Doesn’t my lunch look good? This is the special quesadilla at Christine’s Restaurant in Brawley. I asked what the difference was between the regular quesadilla and the special one expecting to hear about extra items inside the quesadilla. It turns out the difference is that the special one is deep fried. I eat Mexican food regularly, […]
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Lawrence Cox Ranches – Brawley, California
Lettuce Farm Near The Salton Sea Doesn’t that lettuce look delicious? It was! I had the pleasure of visiting Lawrence Cox Ranches in Brawley, California – near the Salton Sea in the Imperial Valley. They grow lettuce, onions, watermelon and other ground crops that make their way to grocery stores and restaurants throughout the country. […]
Souplantation – Fountain Valley, California
Have you been to Souplantation lately? I have been many times over the years, but this was my first time to visit the Fountain Valley location. It’s located just off the 405 Freeway in the Costco shopping center near the corner of Talbert and Newhope. I’ve always liked Souplantation, but was especially impressed when I […]
Cacique Tour – Cheese, Cream, Yogurt & More
Are you familiar with Cacique? I have been using their delicious Mexican cheeses for years, but didn’t know much about the company. Living in Southern California, I’m familiar with good Mexican food and know that the key to getting the results I want in the kitchen is using authentic ingredients. All cheeses are not the same. Recently, […]
Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival Preview
Spring is here and that means it’s just about time for boysenberries, boysenberries and more boysenberries! Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival 8039 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, California 90620 March 28th, 2015 to April 12, 2015 As a lifelong resident of Southern California, I’ve been to Knott’s many times over the years. My parents always raved […]