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2019 Holiday Gift Guide
Gift-guide

2019 Holiday Gift Guide by San Diego Food Girl

Halloween is officially over which means the holidays are coming. Can you believe it's that time of year already? I'm soo excited for the second annual edition of the San Diego Food Girl Holiday Gift Guide! (Click to see last year's guide!) I have soo many amazing gifts in store for you this year! You'll even… Continue reading 2019 Holiday Gift Guide by San Diego Food Girl

A Taste of Costa Mesa
staycations

A TASTE of Costa Mesa!

My very first staycation this year was in Costa Mesa, so I was super excited to drive north again and check out the town. This visit's main purpose was for the Taste of LA at The Met in Costa Mesa; an extravaganza tasting experience from all around the area. For this visit, I stayed at… Continue reading A TASTE of Costa Mesa!

Pala Casino
staycations

How to Win Big at Pala Casino!

I bet based on that title you're thinking that I walked away with a pile of cash. Spoiler alert...I didn't, but I did win big in other ways! I stayed at Pala Casino Spa & Resort just outside Temecula over Labor Day weekend and it was just what the doctor ordered! Want to know my top… Continue reading How to Win Big at Pala Casino!

The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
roadtrip, Travel, vacation

To Solvang and Beyond!

Can you believe that I've lived in California for over six years, and I've never been north of Los Angeles? I know right?! I've been seeing this town called Solvang on reality tv shows (another guilty pleasure) recently and I immediately wanted to check it out. It reminded me of a cute little German town… Continue reading To Solvang and Beyond!

Slater's 50/50
Restaurants

San Diego’s BEST Flights!

Most people jump on a flight to San Diego because we live in America's Finest City and they want a piece of our sunshine. But when you already live in Paradise, the flights I'm after include food and drinks! When you're curious about trying several items, flights are the best! San Diego restaurants are boarding… Continue reading San Diego’s BEST Flights!

Lionfish
Restaurants

Roar Like a Lion, Eat Like a King!

Are you hungry? I'm hungry! You know those moments when you go out to eat and at the end of the meal you are just grinning from ear to ear, your hunger and thirst have been quenched, and you feel satisfied and content? That's how I feel when I go to Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine.… Continue reading Roar Like a Lion, Eat Like a King!

Meal Prep Sunday San Diego
Food, Meal Prep

Treat Yourself to Meal Prep Delivery!

I know I'm not alone in feeling like I'm always on the go and there's never enough time to slow down and put some thought and effort into grocery shopping, menu planning, and meal prepping. I LOVE the idea of it, but it's the reality that seems out of arm's reach, insert Meal Prep Sunday… Continue reading Treat Yourself to Meal Prep Delivery!

The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch
roadtrip, Travel, vacation

A Road Trip to Scottsdale Awaits You!

The last time I drove between California and Arizona is when I first moved west six years ago. I remember it being a bit rough, but it was the last leg of my adventurous road trip and I think I just wanted to be in my new home soo badly! I didn't take in the… Continue reading A Road Trip to Scottsdale Awaits You!