The border crossing from San Diego to Tijuana, Mexico is the busiest border crossing in the world. However, Border Field State Park, right by the border crossing, can seem almost empty. This is a hidden place that many San Diego natives have never visited. This is our guide to visiting Border Field State Park. Location:…
The Italian Beef sandwich is Chicago’s answer to the Philadelphia cheesesteak. I come from Philly and so am biased to the cheesesteak. However, I admit that, while I have never tried one in Chicago, some Italian Beef sandwiches I have had over the years have been quite tasty. So here is how I made my…
Eye of round is considered a cheap cut of meat that is hard to make into a decent meal. Mainly that is because it is very lean and thus often comes out tough. However, sous vide can turn out a perfect eye of round roast that provides us with a variety of excellent meals. This…
Giardiniera is a condiment I was introduced to fairly late in live. I quickly found that giardiniera comes in many different types. Some I like more than others. One of my family’s favorite is the Potbelly Sandwich Giardiniera. With some experimenting I think I have done a reasonable facsimile of Potbelly Giardiniera. Go To Recipe…
Fun Diego Family is on a search for the best Philadelphia Cheesesteak in the San Diego area. Steak N Fries is a brand new restaurant in the heart of Pacific Beach. This area is quickly becoming a prime location for cheesesteaks. We are going to all places at least twice, but based on our first…
Fun Diego Family is on a quest to find the best pizza places in San Diego. One category that is hard to review is what we call Fancy Italian/California pizza. This is the stuff served by fancy restaurants and our bank account simply doesn’t allow us to visit these places on a regular basis. On…
Balboa Park is one of San Diego’s greatest attractions. Located right next to downtown San Diego and the airport, Balboa Park is best known for the San Diego Zoo. However, it is also home to many great museums. One of the most surprising museums for both kids and adults is the Museum of Man. This…
Chicken and Dumplings is one of my favorite foods. Working with my mom I learned how to make my own chicken and dumplings. This is my guide to how I made it. My mom usually bakes a chicken from scratch. However, because I was learning, I used a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken from the store. You…
I love strawberries. Most of my families love strawberries. The only one that doesn’t is my sister who hates fruit. So when she went out of town I decided to try and make Strawberry Shortcake. This is my guide to a kid making Strawberry Shortcake. Go To Recipe This is a easy, fun to make…
My family loves Mexican food. Being so close to the border we have many great Mexican restaurants to choose from. However, one dish I feel I make better than almost any restaurant is my Mexican Pork Stew, better known as Chili Verde. It is with some reluctance that I present my Chili Verde recipe. Go…