all over the state. I swung by Donut Hole Café in Destin, Florida which offers more than donut holes. It was a Sunday morning and people were lined up for breakfast. I found...
National Donut Day and Mary’s Donuts is ready for the crowd
It’s tomorrow but I got a jump on it before the lines get too long. National Donut Day is June 1 and Mary’s Donuts in Santee and Lakeside are gearing up for the big day. Mary’s has a loyal following because they make donuts by hand and sure to be fresh. The dough is raised...
Traditional and must have foods in New Orleans
Mother’s Restaurant has been an institution for casual dining in New Orleans since 1938 and was on our list to visit. When we arrived at NOLA in the early afternoon, I noticed no lines in front of the restaurant, so it was the right time to eat a late lunch. Chef Roland was standing at...
A Fun and Free Family Garden Nursery in San Diego
Searching for free things to do with the kids in San Diego? Nature and sunshine is located less than 10 miles from San Diego International Airport at City Farmers Nursery and this fun adventure is free. The garden nursery has been on this rustic property for over 45 years and started from the ground up...
