Category: Cocktails

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen NOW Open

The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen is NOW open!

This unique restaurant and chocolate factory located in the Universal CityWalk shopping and entertainment district. The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen offers a unique interactive dining experience with a mix of chocolate and a variety of dishes.

Last week, we hit this new eatery to get a closer look at this new cool restaurant concept.

Thank you Universal Studios for hosting Queen Bee Latina at your restaurant. All opinions are my own.

It features a Steampunk-inspired atmosphere, with industrial-style decor and a chocolate-making factory on display. It is unlike anything we have seen in a restaurant.  I love cool themes, especially when you can fully immerse yourself in it.

Braised Short Rib 

Aged cheddar grits, roasted carrots, natural jus, cocoa gremolata

The menu includes a variety of sweet and savory dishes, as well as a selection of unique chocolate desserts and drinks.

Some popular items on the menu include the “Chocolate x5” milkshake, the “Steampunk Sunday” brunch, and the “Chocolate Factory Plate” dessert sampler.

The restaurant also offers a variety of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.

Do you have a sweet tooth? The Jacques’ Specialty Milkshakes are a must!

This Pineapple Upside Down shake was simply delicious.

Vegan pineapple upside down cake, brown sugar, caramel, pineapples, oatmilk whipped topping

The cocktails are eccentric and fit the edgy theme of the restaurant.

This Cocoa Clouds cocktail was incredible.

It has 360 Double Chocolate Vodka, Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, Bailey’s, and Kahlua.

What is the story behind Toothsome chocolate emporium?

Penelope Toothsome and her robot companion Jacques created Toothsome as the world’s best chocolate emporium in homage to her fellow adventurer parents. Penelope and Jacques walk around the restaurant, frequently posing for photos and interacting with guests.

I really enjoyed this interactive and edgy restaurant. The prices are reasonable. It’s family friendly, and the decor brought me back in time. I totally recommend it and will definitely be back with the entire family!

Address:

100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608

Celebrate Summer With This White Peach Margarita Recipe

My son is back in school, and I can’t help but to feel a little nostalgic…

Fortunately, the sun is shinning gloriously in SoCal and we can still enjoy summer with friends and family. I simply love to entertain, and host the ones I love most.

In celebration of summer and back to school, I have created a White Peach Margarita Recipe to share with you! After playing around with different ingredients, I made the perfect summer drink using Tropical Passage Orange Juice. My mom and Tia Elvira are my biggest critics, so I had them try it and they approved! Phew… The recipe card is below. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! (The recipe below serves four)

I am so grateful for the wonderful people in my life, and I hope to share more memories with them. I love to see their reactions when I prepare a craft cocktail or special meal for them. It fills my heart with great joy to make others smile.

Hey guys! I am giving a Ninja Smart Screen Blender on Instagram. Visit my page, and enter for a chance to win! Available to U.S. residents only.

Sponsored: Thank you Tropical Passage Orange Juice for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

White peaches are in season. Yipee! I love the crisp texture and sweet taste.

Growing up, the best memories I have are centered around my mom’s kitchen. We always had a full house with my siblings (6- I am the youngest), tias (aunts), primos (cousins) and friends who were always like our extended family.

My mom loved to experiment with recipes in the kitchen, and share her special concoctions with us. I hope to create the same amount of warmth and amor in my kitchen too!

Check out Tropical Passage Orange Juice on Instagram.

About Tropical Passage Orange Juice

  • Real juice content
  • No added sugar
  • Low calories
  • Vitamins
  • And let’s not forget the Yumminess

Tropical Passage has natural colors and flavors. There are three delicious flavors: Pineapple Banana, Mango Peach, and Citrus Orange. There are no preservatives added. And three delicious flavors that will blow you away. Want to know more? Click the here.

I added fresh lime juice in my recipe for a tangy kick.

I was so excited to take my new Ninja Smart Screen Blender out of the box. It’s so classy looking and high tech. Ooh la la! It was super easy to use. I used the frozen drink option to whip up my margarita creation, and wallah it was ready to serve.

These personal blenders that are perfect for single-serve smoothie making to kitchen systems that elevate your meal prep abilities, Ninja has a blender for whatever your kitchen calls for.

Prepare to dazzle your guests with this delicious recipe. It is so easy to make!

