sd weekend

ohhh, i love san diego in the summer!!!  
weekend meal ticket:
mister tiki mai tai lounge – (hawaiian/fusion) key lime martini, spicy seared salmon, ahi poki, peanut butter mousse  
spices – (thai): gai curry lunch special, veggie samosa, egg roll, rice & thai tea 
extraordinary desserts – (cake): coconut cake
cotija’s – (mexican): fish taco, shrimp burrito
emerald’s – (chinese): 10 course [...]

so rich and so fresh

i've been working on a chocolate cupcake batter and have finally reached a simple, moist and flavorful version that could be whipped up in one bowl. (i think my family and friends won't be able to eat another cupcake and i am grateful for their constructive criticism of my many trial runs). it involves a few layerings [...]