85 Degrees Bakery Cafe in Gardena Grand Opening on November 22

South Bay folks get your sweet tooth ready because the popular 85 Degrees Bakery Cafe is coming to Gardena! The grand opening is all set for November 22. 85 Degrees Bakery Cafe originated in Taipei in 2004 and they now have over 325 branches in Taiwan. Currently in California, they have locations in West Covina, […]

Falling for Pumpkin Drinks!

Crisp air. Orange and yellow leaves falling. Chocolate candies everywhere. Ghosts, goblins and Halloween decor all around. All those mean that fall is here! Aside from all of the beautiful outdoor scenery and Halloween festivities, one of my favorite things about fall is the pumpkin seasonal drinks! Indeed, tis’ the season of pumpkin spice lattes […]

Honest Tea Puts LA to the Test Again

Once again, Honest Tea has put citizens around the US to the test.  Would they give a buck or two for a cold bottle of tea without someone asking them too?

LA Fails the Honest Tea Test :(

A couple weeks ago Honest Tea put LA residents to the test: buy a bottle of tea for $1 from an unmanned store.   How did Angelenos fare?  Read on for the results.

Truvia: An Artificial Sweetener that Keeps It Real

I’m always looking for ways to cut calories and artificial sweeteners are an easy way to do that.  I’ve tried most of the big names, which we all know by their packet color: pink, blue, and yellow.  Recently, I did a quick taste test with, Truvia, one of the new kids on the block.

Taste Test: Pomegranate Tea Party

I came across a great sale at Von’s this week.  POMx Teas were on sale for buy-one-get-one-free.  I figured this was a good opportunity for a taste test!

Best Super Market California Roll…Ever?

I was running errands near Nijiya Market and decided to run in for lunch.  Something light is always good for running around so I grabbed a bottle of jasmine tea and a California roll.  I was in for two big surprises.