Carmen's Obsession with Food

Posted by Carmen on Feb 25, 2012

Flourless Nutella Mug Cake

It sounds as good as the name. It’s super easy to put together. Just five ingredients. A little stir. Microwave for less than 2 minutes. And you’re treated to a decadent, moist, flourless Nutella cake.

Posted by Carmen on Feb 17, 2012

Olive Garden’s Chocolate Lasagna Recipe

Layers of rich chocolate cake and sweet buttercream icing... no longer being served at Olive Garden, but you can still enjoy it at home!

Posted by Carmen on Sep 24, 2010

Chocolate Soufflé from Heaven… Courtesy of Morton’s Steak House

There's no denying it... if I'm addicted to anything, it's CHOCOLATE. And as many ways you can enjoy chocolate, one of my favorite chocolate desserts comes from Morton's Steak House.

Posted by Carmen on Sep 3, 2010

The Buffet, Las Vegas Hilton… Dinner with my cousin :)

Dinner with my cousin, Anna, last night :) I was SO looking forward to seeing her, especially because... I haven't seen her in 20 (yep, TWENTY) years!

Posted by Carmen on Jul 20, 2010

Waffles… With More Than Butter & Syrup!

Waffles Breakfast with honey-glazed ham, crispy bacon, eggs, and Jeff’s “secret” sweet sauce… A Banana Split Waffle… I’m SERIOUS! Bananas, slivered almonds, chocolate syrup, sprinkles, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream… Washed it all down with these pretty colors… Mango bubble tea, Taro bubble tea, and Chocolate Vanilla Smoothie! We had our fill of...

Posted by Carmen on Jul 10, 2010

I Was Born to Eat…

I started my Birthday Grub Fest a bit late… my sweet son had an entire “Mommy’s Birthday” presentation ready for me in the morning… I’m all about eating, but, c’mon now. I’ve got my priorities!! Anyway, I finally stepped foot out the door after 3:30pm (BITE ME!!) and opted for a “light” BREAKFAST since I’m recovering from a bit of tummy...

Posted by Carmen on Feb 18, 2010

Chocolate Dessert w/ Pralines & Nougat: Paris Hotel, Las Vegas

Some, insanely delicious chocolate dessert with pralines and nougat… holy moly, it was good! 02.12.10 – Paris Hotel, Las Vegas

Posted by Carmen on Feb 18, 2010

Tiramisu: Paris Hotel, Las Vegas

02.12.10 – Paris Hotel, Las Vegas

I Was Born to Eat…

Posted on Jul 10, 2010 | 0 comments

I started my Birthday Grub Fest a bit late… my sweet son had an entire...

Late Night Snack… Corned Beef Hash

Posted on Jul 8, 2010 | 0 comments

So at around 11:30 pm, my son decides he wanted a “little”...

Busy Mom’s Vanilla Ice Cream Pound Cake Treat…

Posted on Jul 6, 2010 | 0 comments

As a single, work from home mommy, there are days when I’m tied up...

July 4th Eat Fest… Lunch: All American Hamburgers

Posted on Jul 4, 2010 | 0 comments

Continuing with our Fourth of July “Eat Fest”… here’s...

July 4th Eat Fest… Breakfast: Filipino Style

Posted on Jul 4, 2010 | 0 comments

Happy Independence Day to my fellow US Foodies… and a wonderful July 4th...

KIDDIE Bruschetta

Posted on Jun 29, 2010 | 0 comments

Here’s a quickie recipe for a KID-friendly Bruschetta. And I *do* mean,...

MY Drink? Crystal Light Iced Tea…

Posted on Jun 28, 2010 | 0 comments

If you’ve known me for more than 5 minutes, you know that I am unable to...

Cool & Creamy Halo Halo at Salo Salo Grill!

Posted on Jun 19, 2010 | 0 comments

I'm not a fan of Filipino food... but, good gravy... nothing cools you off better in this ever increasing Vegas heat than the delectable Halo Halo!

We’re back at Nagoya Japanese Restaurant… Crunchy Rolls & California Rolls!

Posted on Jun 13, 2010 | 0 comments

Once again, we're back at our favorite local Japanese restaurant... Nagoya. Great food, super-friendly staff, nice atmosphere, and convenient location!