Lasagna is one of those dishes that has many different variations. Fun Diego Family has at least four versions of Lasagna we make. The best lasagna I have ever had was in Italy and it combined bolognese and béchamel Sauce. I have found several recipes, for this type of lasagna, my favorite being from the…
This is our recipe for Bolognese Sauce. I did a whole post on how I developed my Bolognese Sauce Recipe. This is something I have developed over many years based on my experiences with the real thing in Italy. As discussed in the introduction article, this my not be totally authentic, but I feel it…
Italian Bolognese Sauce is probably my favorite pasta sauce. I have tried the real thing in Italy and, on very rare occasions, at restaurants in the United States. Unfortunately, what generally passes for bolognese sauce in America is simply plain old meat sauce. Over the years I have developed my own Bolognese Sauce recipe and…
In the Fun Diego Family, pizza taxonomy, Chicago deep dish falls into the thick crust category. This also includes Sicilian style and Detroit pizza, but many consider Chicago deep dish an entirely separate entity. To many New Yorkers, deep dish is an abomination to the name pizza. On our end, we love all styles of…
One of the most popular hikes in the city of San Diego is the climb up Cowles Mountain. Cowles Mountain, in Mission Trails Regional Park, is the highest point in the city limits of San Diego at 1,594 feet. Fun Diego Family does not do this hike very often because we live next to Black…
Opened in 1997, Bronx Pizza is probably the first place to put San Diego into the contender category when it comes to quality pizza. Bronx Pizza led to a slew of quality pizza places opening in the area. By 2013, Trip Advisor named San Diego the best pizza city in the country. I have been…
Yosemite National Park in California is rightly seen as one of America’s great attractions. It is a place of unsurpassed beauty with countless outdoor activities for all ages and skill levels. It is also the Disney of National Parks. Everyone wants to go. Proper planning is essential to avoid what could become a nightmare of…
Hampton Bay is a popular brand of patio chair sold at Home Depot and we have a set of 6. Unfortunately, in the intense Southern California sun, the fabric on these chairs wears out after a few years. At this point the choice is either, throw out the chairs, or replace the sling fabric. This…
Mission Bay is one of San Diego’s great playgrounds. Along with about 2,000 acres of water, there are 27 miles of shorelines, 18 of which are sandy beaches. There are also many bike paths appropriate for all ages. We often do the 12-mile loop around the Bay, but for tourist and first-timers we suggest this…
Balboa Park is one of San Diego’s premier attraction. Not only is this where the famed San Diego Zoo is located, but it is also home to many museums, playhouses, gardens, and great hiking opportunities. For families with kids, the Fleet Science Center is a regular go to in the park. Of course, every big city…