My love of sweets comes from my mother. She loved to bake as well as eat her creations. Working night shifts, she never taught me to cook, but leave it to her to bake everything sweet for me and my dad. From pies and cookies, to her delightful combo of chocolate cake and chocolate pudding called “Mud,” there wasn’t a day gone by without dessert. So since she’s gone now, I’ll honor her memory by diving into San Diego’s dessert scene first.

Sweet Eats

Creme Brulee

La Viole Restaurant, Newbury Street, Boston, MA After a long flight and settling in at the Newberry Guest House, in the Back Bay neighborhood, I decided to dine at LaVoile Restaurant, a French bistro right down my front stairs. It turned out to be an excellent choice.  Below is a

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Mook and Pop’s Culinary Delights

Mook and Pop’s Culinary Delights is a from-scratch bakery offering San Diego homemade baked goods. Our newest creation is Brickle Candy. Brickle (or fondly called Crack) is a handmade crunchy, salty and sweet candy of crisp caramelized salty crackers drenched in chocolate, toffee, and nuts. Besides the original, we have

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Von’s Bakery

Who’d-A-Thought? Delicious, delightful and decadent this chocolate  cake was also divine. Who would have thought it came from Von’s Bakery in Encinitas, CA.  Kudos Von’s, this one topped the cake!

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Oatmeal Delight

A hearty morning favorite. An oatmeal treat with brown sugar, butter and sweet cream. Fresh boysenberries make it a delicious Sweet Eat.

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Sweet Eats

Creme Brulee

La Viole Restaurant, Newbury Street, Boston, MA After a long flight and settling in at the Newberry Guest House, in the Back Bay neighborhood, I

Read More »

Von’s Bakery

Who’d-A-Thought? Delicious, delightful and decadent this chocolate  cake was also divine. Who would have thought it came from Von’s Bakery in Encinitas, CA.  Kudos Von’s,

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Oatmeal Delight

A hearty morning favorite. An oatmeal treat with brown sugar, butter and sweet cream. Fresh boysenberries make it a delicious Sweet Eat.

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