

$10 Homemade Pasta, French Salads & More at Colander Kitchens in Downtown San Mateo
Colander Kitchens is a new food hall that has recently opened in downtown San Mateo from Sushirrito founder Ty Mahler. With amazing...
Sep 15


Discover cardholders get 50% off Capital One Cafe drinks now too
Earlier I wrote about how Capital One credit card holders get 50% off handcrafted beverages at their local Capital One cafes, which is...
Jul 16


Monthly Meat Day Sale 20% off at Nijiya Japanese Market
There's a Meat Day sale that happens around the 29th of each month at Nijiya Japanese Market where their meats are marked 20% off! đ Now...
Jul 16


Horsefeather is the swanky new bar and restaurant in Palo Alto
I have a feeling this place is going to be a new hot spot in Palo Alto for people to hang out, grab a drink at the bar, or meet up with...
Jul 2


Face scan for UV damage and more - Skin assessment at Kiehl's
I have passed by the Kiehl's store in malls so many times without ever really going in. But one day they were having a masterclass on "An...
Jul 2


Half off ALL Ice Cream and Frozen Treats at Whole Foods this week
Headed into the long weekend for July 4, there's a steal of a deal at Whole Foods now for half off all ice cream and frozen treats!!...
Jul 2


New Movie Theater Comes to Mountain View: Alamo Drafthouse (I watched The Materialists)
As you may know, the fancy Showplace Icon in San Antonio Village in Mountain View closed down a while ago. But now a new theater has...
Jun 29


$30 Lobster noodles at Jade Tea Garden in Cupertino (Mon to Thurs only)
Jade Tea Garden is the new restaurant that takes the spot of the old Joy Luck Palace in Cupertino Village (plaza with Ranch 99 and other...
Jun 11


Muffins bursting with juicy blueberries
Here's THE blueberry muffin recipe you need to try! It's by Alison Roman who came up with it after much trial and error postpartum while...
Jun 11


Salad Cooking Class at Tal Palo in Los Altos
This class completely changed the way I look at salads. One day, after making my husband a soggy and sad salad, we happened to stop by...
May 11


Focaccia from famous Liguria Bakery available on Fridays at Sigona's in Redwood City
I hear there are hours long waits at Liguria Bakery in SF for their famed Italian focaccia. According to this article , it's a third...
May 10


Freshly milled flour at Midwife and Baker in Mountain View
When ordering online at The Midwife and The Baker, I noticed that they have flour for sale too! I thought that was a remnant from Covid...
May 9


Super sweet Japanese strawberries from Ichigo Farms (via fruitqueen)
Rounding out the end of teacher appreciation week, I splurged on some fancy strawberries from fruitqueen to gift to the teachers, one...
May 9


Beautiful orchids for sale at Chef Li in San Jose before doors close on May 15
Chef Li, a local Chinese restaurant in San Jose, is unfortunately closing its doors on May 15, 2025 because the lease was not renewed by...
May 6


Chocolate Zucchini Muffins for Teacher Appreciation week
Today was the start of teacher appreciation week! As a thank you to our kids' teachers, I baked them some chocolate zucchini muffins for...
May 6


Addicting Peanut Butter Cups in Downtown Los Altos at Right On Refillery
If you're in downtown Los Altos, swing by Right On! Refillery for a sweet treat! These are peanut butter cups that taste like real...
May 3


Fish and Chips from Cook's Seafood in Menlo Park
When driving down El Camino in the Menlo Park / Palo Alto area, you are bound to have seen the sign for Cook's Seafood which has been a...
May 3


Cute Redwood City bakery: The Baker Next Door
This cute little bakery in downtown Redwood City has great pastries and brunch food. It has some seating for you to sit down and enjoy...
May 2


Pasture raised chicken from Pasturebird
Having watched food documentaries, it really made me be conscious of what type of meat we buy such as grass fed or pasture raised, both...
May 1


Daily fresh squeezed orange juice at DeMartini Orchard in downtown Los Altos
There's a quaint little grocery store called DeMartini Orchard just a block away from downtown Los Altos. It has your essentials for...
Apr 26


Homemade mini pies for Pi Day
Okay this is quite belated because it's already been a month since Pi Day (March 14!). But to celebrate, I made these mini pies within a...
Apr 13


German pretzels on Wednesdays at Ava's Market in Mountain View
These freshly made German pretzels can be found on most Wednesdays at the food stand within Ava's downtown market on Castro Street in...
Apr 13


Corn tortillas from Tortilleria La Familiar in San Jose
Level up your taco game at home with hot and fresh corn tortillas from the Tortilleria La Familiar food truck! They sell tortillas by the...
Mar 10


Shabu meats from Meat House in Mountain View for hot pot at home
We typically get our thing sliced shabu meats from Hankook supermarket, but we discovered that Meat House in downtown Mountain View by...
Mar 10


Black Sesame Rice Krispies Treats (Homemade)
I've been on a black sesame kick recently! I found out it is good for your hair and preventing white hairs haha I don't know how true...
Mar 7


Floral workshops with Pixie Pop Ups, a Bay Area Flower Truck
Pixie Pop Ups is a Bay Area flower truck that hosts floral workshops and serves private events so that guests can make their own flower...
Mar 1


