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Somehow I came across pictures of this library and felt so captured by it, that I had to come visit it in person. I wish the pictures did it justice. It's beautiful, serene, and calm, and I couldn't soak enough of it in. It's a cozy small library, but each space is thoughtfully put together and has a glimpse into the nature that surrounds it, with floor to ceiling windows. The furniture is beautiful, the wood tables and chairs look like they are impeccably made. There's an op

Welp, I think everyone has noticed the price of food and eating out has skyrocketed, especially in the Bay Area. But sometimes we still want to indulge in a nice meal. 🙂 That's why I'm excited to share about the latest thing I'm into: supermarket sashimi from Nijiya Market! I know it's not new thing, but I have always glanced over the sashimi section in Japanese markets. I opt for the common Americanized rolles like the California roll, shrimp tempura roll, or seaweed salad.

Today I want to share about my talented friend Vanessa who has her own business in the Bay Area doing permanent makeup. Read on to learn more about how this can save you time on your everyday look! Her services includes eyebrow tattooing so you don't need to fill in your eyebrows all the time, and it looks very natural as she can do nano hair strokes. There's even permanent makeup for eyeliner and lips too (called lip blushing). Check out her IG page for more details and befo

Happy New Year! 🎉 2026 has a nice ring to it! To combat the dreary weather outside, cozy up with a big mug, or actually, a big pot(!) of homemade hot chocolate. And share with loved ones! The steps are easy and customizable to your heart's desire. I started with a big block of Guittard chocolate (which I got at Foothill Produce in Los Altos). Chop it up into small chunks. In the meantime, pour a bunch of milk (your best guess on how much you need or want) into a big pot. I u

Colander Kitchens is a new food hall that has recently opened in downtown San Mateo from Sushirrito founder Ty Mahler. With amazing...

Earlier I wrote about how Capital One credit card holders get 50% off handcrafted beverages at their local Capital One cafes, which is...

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...

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...

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...

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!!...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rounding out the end of teacher appreciation week, I splurged on some fancy strawberries from fruitqueen to gift to the teachers, one...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

There's a quaint little grocery store called DeMartini Orchard just a block away from downtown Los Altos. It has your essentials for...

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...

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

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...

We typically get our thing sliced shabu meats from Hankook supermarket, but we discovered that Meat House in downtown Mountain View by...

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...

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...

This wholesale restaurant supply store in San Jose is open to the public! No membership to get in. You can get kitchen supplies, bulk...

For an easy breakfast or snack, chomp down on one of these hearty breakfast bars from Little Sky Bakery. It's loaded with good...

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!!...

La Biscotteria is one of those hidden gems of the Peninsula in the Bay Area. Run by Augustine Buonocore for over thirty years, this...

On Feb 13 just before Valentine's Day, I was surprised to see that in the Costco bakery, they were hand dipping chocolate strawberries....

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...

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...

This week my hubby decided to bake cookies! Second time in his life that he's baked cookies, can you believe that?! I requested...

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...

To make someone feel loved on their birthday or special occasion (like Valentine's Day coming up! 😉), I have ordered a box of these...

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...

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...

Speaking of bakeries in downtown Mountain View, the egg tarts from Hong Kong Bakery (right next to Maison Alyzee) are a classic! They're...

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

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

Cute little cafe in San Mateo with handcrafted drinks like their signature lattes and other specialty coffee drinks. You can tell they...

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...

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...

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...

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...