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Christian Russo

Wait! Real Texas Barbecue in the Bay Area!!

🍖Horn Barbecue 📍 2534 Mandela Parkway, Oakland, CA 94607 ▫️Since I previously went to Texas and couldn't stop thinking about the barbecue, I was thrilled to find a more authentic Texas barbecue place in the Bay Area. 🥰 Let's hurry and give it a try! ▫️They opened at 11 AM and by 11:15 AM, there was already a long line. The line moved quite slowly, with about 5-10 minutes per group. Only two groups were allowed in at a time, and we waited for about half an hour. ▫️Unfortunately, they had run out of ribs today 😭😭😭, but it was a pleasant surprise to discover that their cornbread was absolutely delicious!! #BayAreaWeekendPlans #BayAreaLiving #BayArea #Barbecue #Foodie #FoodRecommendation #FoodDiary #WeekendPlans #TexasBarbecue #BayAreaCuisine

Mrs. Andrea Ayala

🍧 Introducing the 🫗"Passion Fruit Jelly Layer Cake" with a twist of 🍑Peach!

Initially skeptical about using peaches, but they turned out to be surprisingly delicious in this dessert. The combination of the sweet and tangy peach-flavored cream and the luscious passion fruit jelly is a match made in heaven. Plus, the pinkish hue of the cake is absolutely irresistible. Check out the recipe below! 📄【Passion Fruit Jelly Layer Cake】(6-inch) ▷Peach Jelly - 500g of ripe peaches, peeled and diced - 150g of water - 100g of sugar - Lemon juice (to taste) ❶ Blend the peeled peaches with water in a blender until smooth. Strain the mixture through a sieve. ❷ Set aside 100g of the peach puree for the cake layers. In a saucepan, heat the remaining peach puree with sugar and lemon juice until thickened. ❸ Pour the peach jelly mixture into a container and let it cool in the refrigerator. ▷Cake Layers - 120g of cake flour - 85g of beaten eggs - 400g of whole milk - 100g of peach puree - 35g of sugar - 25g of melted butter ❶ Melt the butter over a double boiler and add the milk. Stir well, then add the peach puree and mix until combined. ❷ Sift in the cake flour and mix until there are no lumps. Add the beaten eggs and mix again. Sieve the batter once or twice. ❸ Heat a non-stick pan over low heat. Pour a spoonful of batter into the pan and swirl it around to cover the bottom. Cook until bubbles form, then remove the cake layer from the pan. ❹ Use a 6-inch mousse ring to cut out uniform-sized cake layers. ▷Peach Cream (Light Pink filling) - 500g of whipped cream - 50g of peach jelly - 30g of sugar ❶ Whip the cream with sugar until it reaches a thick, yogurt-like consistency. ❷ Add the peach jelly and continue whipping until well combined. ▷Peach Cream (Deep Pink frosting) - 200g of whipped cream - 50g of peach jelly - 5g of sugar - Pink food coloring (as needed) ❶ Same as above. #cake #layercake #creamcake #pastelpink #passionfruit #peach #homemadejelly #baking #dessertathome #fooddiary

Christian Russo

Bay Area Food | Try a plate of 🇯🇵🇮🇹 Mentaiko Pasta

🍝La Casa Mia 📍3548 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051 ▫️A combination of Japanese and Italian cuisine, it's a bit unusual! The atmosphere of the small restaurant is very vibrant and clean. When I saw recommendations, I decided to give it a try. The menu is not extensive, mainly focusing on pasta and pizza. ❤️Mentaiko Cream Tagaliatelle This combination is truly amazing! The fusion is done very well, it's not overwhelmed by the Italian cheese, overall refreshing. The Mentaiko adds a seafood flavor, and the pasta is cooked al dente. ❤️Garlic Shrimp Pizza Surprisingly delicious, it's a thin-crust pizza baked perfectly, not too crispy nor too soft, just right. The garlic flavor is strong, with a slight hint of spiciness, I really liked the thickness of it! Highly recommended. ❤️Seafood Pescatore - Bianco Lastly, we also ordered a seafood stew, it was a bit disappointing. Although the taste was average, the seafood was not very fresh, and it was a bit too salty, even when paired with bread, it was still a bit heavy. ▫️I recommend sitting outdoors when the weather is nice, it has a great atmosphere. It's a restaurant with a touch of elegance, definitely worth a visit if you live nearby, but not necessary to travel a long way just for this place. #BayAreaFood #GlobalFoodies #FoodDiary #MyFoodJournal #Foodie #FoodRecommendation #FoodSharing #Pasta #Pizza #ItalianPasta #JapaneseCuisine #HiddenGemRestaurant #HiddenGemSharing #UniqueRestaurantRecommendation #HiddenGemRestaurant #BayAreaHiddenGem