Chef supply store in San Jose that's open to the public - US Foods CHEF'STORE
This wholesale restaurant supply store in San Jose is open to the public! No membership to get in. You can get kitchen supplies, bulk...
Mar 1


Easy on-the-go snack: Breakfast Bar from Little Sky Bakery
For an easy breakfast or snack, chomp down on one of these hearty breakfast bars from Little Sky Bakery. It's loaded with good...
Mar 1


Good Eggs Bay Area: unique artisnal grocery items delivered to your door
I've heard of Good Eggs before and seen their delivery trucks around town, but never tried them out until now! And they're great!!...
Feb 27


Traditional Italian Panettone from La Biscotteria in Redwood City
La Biscotteria is one of those hidden gems of the Peninsula in the Bay Area. Run by Augustine Buonocore for over thirty years, this...
Feb 27


Chocolate Dipped Strawberries for $15 at Costco (Valentine's Day Special)
On Feb 13 just before Valentine's Day, I was surprised to see that in the Costco bakery, they were hand dipping chocolate strawberries....
Feb 14


What to Cook for a Date Night Meal
If you've waited too last minute to secure a dinner reservation for tomorrow on Valentine's Day evening or you don't want to break the...
Feb 13


Authentic Sonoran Flour Tortillas in San Jose from Miranda's Tortillas
Check out these homemade flour tortillas! They're from Diana Miranda Benitez who makes them like they do in her home state of Sonora in...
Feb 12


Homemade Snickerdoodle Cookies from Bake with Brooki recipe
This week my hubby decided to bake cookies! Second time in his life that he's baked cookies, can you believe that?! I requested...
Feb 10


Stunning Handcrafted Chocolate Bars from Wildwood Chocolate
I saw the Berry Berry Chocolate Bar in one of Martha Stewart's gift baskets, and thought it was so jaw droppingly beautiful that I had to...
Feb 7


Macarons for Delivery in the Bay Area with Racarons
To make someone feel loved on their birthday or special occasion (like Valentine's Day coming up! đ), I have ordered a box of these...
Feb 7


Lunch Date at Pizzeria from Lake Como, Italy now in Redwood City - Pizzeria Cardamomo
Upon reading about the love story behind Pizzeria Cardamomo and how Chef Momo Farouq had run a pizzeria in Lake Como, Italy for 35 years...
Feb 4


Clean Organic Oats from Back Roads Granola
I'm very excited to share with you about these oats today! It's not something special that's in these oats though, but rather what's not...
Feb 4


Classic Egg Tarts from Hong Kong Bakery on Castro Street in Mountain View
Speaking of bakeries in downtown Mountain View, the egg tarts from Hong Kong Bakery (right next to Maison Alyzee) are a classic! They're...
Feb 1


Galette des Rois (Kings Cake) from French Bakery Maison Alyzee
Throughout January, you can get Galette des Rois (or Kings Cake) from French bakeries such as Maison Alyzee, which is located in Mountain...
Feb 1


Challah Bread on Fridays from Boichik Bagels
I discovered that Challah bread is available on Fridays at Boichik Bagels! I got excited because it's great for making French toast with,...
Jan 16


Black Sesame Latte at Craft Coffee Shop in San Mateo: Kaizen & Coffee
Cute little cafe in San Mateo with handcrafted drinks like their signature lattes and other specialty coffee drinks. You can tell they...
Jan 16


Oro Blanco Grapefruits and more juicy fruits at J&P Cosentino Family Farm Stand in San Jose
I've been eagerly awaiting the reopening of the J&P Cosentino Farm Stand in San Jose after their holiday break! They opened again on...
Jan 16


Kamut Baguette from The Midwife & The Baker
I first learned about Kamut from The Food Nanny. It's an ancient grain so it hasn't been as modified compared to other grains. It's also...
Jan 15


Draeger's Grocery Store Closing Sale Happening Now in San Mateo
Sadly, Draeger's in downtown San Mateo is closing down! âšī¸ It is quite pricey but it has a wide variety of speciality products that you...
Jan 14


Fluffiest, Softest Cheesecake You'll Ever Eat from J.M. Rosen's Cheesecakes Wholesale factory in Petaluma
I thought I've had a lot of good cheesecake in my life, but this is hands down the BEST cheesecake I've ever had. Period! So they...
Jan 14


Beautiful Sand Hill Sundeck Restaurant in Menlo Park featuring Seasonal Bay Area Ingredients on the Menu
This restaurant is a hidden gem nestled among the office buildings off Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park. It's got beautiful, modern decor...
Jan 13


Discounted Doordash Gift Cards
Costco has $100 worth (two $50 cards) of Doordash gift cards for $79.99. We don't use Doordash that often, but if we do it for one meal,...
Jan 13


$20 Stone Pot Meshi Bowl Lunch Special with Udon at Dan Izakaya Restaurant in San Jose
Found another weekday lunch special! This is in San Jose near Stevens Creek Blvd and Westfield mall. I was recommended to this restaurant...
Jan 12


Holiday Treat for School Staff: Waffle Box from Mochi Waffle Corner in Mountain View
Can't forget the other staff (teachers, admin, etc) at school during the holidays! So we bought them a treat too from Mochi Waffle Corner...
Dec 19, 2024
