http://www.zenfoodism.com One mind - focused on food Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:05:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I guess I don’t really need to tell you explicitly that I very much like Urban Solace in North Park due to the fact that I am headed there tonight for what will be the THIRD time in just TEN days. Apparently, I’m not the only person enjoying what Urban Solace ... http://www.zenfoodism.com/index.php/2007/11/09/urban-solace-3-times-in-10-days/ Urban Solace is not only the name of the next restaurant in my “To Try” list. It’s also my most sincere wish for our dear city during this time of blazing sadness. As a native San Diegan, I’m just so sad for our city and its people, all the loss ... http://www.zenfoodism.com/index.php/2007/10/24/a-wish-for-urban-solace/ We’ve eaten at a couple new (to us) restaurants lately. Both dinners were enjoyable and yummy, and we will likely return for more someday soon. So many restaurants in San Diego, so little time! Alexander’s - If you’ve been to The Linkery, then you’ve certainly seen Alexander’s right across ... http://www.zenfoodism.com/index.php/2007/10/14/alexanders-ritual-tavern-and-a-celebrity-sighting/ Last week, I pan-seared salmon for the first time. I’m a convert! Usually, I use the oven for salmon, using my mother-in-law’s famous salmon cooking method. (Oh my god, I’ve never posted that before?!? I have to tell you about that sometime soon!) Well, my new passion ... http://www.zenfoodism.com/index.php/2007/10/01/pan-searing-salmon-is-awesome/ This weekend, we and everyone we love traveled to Vegas to celebrate my sister Amy’s 30th birthday in grand style. My husband and I felt so happy that our siblings were all together to party and live a carefree weekend together. For us, Vegas is always about the food. ... http://www.zenfoodism.com/index.php/2007/09/19/vegas-and-30-years-of-amy/ Raw as a rainbow… I went to a raw food restaurant in Hillcrest today. It’s called Cilantro Live! Have you seen it? It’s right there in the heart of Hillcrest on 5th next to the Starbucks. I was a raw restaurant virgin. I never would have gone there ... http://www.zenfoodism.com/index.php/2007/09/06/cilantro-live/ I really love Ellie Krieger’s show on the Food Network and I wish she would come out with a cookbook already! Her show, Healthy Appetitie with Ellie Krieger, showcases exactly how I like to eat - fresh, colorful, wholesome ingredients, whole grains, and an emphasis on health without compromising ... http://www.zenfoodism.com/index.php/2007/08/20/fettuccine-with-creamy-red-pepper-feta-sauce/ I like my drinks iced, even in the Winter, and I like them cold-steeped. With tea, the cold-steeping process produces less bitterness, especially from green teas. Like the Toddy coffee situation, I love that I only have to make my favorite beverage every few days. And again, ... http://www.zenfoodism.com/index.php/2007/08/17/i-cold-brew-tea-too/ One of the first things I ever blogged about was how I’d never had a single cup of coffee in my life. Well, I’m here today to apologize to the Universe, the Coffee Gods, and the humble java bean for my former ignorance. I was stupid. Very, very stupid. And ... http://www.zenfoodism.com/index.php/2007/08/12/cold-brewing-coffee-solved-all-my-problems/ Tart yogurt is a crazy craze right now. If you haven’t tried it or don’t even know about it, you really need to get out more. No offense. Pinkberry - I’ve tried it twice (the one in Temecula on the way back from Vegas trips). Why does Temecula get a ... http://www.zenfoodism.com/index.php/2007/08/06/the-latest-tart-yogurt-assault-yogart-in-hillcrest/