GalaxyGlimmer

Confessions of a Chili Cheese Fry Devotee

I walked into Carney’s with the confidence of a seasoned burger lover and left with chili cheese fingerprints on my soul. The burger was a hot mess—grease pooling on the wax paper, cheese sliding off like it had somewhere better to be. But the fries? Oh, those fries. Each one was a soggy, spicy, glorious disaster, smothered in chili that clung to my fingers and heart. I tried to eat gracefully, but by the third bite, I was shoveling them in, eyes closed, savoring the tangy, beefy chaos. My shirt didn’t survive, but my cravings did. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat. #GuiltyPleasure #ComfortFood #FoodDiary #Food #Foodie

ShimmeringScribe

My Food Diary Hacks That Changed Everything

I used to think I ate pretty healthy—until I actually tracked it. My first week of keeping a food diary was a wake-up call (hello, random snacks and mystery calories!). 💡 Write down everything—even that handful of chips or coffee creamer. The little stuff adds up fast. 📌 Break down mixed foods by ingredient. Instead of just “sandwich,” jot down the bread, turkey, and mayo separately. It makes a difference! ⚠️ Track how you feel before and after eating. Noticing patterns (like feeling sluggish after lunch) helped me spot foods that didn’t agree with me. ✅ Measure portions, don’t just eyeball. I started using a cheap food scale and was shocked at my real serving sizes. Turns out, a food diary isn’t just about calories—it’s about learning what actually works for your body. #FoodDiary #HealthyHabits #RealTalk #Health #Diet

Robin Nichols

Bay Area Hot Pot | Seapot New Store is Really Affordable‼️

🍲 Seapot 📍 383 Gellert Blvd, Daly City, CA 94015 ⚠️ Disclaimer: Emphasizes affordability, average meat quality for hot pot, decent for grilled meat, okay for mushroom-based hot pot broth, but spicy pot is too mild. ▫️ The Daly City store has been open for a few weeks. When it first opened, I went there for a second visit. The new store's spaciousness and gorgeous decoration attracted me. It's really luxurious for a hot pot restaurant. The rotating conveyor belt is a unique feature, and the portions are small, which is perfect for trying different ingredients. Currently, only the large space is open, and there seem to be private rooms, but they are not currently available. ‼️ The prices are really affordable! It's $23.99 for weekdays at lunchtime, and an additional $5 💰 per person for grilled meat. Even so, it's still much cheaper than many other buffets nowadays. 👍 ▫️ The first time I came, I only had hot pot, and their meat for hot pot wasn't that good. Only one or two types of meat were decent, the rest were too dry. Not recommended. But their grilled meat and seafood are pretty good. I love their Garlic Shrimp, it's delicious when grilled! 😋 ▫️ The self-serve area for side dishes and sauces is abundant, with freshly fried sesame balls and spring rolls available. I especially liked the fresh raw eggs they provided. They also have a good variety of seasonal fresh fruits. It's very thoughtful that they provide butter 🧈 for the grilled meat that you can take at any time. ▫️ The tables at the restaurant are really too wide, making conversation quite difficult and tiring. The chairs are connected to the back of the customers sitting behind, making it easy for them to bump into your chair while moving. ▫️ There's a waitlist registration at the entrance, and the wait is quite fast. I waited for about 10-15 minutes on both visits. #GlobalFoodieSquad #BayAreaFood #FoodDiary #FoodieLife #Foodie #FoodExploration #WeekendFoodie #JoinMe #FoodieShare #MyHiddenGems #FoodieSpotting #HotPot #GrilledMeat #TrendyHotPotRestaurant