

Corn tortillas freshly made 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! 😉), 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 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 17


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! ☹️ 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 14


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 13


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 20, 2024


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...
Dec 17, 2024


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...
Dec 16, 2024


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...
Dec 16, 2024


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...
Dec 15, 2024


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...
Dec 12, 2024


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...
Nov 29, 2024


Farm-to-table Greek food at Taverna in Palo Alto
I heard about this restaurant through word of mouth that it has quality ingredients, so I've been wanting to try it for a long time!...
Nov 29, 2024


Frozen Ready-to-go Meals from Howie's in Palo Alto
The next few weeks are going to be busy, so to make those weeknight dinners easier, I've stocked the freezer with a couple of quick...
Nov 29, 2024


Thanksgiving Dinner: Holiday Catering From Mollie Stone's
Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you had a good one this year. We decided to keep things low-stress this year by ordering food for Thanksgiving...
Nov 29, 2024


Callao Peruvian Restaurant Newly Opened in Downtown Los Altos
Three weeks ago, Callao Peruvian Restaurant had their grand opening. They have been soft opened for about 4 months. Just stopped by for...
Nov 27, 2024


Chinese Street Food Jianbing (Egg Crepe) at KTea Cafe in Sunnyvale
I woke up craving a jianbing, which is like a big egg crepe that you can buy on the side of the road in China. It's savory and you can...
Nov 21, 2024


Big Sephora sale going on now until 11/11!
I headed to Sephora this weekend for the big sale that only happens twice a year! So time to stock on faves that rarely go on sale....
Nov 10, 2024


Outdoor Smoker BBQ Brisket, Tri tip, and Chicken Available Every Day at Willows Market in Menlo Park
You've got to try the BBQ at Willows Market in Menlo Park! It's a small neighborhood grocery store with a lot of local vendors for baked...
Nov 10, 2024


Pehr: Favorite Organic Cotton Baby Clothing (Super Cute Designs)
All of the items that we've gotten from Pehr, we absolutely love because they're soo cute - and also 100% organic cotton too! It's a...
Nov 4, 2024


Excellent Bento Boxes for Delivey from Koshin Bento in Sunnyvale - made by former Tokyo Disney Chef
Here's how you can get authentic Japanese Bento boxes for delivery or pickup from Sunnyvale - available on Doordash, Uber Eats, or...
Nov 3, 2024


Free monthly book for every child under 5 in San Mateo County with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
What an amazing program! Read more here and sign up if you're eligible. San Mateo County Libraries is now a local partner of Dolly...
Oct 27, 2024


Cheap Charcoal Grilled Kebabs from Middle Eastern Al Forat Market in Sunnyvale - Good for Groups
When having family over for dinner and no one has time to cook, we ended up ordering a tray of kebabs from Al Forat Market in Sunnyvale....
Oct 26, 2024


Orenchi Sushi and Miko's Calitalia Now Open at State Street Market Food Hall in Los Altos
Here's the October 2024 update on the vendors who are coming and going from the food hall at State Street Market in downtown Los Altos....
Oct 26, 2024


Impressive Mixed Grill Parrilladas at Luna Mexican Kitchen in Campbell at The Pruneyard
When you go to Luna Mexican Kitchen, there's 2 things that are great: the fact that you can usually get a table pretty quickly (even for...
Oct 26, 2024


Surprisingly Good Convenience Store Krispy Krunchy Fried Chicken & Biscuits at Circle K in Mountain View
Get a Krunch Box of 2 pieces of fried chicken (tenders, wings, thighs, or legs) + side + biscuit for under $10! I got a side of mashed...
Oct 26, 2024


Bake-at-Home Dutch Crunch Rolls and Fresh Bread All Day at Raymond's Sourdough Bread in San Mateo
We bought a hot and steamy round loaf of sourdough bread and proceeded to chow down on it in the car with some butter, before we could...
Oct 20, 2024


Dim Sum To Go at Dim Sum King in Sunnyvale
Chinatown in SF has plenty of those to-go dim sum places where it's a literal hole in the wall and you order what you want, they pack it...
Oct 20, 2024