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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...

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Jul 161 min read
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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! 🎉 Now...

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Jul 161 min read
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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...

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Jul 21 min read
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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...

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Jul 22 min read
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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!!...

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Jul 21 min read
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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...

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Jun 292 min read
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$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...

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Jun 111 min read
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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...

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Jun 111 min read
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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...

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May 122 min read
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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...

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May 102 min read
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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...

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May 101 min read
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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...

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May 91 min read
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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...

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May 71 min read
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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...

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May 62 min read
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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...

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May 31 min read
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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...

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May 31 min read
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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...

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May 21 min read
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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...

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May 21 min read
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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...

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Apr 261 min read
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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...

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Apr 131 min read
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