Mason jars may remind us of grandma’s homemade jam; but these days they’re serving a much broader purpose, with DIYers bringing the canning essential into all kinds of home decor.

Burgers are big in San Diego. And when it comes to the best of the best, the results of our 2015 Burger Survey show a mix of tried-and-true favorites from local institutions alongside spunky newcomers from fancy restaurants.

This blog is a food journal, my eating adventures mostly in and around Orange County, CA, but stretches to Los Angeles, San Diego and beyond.

Tastes and trends to feed your inner foodie. Hot plates in Little Italy, Why we love Hodad’s, Holiday Gift Guide, In vino veritas—cooking with Bernardo Winery, Q&A with Kory Stetina of LOVELIKEBEER

San Diego’s Cocktail Week dove into everything from legendary dive bars to the ever-evolving craft cocktail movement.

Since revising its happy hour program in early September, more than a dozen elegant high-octane cocktails at Prepkitchen Little Italy have dropped significantly in price, along with craft drafts and a succinct menu of tapas.

Savory and sweet join forces for Prepkitchen’s warm chocolate budino.

Falling in love with Little Italy. Thriving neighborhood has become San Diego’s culinary hot spot.

“The Meal” at Addison, Fried Chicken Sandwich at Prepkitchen, Sweet Pea Risotto at Solare

Summer is almost here, and to make the 2015 season extra memorable, we’ve compiled a list of the essential bites and sips that define the upcoming months. Keep it handy and we’re pretty sure you’ll have the best summer ever.