Growing up in Philadelphia made me a lover of cheesesteaks. Fun Diego Family is on a quest to find the best cheesesteak in San Diego. However, I have learned to make a decent version at home. This Philly Cheesesteak Recipe is more about the ingredients and technique I use. It will never be truly authentic,…
Chicago Fire Grill is a place specializing in Chicago Italian Beef Sandwiches, Chicago hot dogs and sausages. However, we have never tried those items. The first time we came the owner recommended the burger and it is so good we have been getting that ever since. Chicago Fire Grill makes some of the best burgers…
In-N-Out reigns supreme as the king of fast food burgers in Southern California. However, on the East Coast Shake Shack has been getting almost as much praise in recent years. Now Shake Shack is coming to San Diego. Fun Diego Family has decided to address the question who wins in the battle of In-N-Out vs…
The Spot has been a La Jolla Village institution since the 1970s. However, many people might not realize this restaurant actually started in Chicago. The Spot in La Jolla not only has some of the best deep-dish pizza in San Diego, they can claim to be an actual Chicago pizza. WEBSITE: https://thespotonline.com/ Pizza is only…
Chili powder is an essential ingredient in many recipes. Of course, it is convenient to buy pre-prepared chili powder in the store. However, this is an easy spice to make on your own. Our homemade chili powder will improve your recipes and also save you money in the long term. Go To Recipe The key…
Chili Colorado is one of my favorite Mexican dishes. Unfortunately, like many such dishes quality varies greatly when ordering it at restaurants. So I have learned to develop my own recipe. This is my version of Instant Pot Chili Colorado. Go To Recipe Chili Colorado has nothing to do with the U.S. state of Colorado. …
If Black Mountain were 40 feet taller it would be the highest point in the city of San Diego. As it is, it must settle for second place behind Cowles Mountain. However, unlike Cowles Moutain, Black Mountain remains relatively uncrowded. This is especially true for hiking Black Mountain from the north side. Starting Point: Glider…
The Trail for All People is a short 1,100 foot loop in Black Mountain Open Space Park. This fully ADA accessible trail opened in September 2016. It is a great place to visit on its own, but we like to come by here on some of our bigger hikes up Black Mountain. The Trail for…
Lilac Canyon Trail is a one-mile long trail in Black Mountain Open Space Park that connects the Glider Point parking lot with the Miner’s Ridge parking lot. This is a great easy trail because it is fairly flat and has some great mountain views. It can also be combined with other trails, including climbing to…
Fun Diego Family lives at the foot of Black Mountain. We hike this area more than any other. However, until Miner’s Ridge Loop trail was temporarily closed in 2017 we had never done Glider Point Trail. We have found that Glider Point Trail can be either a nice, short scenic walk or combined to create…