Hello Trader Joe’s speculoos cookies and cookie butter!

Hello speculoos! What are speculoos? Speculoos are crisp caramelized cinnamon spiced shortbread. They originated from Belgium and are now being offered at Trader Joe’s. I originally did not know what Speculoos were until I had heard about cookie butter from Trader Joe’s. Trader Joe’s cookie butter is a spread made out of the crushed Speculoos…

Hello Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza!

Blazing fast! Fire’d fresh! I am a fan of the Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza! I recently got to check out the newly open Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza and became an instant fan! I love the concept of make your own pizzas! It’s perfect for everyone! Do you like veggies? They’ve got plenty! Are you a…

Hello 7th Annual White Light, White Night Charity Event

I recently attended the 7th Annual White Light, White Night charity event that was held at the Manhattan Beach Studios. I was there to cover the event for South Bay Foodies. The event is a great fundraiser to support Walk With Sally. Walk with Sally is an organization that provides mentoring support programs and services…

Hello Lee’s Sandwiches Grand Opening in Torrance

The long wait is over! Lee’s Sandwiches is finally open in Torrance and today I attend their grand opening celebration. The long line for the famous sandwiches started early and just kept going, going and going! Lee’s was nice to offer some yummy free samples for the visitors today. Deli manjoo cake and iced coffee…

Hello 6th Annual Nachos and Networking UCLA Alumni Event!

I recently attended a the 6th annual Nachos and Networking UCLA Alumni event. It was held at Rock and Brews in El Segundo and was the first ever UCLA Nachos and Networking event held in the South Bay. When I first entered, I instantly felt the Blue and Gold Bruin spirit! The victory bell was…

Happy 15 cent hot dog day!

In honor of Wienerschnitzel’s founder John Galardi, Wienerschinitzel offered their three classic hot dogs: original chili, mustard and kraut dog today at their original 1961 price, 15 cents! The 1961 price is also in celebration of National Hot Dog Month! It’s a great way for Wienerschnitzel to celebrate hot dog month as well as 52…

Hello Torrance Bakery!

Torrance Bakery, how much do I love thee? As I sit here, sipping my Seattle’s Best Coffee enjoying my Friday at your bakery, let me count the ways! 😉 Caramel maple donut: sweet chocolate topped donut with caramel filling, this donut spells love for chocolate and caramel lovers of the world! Blueberry donut: blueberry cake…

Happy 7th birthday Susiecakes!

Happy 7th birthday Susiecakes! Today my favorite cupcake bakery, Susiecakes celebrated their seven years with buy one, get one cupcakes! In honor of their 7th birthday I am counting down 7 of my top favorite memories/Susiecakes moments! 10 yelp reviews and 60 yelp photos later, I narrowed it down to 7 moments that were simply…

Happy Bastille Day @ Mimi’s Cafe

Happy Bastille Day! In honor of the French National Holiday day Bastille Day, Mimi’s Cafe had a special celebration where many of their delicious foods were offered at 1978 prices! Some of the goodies offered at their 1978 prices were their pain perdu, eggs Benedict, French onion soup, French dip and their muffins!. The French…

Happy 86th birthday 7-Eleven!

Happy 86th birthday 7-Eleven! Today 7-Eleven celebrated their 86th year of being a convenience store offering quick goodies and treats! They were offering 50 cent hot dogs and the ever famous free slurpees! Each per person was allowed one cup of the frozen delight! There were a variety of choices ranging from blue raspberry to…