This satisfying, savory bread pudding hits all our high points: Easy, fast, not too many dishes, and great leftovers...
Terrible Tiki: Tonga Room, San Francisco
We had such high hopes!!! My husband and I spent the weekend in SF for the ballet and museums. Oh and I should mention we're big time tiki bar fans and always try new places wherever we vacation. Though recommendations we received (from a well-respected tiki bartender) steered us *away* from Tonga Room at the... Continue Reading →
Umami… Thai Style
ow do I love Thai (cooking)? Let me count the ways. Green papaya salad, chicken satay, mee grob, nam prik pla...
Donny’s Breakfast Spot: A VERY Bright Valley Spot for Breakfast
On our first visit, we ordered simple eggs, potatoes, coffee and toast. Simple yes, but everything tasted SO much better than we expected.
Hoisin Shrimp with Roasted Broccoli
One of the things I *don’t* like about Chinese food takeaway is the broccoli that comes with most shrimp dishes is mildly steamed – basically raw. This recipe challenges the taste profile by gently roasting the broccoli, adding deeper flavor and a nicer mouth feel to the entire dish. If you love shrimp and the... Continue Reading →
An “old man bar” hip enough for everyone: Tribute in Sherman Oaks
Tribute has a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere (sofa lounge for groups), SUPERB cocktails by mixologists Matt and Chris (try The Ugh and/or Tonga Hut Tallboy) and tasty appetizers good enough to make a meal (e.g., fried calamari and bacon-wrapped dates.)
Salt, Sweet, Spirits. 