Category Archives: Sweets

Baja Cantina, Carmel

Baja Cantina 7166 Carmel Valley Rd Carmel, CA 93923 831-625-2252

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Sugar!

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Drunken Bananas

One of the desserts at Willy’s Smokehouse BBQ & Grill in Monterey. A Flaky Phyllo Cup with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Bourbon-Caramelized Bananas and Candied Walnuts Drunken Bananas

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Granny’s Apple-Walnut Turnover

One of the desserts at Willy’s Smokehouse BBQ & Grill* in Monterey. Granny’s Apple-Walnut Turnover – Served warm with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce *Update: Willy’s has closed.

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Robata Grill and Sake Bar

Here are some pictures from a trip to Robata Grill and Sake Bar at The Barnyard in Carmel. It’s possibly the worst lit restaurant in history… at least for photographs, heh. These pictures are from way back in March, so … Continue reading

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Please don’t eat me.

Sorry pie, but you were just too delicious. This is the raspberry pie that we picked up at Gizdich Ranch over the weekend.

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Cookie Monster Cupcakes

Pinky and I made these Cookie Monster Cupcakes this afternoon (inspired by this). I used flaked coconut for the “fur,” which I dyed with blue gel food coloring in a zipper bag. There’s probably a better method, but that’s all … Continue reading

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Kula Ranch Island Steakhouse

Kula Ranch Island Steakhouse in Marina was opened by the incomparable Billy Quon and a business partner. He told us that he recently sold his share and is now spending most of his time at The Volcano Grill*, his restaurant … Continue reading

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Snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles ½ cup margarine or butter 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 egg ½ teaspoon vanilla ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon In a mixing bowl beat … Continue reading

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Bahama Billy’s Island Steakhouse

Bahama Billy’s at The Barnyard in Carmel is was one of our favorite restaurants in the Monterey area. Unfortunately, the restaurant has been sold and is no longer as good as it was. RIP Bahama Billy’s. Never fear, though – … Continue reading

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