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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...

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Feb 4, 20252 min read


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...

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Feb 4, 20252 min read


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...

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Feb 1, 20251 min read


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...

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Feb 1, 20251 min read


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,...

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Jan 16, 20251 min read


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...

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Jan 16, 20251 min read


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...

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Jan 16, 20252 min read


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...

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Jan 15, 20251 min read


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

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Jan 14, 20252 min read


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...

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Jan 14, 20252 min read


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...

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Jan 13, 20252 min read


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,...

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Jan 13, 20251 min read


$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...

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Jan 12, 20251 min read


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...

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Dec 19, 20241 min read


How to score a $2 Starbucks Grande Drink
Download the Safeway app and sign up for the Safeway for U rewards program (free to join!). You will get access to weekly deals with...

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Dec 17, 20241 min read


Lunch Special under $20 at Hirotaka Sushi in Menlo Park
Last month (mid November 2024), a new sushi place opened off El Camino Real near downtown Menlo Park: Hirotaka Sushi. It feels like...

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Dec 16, 20241 min read


The BEST Tamales from Tamale Whisperer in the Bay Area
I sampled a couple bites of these tamales at a popup event and instantly bought a dozen tamales (chicken and pork). 8 were immediately...

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Dec 16, 20241 min read


Teacher holiday gifts: fruit boxes from fruitqueen! (Bay Area)
It's holiday season again and it's time to show appreciation for the teachers who care for our kids. I think teachers get a lot of...

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Dec 15, 20241 min read


New Argentinian Bakery in Downtown Redwood City: Baires Bakery & Cafe
Hello to this new Argentinian bakery and cafe in downtown Redwood City on the corner on Broadway and Winslow Street! You can pick up your...

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Dec 12, 20241 min read


Chang Fen Rice Noodle Rolls and Porridge for Weekend Brunch at Yin Ji Chang Fen in Milpitas
We like to come for a weekend brunch at Yin Ji Chang Fen for a cozy meal of hot porridge and rice noodle rolls, called chang fen! It's...

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Nov 29, 20241 min read
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