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White Peach Margarita Recipe

Keyword cocktails, margaritas, white peach, white peach margarita
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 6 Whole White Peaches (peel and pit)
  • 1 Cup Tropical Passage Juice of your choice I used Mango Peach for this recipe
  • 1/2 Cup Lime Juice
  • 1/2 Cup Triple Sec
  • 1 Cup Tequila of your choice I used Silver for this recipe
  • 1 Cup Ice

Instructions

  1. First, peel and pit and slice your white peaches. Put in your blender, then add Tropical Passage juice, lime juice, Triple Sec, Tequila, and Ice. I used the frozen drink option on my Ninja Smart Screen blender. Blend ingredients until it creates a puree and slush consistency. Serve chilled. 

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I love to garnish my drinks with colorful edible flowers. It looks lovely, they impress, and my guests enjoy them.

Cheers to a happy summer!

~Queen Bee Latina aka: Angela Saldaña Camacho

LIVE Dueling Piano Bar: Keys On Main At The Triangle In Costa Mesa

Summer is here, and now and then I need a break from the kids! Last week I headed to Keys On Main in Costa Mesa…

I hired a sitter, and went on a much needed date night. When we arrived, music filled our ears… Elton John’s  “B-B-B-Bennie and the Jets!”   First order of business, drinks! I ordered a Moscow Mule, and the ginger kissed my tastebuds. My husband ordered a Amaretto Sour.

Keys on Main has excellent live piano music, great ambiance, and delicious drinks. I can’t wait to go again for a girls night!

Keys On Main is a great spot for:

  • Date Night
  • Girls Night/ or Guys Night
  • Bachlorete Parties
  • Family night out
  • Birthdays
  • Just for fun, because why not?

*VIP Sections available for an additional fee and upon request.

Hosted: Thank you Keys On Main for inviting me to your show. All opinions are my own.

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About Keys On Main

This Dueling Piano Show features two grand pianos on stage with extremely talented musicians playing and singing your requests all night long. The musicians have worked for decades to learn thousands of songs and can sing and play any number of them for you at a moments notice. Anything that’s been on the radio for the last 65 years is game. Typical songs request include everything from Bon Jovi to Billy Joel, Bruno Mars to Garth Brooks. They’ve been known to throw a little Snoop and Dr. Dre in the mix. Its like attending a rock concert of all your favorite bands!

Show Times

Piano Show runs Thursday through Saturday. Thursday shows go from 9:00pm to 1:00am and weekend shows are from 9:00pm to 2:00am.

*Cover charge on Fridays and Saturdays. Cover charge will vary depending upon night and availability.

For reservations or more information, please visit KeysonMain.com or call (714) 619-9850.

Website: https://www.keysonmain.com/locations/orange-county

Address:

The Triangle

1870 Harbor Blvd STE L1 108, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

 

 

 

Summertime Paloma Cocktail Recipe

 

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Last week was hectic, and work has been a little overwhelming. Now that the temperature is heating up, I’m ready to get the grill on, serve up some cocktails, and spend quality time with the ones I love most. I can’t wait for my girlfriends to come over for some laughs, tequila, and chips and guac (of course).

I love to entertain and set the mood for my guests. As a mom of four, I have very little time to make anything too complicated. My recipes are usually quick and easy. Paloma cocktails are super easy to make without a big fuss or mess.

Here’s a simple yet tasty cocktail recipe that I would love to share with you!

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Impress your guests!

Serve the Palomas in mason jars and garnish them with edible flowers. They look so pretty and colorful

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Summertime Paloma Cocktail Recipe

This refreshing drink is one my family's favorites..

Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 250 kcal
Author Angela

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup grapefruit juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup agave syrup
  • 1/4 cup tequila or mescal
  • 1/4 cup Squirt or or Club Soda
  • Salt on rim (if desired)
  • 1 slice of citrus for garnishing (if desired)
  • 1 edible flower for color (if desired)

Instructions

  1. 1. Pour and spread some kosher salt on a plate. Rub a lemon or lime wedge around the rim of your glass and then dip them onto the salted plate.


  2. 2. Add the grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave to the glass and stir until mixed well. Stir in the tequila or mescal and then top off with club soda or Squirt. Add a slice of lemon, grapefruit, or lime. Garnish with a edible flower if desired and enjoy! 

 

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Get creative and have fun!  Pick flowers from your yard and make centerpieces…

Have a great summer lovies! xo

¡Salud!

Queen Bee Latina