Olive Garden Village at Orange 2330 N. Tustin St. Orange, CA 92865 (714) 998-9092 Daily 11 AM to 10 PM The Olive Garden is known for their reasonably priced, big meals. Their new Cucina Mia (my kitchen) special makes dining at Olive Garden even more affordable. A 3 course meal is just $9.99. To start […]
Volcano Lava Cakes
Click HERE to download the recipe and decorating instructions. This oozing Volcano Lava Cake was inspired by the Walking with Dinosaurs movie. It would be fun to make for a child’s dinosaur themed birthday party. You can use custard dishes or a large muffin pan to make these individual desserts. Walking With Dinosaurs Blu-ray / DVD […]
Vegan Gluten-free Carnitas Baked Potatoes
Yes, vegan carnitas – they do exist and they are delicious. They aren’t meat, but they have a ‘meaty’ texture and the flavor of pork that has been marinated in citrus, garlic and herbs. This is an easy meal that can be ready in minutes. Toppings can be customized to suit your taste. Vegan Gluten-free […]
The Counter: Custom Built Burgers – Irvine, California
The Counter Park Place 2981 Michelson Drive Irvine CA 92612 949-596-7227 Open Daily 11 AM to 10 PM My first visit to The Counter in Irvine was fabulous. I hadn’t heard of the restaurant before, but definitely plan on going back now that I know how good it is. The Counter specializes in burgers and […]
Jamba Juice Whole Food Smoothies and Juice
Have you been to Jamba Juice lately? I hadn’t been for awhile and was pleasantly surprised with the new menu offerings. I used to think of Jamba Juice as more of a better choice for a dessert or snack. Now, I know that I can get whole food nutrition and enjoy their smoothies as a […]