Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe – San Diego
We went to Con Pane last February (2012) when we visited San Diego for the Democratic Convention. Our friend Ralph took us there for breakfast one morning – and we had enough bread leftover for lunch!...
View ArticleThree Twins Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Review – Yummm!
I found this gem of an ice cream at our local San Leandro Grocery Outlet for $2. It was the first time I came across a three twins product, but I’m one of those people who absolutely loves peanut...
View ArticleNot really ice cream reviews: Gelateria Italiana vs. Tempt
First of all, let me start by saying that I feel like a complete jerk for blogging about ice cream after reading this article about the torturous conditions in which California inmates find themselves,...
View ArticleFour Seasons Cafe & Deli – San Leandro – Review
Four Seasons Cafe & Deli is the latest incarnation of the cafe and sandwich bar that was once Mr. Bagel and, before that, Planet Coffee. The cafe has been remodeled a little bit and the menu has...
View ArticleCiao Bella Blood Orange Sorbet
I have a pretty nasty cold, so I only want to eat things which are smooth going down my throat and so flavorful that I can taste them despite my stuffed nose. Ciao Bella blood orange sorbet fit the...
View ArticleJoan’s Bakery Cafe
Joan’s Bakery Cafe has been opened for just a few months and is already in its last legs. It’s clear from the offerings that its owners don’t have the capital to keep it running. My bet is that it...
View ArticleOrangeGlad Sweet Box Subscription Review – March 2015
OrangeGlad, sweets from artisan bakeries, $22/month Promo: LACOOKIES15 for 40% off or SPRING30 for 30% off OrangeGlad is a subscription box that sends you goodies from bakeries around the country. It’s...
View ArticleBelgian Waffles
One of the delights of downtown Brussels is their waffle stores. Here, you can eat freshly made waffles with a variety of toppings. A big variety. The ones I tried were delicious but a pain in the...
View ArticleAs Kneaded Bakery: I don’t know what all the fuss is about
Review of the San Leandro Bakery I had long heard great things about the As Kneaded Bakery in San Leandro. Located on Victoria Court, in a space where many restaurants tried their luck unsuccessfully,...
View Article85°C Bakery Cafe Sells my Favorite Pastries
Review of the San Leandro location Since 85°C Bakery Cafe opened in San Leandro Plaza, I’ve been a devotee. This Taiwanese bakery chain has over a thousand locations worldwide, with 75 of them in...
View ArticleNYC Food Adventures: L’Amie Pierre
Real French croissants! We had a lot of great food in our trip to New York City, but I wasn’t expecting having so much great French food. Then again, why not? The enormous day population in Manhattan...
View ArticleNYC Food Adventures: Magnolia Bakery
Is the banana pudding worth the hype? Magnolia Bakery apparently became famous because of a scene in Sex and the City – an early 2000s show about four single women living in NYC. While I watched the...
View ArticleNYC Food Adventures: A Bagel with Cream Cheese and Lox
A visit to Ross & Daughters and Pick a Bagel Among the many food items New York City is known for are bagels. The claim is that New York City tap water makes both bagels and hot dogs particularly...
View ArticleNYC Food Adventures: Yonah Schimmel’s Knish Bakery
What the heck is a Knish? I’ll be honest, before planning this trip to New York City, I had never heard of knishes, and had no idea how to pronounce them (the K is not silent). But while researching...
View ArticleSan Leandro Eats: Mochinuts
Crispy Corndogs and Mochi Donuts, what is not to like? Mochinut is a newish chain fast food restaurant/bakery that serves just four products: Korean-style corn dogs, mochi doughnuts, canned drinks and...
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