The origin of churros is unclear. One theory is they were brought to Europe by the Portuguese. The Portuguese sailed for the Orient and, as they returned from Ming Dynasty China to Portugal, they brought along with them new culinary techniques, including modifying the dough for You tiao also known as Youzagwei in Southern China, for Portugal. However, they modified it by introducing a star […]
Month: May 2018
Inchin’s Bamboo Garden
I visited a few times in the old days when Mandarin Garden was here. I didn’t like the flavors of the food and stopped visiting. Inchin’s Bamboo Garden looks nothing like Mandarin Garden. They did a lovely remodel.
Gaia Gelato
Cold on my tongue causes a tingling sensation. Rich, fresh flavor fills my mouth. Sweet with a slight tangy flavor. In my mind I see a bright orange tangelo sun ripened and picked at the peak of ripeness. I like this tangelo sorbet better than the actual fruit as the flavor is the same but […]
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Pacific Honda
After 12 years on the job the AC in my Honda Civic stopped working and it turns out only the Honda dealer has the parts to repair the AC. Service advisor indicated a valve needed replacing and it would be done later in the day.
San Diego Botanic Garden / Part three of three
Peaceful sounds of water gently falling. Leaves, fronds sway in the breeze.
By The Beach Caribbean Cuisine
I wake up Tuesdays and I think about battered pieces of chicken dipping into fresh canola oil. I try to get to By The Beach by 11am when the chicken is fresh out of the fryer.
Sprouts – Mira Mesa
Back in the day Mira Mesa Blvd ended a mile west of here and I use to ride my bike through uncharted wilderness. It was fun exploring vernal pools in the middle of nowhere. My bike got pretty dirty riding through the dirt and mud. Sadly those days ended when they paved Mira Mesa Blvd […]
Rock Steady Jamaican Restaurant
It’s been awhile since I’ve been out here. My preschool was nearby. Lots of places to fix up your car across the street. I came to try the Jamaican food. I’ve never been to Jamaica to try Jamaican food at it’s source but I had good Jamaican food in the Cayman Islands. Allspice, nutmeg, and […]