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Homemade Bread

Izola Bakery, San Diego

December 20, 2025 by Chef Marian

I don’t usually eat croissants because of all the carbs and butter. But the holidays are coming and we decided to do a tasting. The last time I had a chocolate croissant was in Paris. In comparison I will say that this was a very fresh and delicious croissant

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Categories Restaurant Reviews Tags Breakfast treats, Holiday Bread, Homemade Bread, Izola Bakery

Table for 3, Haven Farm & Table, Encinitas

January 13, 2025 by Chef Marian

Last night we experienced a Table for 3 at Haven Farm & Table, Encinitas. I think they misspelled it. It should be called Heaven.

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Categories Healthy Eating Tags Chef Kelston, Chefmariankitchenconfident, Haven Farm & Table, Homemade Bread, New Restaurants in Encinitas

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