Gumbo Cupcakes Are Bite-Sized Morsels of Mardi Gras

February 17, 2013 // 6:33 pm

If you can dream it, it can be transformed into a cupcake. This is the motto Stefani Pollack of Cupcake Project kept in mind as she brainstormed her latest creation, the Gumbo Cupcake.

These bite-sized savory treats are packed with all the best Mardi Gras inspired flavors…

Perfect for Baby Showers: Diaper Sushi

January 14, 2013 // 1:45 pm

It can’t be easy, growing up different. With all the other little sushi babies looking like slices of salmon and tuna and eel, and you, with your dry, white, cottony skin, waiting for the day someone might want to eat you.

It’s Back: McDonald’s Deep Fried Macaroni Seafood Salad Burger

November 16, 2012 // 5:33 pm

This is one of those bizarre happenings in the food industry that I am very much on board with. Note, Mickey D’s Japan has been rolling out the “Gracoro” burgers since 1993, making if available only during the winter months. The seasonal item has been referred to as the…

KFC Singapore Now Serving — Shrimp Stars and Fish Donuts

August 28, 2012 // 1:32 pm

Shrimp Stars and Fish Donuts. Yep, you heard right. KFC Singapore is now offering their new seafood items to customers. These unique new dishes are sure to garner curious customers to the overseas KFC franchise.

The Shrimp Stars are made with shrimp nuggets in the shape of stars…

Popeyes Releases New Zatarain’s Butterfly Shrimp Meal

June 25, 2012 // 1:56 pm

Popeyes has just announced the launch of their Zatarain’s-spiced Butterfly Shrimp, a dish that marks the first collaborative project between Popeye’s and the New Orleans seasoning company.

The butterfly shrimp comes seasoned in Zatarain’s cornmeal-based breading, and comes in an 8-piece meal on a bed of cajun fries and…

Fred’s Mexican Cafe & Cantina [ADVENTURE]

January 29, 2012 // 1:25 pm

After a long day of balancing our checkbooks and making moves with our 401k’s, we decided to soak in some sun and checkout some of the local real estate in downtown Huntington Beach. (Hottie Alert) After scoping out the boardwalk for some good grub, we decided to…

Fresca’s Fresh Mexican Grill [ADVENTURE]

January 17, 2012 // 12:08 am

Fresca’s Fresh Mexican Grill is one of my go-to-spots to grub down on some artery clogging fried chips with cholesterol-filled guacamole while waiting for my heart-healthy California Burrito. Oh the irony… never-the-less, Fresca’s is a great spot to grab some good beer and healthy Mexican food with some of your…

Avocado Shrimp Tostadas

July 18, 2011 // 5:56 pm

Whenever I get a chance to see some high quality, well-photographed tostadas, I’ll happily make the jump from the greasy, falling apart, heart-attack inducing messes I get at my local taquerias (no offense Costa Mesa). A home-fried tostada shell, homemade spicy refried beans, charred corn, mashed avocado,…