A Taste of Orange County

Cozily tucked in the corner of Northpark Plaza alongside Boba Time and Donut Star, bb.q Chicken is the newest fried chicken restaurant in Irvine. An expansive restaurant chain occupying 15 states, bb.q Chicken has achieved massive success around the country, so I was eager to try their famous Korean fried chicken. Right beside the restaurant, there are plenty of tables and chairs outside for customers...

While peanut butter and oxtail may not seem like the best combination, it is actually a match made in heaven. Kare-Kare is a traditional Filipino dish consisting of oxtail and vegetables within a creamy peanut butter sauce. In other variations of Kare-Kare, you can even replace the ingredients with seafood and different varieties of meats. The history of Kare-Kare stretches back hundreds of years. Two s...

The success of small businesses is deeply intertwined with the community, where purchasing from local shops means supporting not only entrepreneurs, but often, families. The pandemic has forced many small businesses to close their doors permanently, making it especially important for consumers to be conscious about where they choose to spend their money. Despite the new obstacles, the pandemic hasn...

The buzz of lively chatter and jazz, as well as the aroma of freshly baked treats greet you as you walk through the wide-open doors of Pandor Bakery, an artisan bakery and French Bistro cafe that offers any baked good you can imagine: from quiches to pistachio pear tarts and macrons to olive loaves.  Although it has only been open in Irvine for five weeks, it has already become a local hotspot, ...

A healthy diet is one of the most important things to maintaining your health, but it’s just so much easier to grab that bag of chips over preparing fresh fruit. For those of you struggling to stick to a healthy diet, it may be a good idea to explore if there’s a better diet for you. Please note, prior to starting any new diet regimen, you should discuss the various benefits and risks with a medica...

As the leaves change from green to orange and the weather begins to cool, the smell of tamales fills the homes of many Latin American households. The annual tradition of tamale-making for the holidays has begun, so here’s how anyone can make these delicious treats to serve proudly at the dining table this fall.  Ingredients: Despite there being various types of tamales, you can find most if...