Prime Rib Lover

I love Prime Rib & I like it Medium Rare with some hot Au Jus!  Below is a pic of my plate at the Saddle Ranch Chop House at  Universal Walk in Hollywood (the place with the mechanical bull Just outside the entrance of Universal Studios).  Click on the pic to make it larger. 

Why do I always have a beer pictured next to my food?? lol

Best Buffet in Cali

Voted The Best Buffet in Southern California by me & others... Pala Casino in Pala, CA.  Here's why...Pizza Bar, All you can eat Crab Legs (which they'll steam for you & serve with warm butter), sushi, calamari, steak bar (steaks cooked to order), hamburger bar (cooked to order w/all the toppings), banana split bar, ice cream bar (they will mix in toppings for you just like Cold Stone), Crepes (they will make a crepe for you with toppings of your choice), Chocolate Fountains for dipping strawberries, marshmallows, Mexican station (tamales, chile rellenos, nachos, rice, beans, enchiladas), Soups, Italian bar, Salad Bar, Lots & Lots of Desserts, and so much more...here are some pics...they are taken with my phone one-handedly as my other hand was holding a plate full of food!!  Click on any image to enlarge it....

Pho - Vietnamese Soup

Pho!  Vietnamese Soup is so good & so satisfying, especially on a cold day.  To me this is the Vietnamese version of Posole or Menudo.  Noodles & Chicken or Beef in a clear broth with an array of topping to add...cilantro, jalapenos, hot sauce, lime, and more.  You have to try it.  Here is a couple pics of my soup, one with hot sauce added...from Pho Ha Restaurant in Riverside off of Magnolia & Tyler.  Click on any image to make it larger.

Best Cheesesteak!!

I know, I know, there will be some that beg to differ with me and say it's not an authentic cheesesteak, but my favorite cheesesteak continues to remain my favorite.  I've tried Philly's Best & quite a few others, but in my opinion this is the best...I've been eating the cheesesteaks from Steak Escape (Westfield Mainplace Mall, Santa Ana) since high school (over 15 yrs ago, ugh, I'm old)... Here's a pic of mine, with provolone cheese, lettuce, mayo, tomatoes & bell peppers.  My mouth is watering... Not to mention their fries are freshly cut & made...

Best Fish Tacos!

I stumbled upon Rockin' Baja Lobster in Newport Beach one sunny afternoon & I must say they have the BEST fish tacos I've tasted!!  It is right across the parking lot from Sharkeez by theNewport pier.  Anyway, here are my photos.  One of these tacos comes with pickled jalapenos & bacon (Tacos Cantamar).  The other is a regular fish taco with avocado, sauce & cabbage (Mahi Mahi Taco).  The one with bacon & jalapenos was my favorite...it was sooo good that I ate half of it before I remembered to take a photo of it.

Rockin' Baja Lobster
2104 West Oceanfront

Newport Beach, CA 92663

(949) 723-0606

rockinbaja.com‎

El Pollo Ranchero

at 1227 West 1st Street in Santa Ana, this "hole in the wall" spot serves up some authentic Mexican food.  I just love it when a Mexican restaurant serves beans with their chips.  The chips, salsa & beans, the green chilaquiles with an over-easy egg on top & the ribs were my favorites at this place.

Marinara Sauce

I discovered this Marinara Sauce after Costco gave samples of it made with spaghetti.  Delicioso!!!  You don't even need to add any spices, just spaghettie & some Parmesan & you are set!!!  You can find this sauce at Costco, but I'm not sure where else...Let me know if you do find it elsewhere...

Cupcakes

From the Perfect Circle Cupcakery in the Orange Circle (Old Town Orange)

Banana Cupcake with cream cheese frosting & pecans...Good, but could be better...

OC Fair Food

I love food from County Fairs.  Here are pics from the Orange County Fair this past Summer.  Australian Beer-Battered Potatoes (with some Ranch dressing) and a Strawberry Funnel Cake (and my Bud Light of course).  Yes!!!

I Heart Ice Cream

I just love Ice Cream.  I could be sooooo full from eating a big meal & I'll still make room for Ice Cream.  Here are my two favorite flavors from Baskin Robbins...Baseball Nut (Rasberry Swirl with cashews, only sold during Baseball season) and Pecans & Pralines.

Best Tacos in Santa Ana!

Sarinana's on 5th Street.  Best hard shell tacos!!!

Please share your opinion on who has the best tacos in Orange, LA & Riverside Counties!!

California Pizza Kitchen

Here is my favorite dish at CPK (California Pizza Kitchen)...The Tequila Lime Chicken Fettucine...Awesomeness!!

Doughnut Muffins!!!

I am making these this weekend!!!!  I will let you know how they turn out, but they look sooooo scrumptious!!  Try this recipe out too & let me know...maybe you'll get around to it before I do!

Click Here for the Recipe....