I wanted to share a new serving ware that I received courtesy "a la familia". No, that's not a new store! It was a gift from my lovely sister as she knows how much I love these.

I can already picture all the fun things I can utilize this beauty for:

Please ignore the green polka dot against the black damask.  The point is to show off the cake stand not the cupcakes...ha ha!!

Why did I get baked?

Happy Wednesday!! It's the middle of the week , love it!!  Most of you know my little addiction to this. And most of you know that I was on a mini-vacation last weekend. So, having said that, you absolutely know that I was looking for at least one cupcake/bakeshop to review in quest for the perfect cupcake!!

Say hello to:

Sugar Blossom Bake Shop (San Clemente, Ca)

Unfortunately, I do not have any good pictures of the cupcakes (boo picture fail) so you will have to use your imagination. Before I go into my "review" let me kind of tell you what I like looking for in a cupcake shop.

1) I like to see if they have a big enough selection. You need to be able to have a hard time deciding between your cupcakes.
2)  I also enjoy a well decorated cupcake store. Cuteness is a must!!
3) The obvious, tasty cupcakes!!

Back to Sugar blossoms. The place did not have a HUGE collection of cupcakes. (Fail # 1). The decor was semi-cute (Fail #2) and the cupcakes were so not D-lish!! (Fail #3).

Let me tell you what I chose. I only ordered 6 cupcakes, my standard is 12 but this place did not have a huge selection so I was out of luck.   The choices were: mint in chip, red velvet, carrot cake, German chocolate, vanilla and coconut.  My goodness with those simple and exotic flavors you would think that at least one would be d-lish, right?  Uh, yeah....WRONG!!  Each and every single one of them had a distinct taste of, {asking themselves} "Why did I even get baked, so not worth it"  Such a sad cupcake.  No flavor, awful after taste and some tasted old.

My quest will continue.....  have a foodilicous day!!

Rachel Ray is on the prowl.

It's no secret that I love using the Food Network website for a lot of my cooking inspiration.  So, when I had planned for turkey burgers one night, I decided to utilize that website for my recipe choice!!

Enter raspy voice Rachel Ray .....

and her Greek turkey burgers.

Let me tell ya, these burgers were d-lish!!  They were moist, flavorful and healthy!!  As usual, I doctored it up the style your dish way, meaning I cut out all fatty items and made it lean. You can taste the feta and the spinach and the tzatziki sauce: OH MY!!!  I will definitely make this again!!

What is your favorite type of burgers?  Do share!! 

Have a foodilicious day!!

Taking it on the road

 Do you find it hard to eat healthy when taking a trip? Or when just leaving town for the day?  Sometimes its too tempting to look at all the yummy options that are at restaurants. the hardest part,I feel, is when visiting out of state or a not a chain local restaurant.

I always do my very best to choose healthy options because obviously I can't control the cook in the kitchen and how they may prepare the meal. however, when on vacation or a quick trip these might sneak in:





            
       pancake pups pineapple and white chocolate.. they were okay! Not what expected but worth the tr. Would I recommend or get again, nope!!
Have a foodilicious day!!

On the hunt....

Most of you know, I adore a good cupcake.  I am in love with cupcakes!! And is always on the hunt for a d-lish flavor.  Anytime, I visit a new town or my family I will try my hardest to scout the town for the nearest store that sells them so I can get my two cents in on the flavor, texture, cuteness etc....



Cupcake love (San Diego, Ca)


I know what you are thinking, BUT how can cupcakes be healthy? Your such a nut when it comes to healthy foods...well, I am here to tell you that I don't care..so HA!!  Just kidding, once in a while I enjoy eating a good un-healthy cupcake but I am also determined to find a healthy recipe (calorie bust) so I can make my own. So stay tuned!!  Until then enjoy my adventures of finding the perfect cupcake!!

Cupcake Love (San Diego, Ca)



Where do I go?

Happy first day of summer (officially)!!  It's a fabulous time of the year!!  Of course with all the dining outside, I love checking out grilling recipes or easy light summer fares and I am sure you are all dying {insert sarcastic tone} to know where I go for overall food inspiration.

When I am in the need of a great summer recipe, I know exactly where to go so, so let me introduce you to a fabulous person, a person worth getting to know, a person who I would LOVE to meet!! So without further ado, my favorite grill master:





Bobby Flay (isn't he cute in a dorky kind of way)

I'm always checking out Food Network for grill recipes or overall healthy recipes. If you are ever in need of a great french fry sauce or burger recipe, Bobby is your man!!   Trust me, he will not disappoint.

As far as inspiration part goes, I love to read other blogs.   I read several different types of food blogs and it's great to see the different takes on meals and overall healthy lifestyles.  Here are a few blogs that I read daily for inspiration:

This blog is fabulous because she talks a lot about different types of healthy meals along with things going on in her life.





I like this blog because she showcases amazing pictures which always inspires me to cook



 

Skinny Runner is great inspiration because she talks a lot about running and her personal life. Food is sprinkled in their now & again (not too often) but it's great to read about her fitness life which inspires healthy meal planning.






I enjoy reading this blog because she too showcases gorgeous pictures but also the recipes just look so dreamy!! I guess the blog name just says it all.



So tell me do you have any favorite websites or grill masters? Do share!!

Have a foodilicious day!!

Oh come on....

Happy Monday!! This past weekend, I had a great time with some friends over dinner at Joe's Crab Shack.

At our table, people were ordering "Fancy Shmancy" options like steampot & crabs meals. I wish I had gotten some pictures showing our actual meals but alas all I have is this:

 Okay, so this is the thing everyone (and when I mean everyone, I am including a ten year old boy) was ordering these fancy meals!!  And little old me, what did I order...popcorn shrimp, the most generic, mundane easy peasy item on the menu. I am mean NO CREATIVITY with that meal right? Right!!   
Seriously, it's the type of meal you order and everyone says: "Oh, come on".

I am playing it safe and I like popcorn shrimp, I never eat it anywhere else except Joe's or Red Lobster so it's like a treat for me! But, on the flip side, I should be more daring and attempt at ordering a fancy meal!!

What about you, when you go out do you to eat do you order something you wouldn't normally make at home?

Or do you play it safe and have your guests roll their eyes and say "oh come on"

P.s No one really rolled their eyes (ha ha) but I am sure there are people out there that would.