Where to Eat

If you're looking for ideas where to take the family for lunch or dinner, here are some family-friendly places I have tried.

Dining

Grilled Hatch Chile Wrapped Shrimp Recipe

Post sponsored by Gigasavvy. All opinions are my own. #NorthgateMarket #HatchChile HATCH CHILES are in season right now through October! I recently picked up some for a recipe at Northgate Gonzalez Market. You can buy them by the 25 pound bag or individually. They are mild, long and curved, have good flavor, and great for stuffing. In August, select Northgate Markets will host Hatch Chile Roasting events on the weekends. My chef sister, Leyna, helped me with this recipe. Doesn’t it look amazing? It is an easy recipe that is very flavorful and will be sure to impress. Get the recipe below! Yields 4-6 servings. We thought the recipe was … READ MORE >>

Medieval Times Buena Park Castle – Going Behind the Scenes

One of the popular attractions in Orange County for both visitors and locals is the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament – Buena Park Castle. On special occasions, we can watch an epic battle and feast with our hands. One time we were invited to go on an exclusive behind the scenes tour, and it was a truly remarkable experience. As their special guests before the show, we sat and observed the knights practicing with their horses. They practice every day. These guys go through an extensive training process to become a knight and they’re passionate about their jobs. Fun fact – long hair is encouraged when you’re a knight because the short hair look is not so medieval. You can have short hair too, but you’ll have to wear chainmail coifs.

FRESH BROTHERS PIZZA Make-Your-Own-Pizza Play Date for 4

Everyone loves good pizza, and fortunately for us, we have lots to choose from in Orange County. One of the most unique experiences my family had recently was at a FRESH BROTHERS PIZZA. Yes, there was the usual menu tasting, but they have special events for kids called Make-Your-Own-Pizza Play Dates. At the play date, kids can have fun making their own pizzas starting with decorating their pizza boxes with stickers, markers, and crayons. The children have full control of what goes on their pizza like how much sauce and how much toppings. They want extra cheese? No problem. Cheese only? Sure. Maybe they want to make a pizza face with pepperoni. It is totally okay to play with their food this time.

Northgate González Markets – New Anaheim Latino Superstore!

Post sponsored by Gigasavvy. All opinions are my own. Northgate González Markets, the one-stop-shop Latino supermarket, celebrates their 36th anniversary with a brand new store in Anaheim and it is Grandioso! It has everything from leading Hispanic and traditional brands, specialty products, and your every day needs. I don’t recall ever shopping at a Northgate so I can’t tell you if they’re all the same, but I was extremely impressed how nice this new store is. It is large, modern, and the selections are wonderful! It has an assortment of produce, bakery, marinated meats, seafood, Mexican cheeses, salsa and ceviche bar, a tortilleria, hot foods, hot tamales, a juice bar, … READ MORE >>

EASY RECIPE: Daddy and Me Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is a sponsored post written by Leyna Doan for Smart & Final. Father’s Day is all about Dads and this Father’s Day I want to celebrate Dads by getting my husband in the kitchen with our daughter. You see, I remember cooking with my Dad when I was little. My Dad didn’t cook very often but when he did, he always had so much pride in it. His fish dish is still one of my favorite dishes, and I still cherish our memory together. Thankfully, he is still with us today, but miles away, and it got me thinking. My husband doesn’t cook much either, but our two-year old … READ MORE >>

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