There is a fantastic assortment of Asian restaurants where Orange County and Los Angeles County meet at the intersection of Beach Blvd. and La Mirada/Malvern. I can never remember exactly where the city lines are, but the area includes Buena Park, La Mirada and Fullerton. Some of the restaurants have been there for years and new […]
Chen’s Panda Chinese Restaurant – Orange, California
When I’m looking for an easy option for a meal out, I often end up at Chen’s Panda. The location is convenient for me and I always have a good experience at the restaurant. The food is typical of what you’ll find at other Chinese restaurants. There are vegetarian items along with chicken, pork, beef, […]
Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
Kimchi fried rice is an easy and delicious way to use up leftover rice. When I’m making rice, I intentionally make more than we need for the meal.
Le Pain Quotidien – Fashion Island – Newport Beach, California
Naturally, the food options at Orange County’s Fashion Island in Newport Beach are not the typical “mall food” that I grew up with. There are many great options for good, healthy food to choose from. About a year and a half ago, I attended a fun and informative hands on bread baking class at Le Pain […]
Edamame Peanut Salad Recipe
When I was growing up, a salad was a bowl of iceberg lettuce with a whole lot of creamy dressing on top. These days my salads have a whole lot more nutrition and flavor. This Edamame Peanut Salad only takes a few minutes of prep time and looks and tastes great. The salad works well […]