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Mar
2
2012
Tags: CA, cupcakes, Newport Beach, travel, Wonderland Bakery
An absolute favorite stop during me and Amanda’s foodie weekend was was the adorable Wonderland Bakery in Newport Beach. I am so lucky because this bakery is right down the street from me, I get to go whenever I want! Next time you are in Southern California, definitely make time to stop in this bakery, especially if you have little girls. It’s a dream inside. Let’s take a look 
Not only does Wonderland Bakery have delicious baked goodies, but it has so many cute foodie things to buy. Plates, dolls, books, cake stands, cups, mugs ornaments just to name a few.
Love the fun bagged candy. Perfect for gift giving.
These birthday hats are about the cutest things I have ever seen.
Love this ornament!
How fun are these mugs?!
Wonderland Bakery also makes customized cookie tins/cookies for businesses. Love this.
More adorable cupcake ornaments.
The dessert case is absolutely stunning. Cookies, cupcakes, strawberries, brownies, rice krispie treats…..Mmm!
Closer look at the deliciousness
Amanda and I had the pleasure of trying a number of delicious treats. First up was this Hazelnut Cupcake. To die for.
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Chunk Cookie Sandwich is sweet and perfect. A must try.
The Chocolate Cupcake with Buttercream Frosting…..another winner. Soft and perfectly chocolaty.
The Rocky Road Brownie was as good as it looks. Packed with chocolate, marshmallow and walnuts. Love!
There are dozens of beautiful sugar cookies to choose from. This cupcake sugar cookie was soft, buttery and sweet. Wonderland Bakery has Gingerbread Men Cookies available all year round. Whoopie Goldberg named them the best Gingerbread cookies in the world They were tasty!
I’ll leave you with this mouthwatering Brownie shot. Be sure to stop at Wonderland Bakery next time you are in Southern California!!
Be sure to pop over and see Amanda’s gorgeous photos of our time at Wonderland too!
1314 Bison Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949 640-9095
Jan
24
2012
Tags: Arizona, bakery, La Grande Orange, Phoenix, travel
I can NOT believe all the years I grew up in AZ and I had no idea La Grande Orange even existed! I have to move away to CA to find out about it
I am telling you, if you live in AZ or plan to visit Phoenix, make sure you plan a day to visit. Fun Fun Fun eating. Breakfast, lunch and dinner items on the menu….I have tried a little of each and they are all delicious.
Click HERE to see the Grocery side Menu. Click HERE to see the Pizzaria side Menu. The photo above is a shot from the grocery side which has an adorable little shopping area too.
Here’s a shot of the Grocery side menu board. So many goodies to choose from.
This is a shot from my phone of the Pizzaria side of the restaurant. You can order on either side and come to this side to enjoy your meal. There is also outdoor seating.
This gorgeous breakfast is the Croque Madame. Buttered toast, layered with sliced ham, melted cheese and topped with a perfectly fried egg. We devoured this one pretty quick
See? Lol!
LGO is known for these “baked chicken wings” and I will add my seal of approval. They were finger lickin’ delicious
No fountain drinks at the restaurant, you pick up a can in their refrigerated section of the grocery store
Pizza time! We tried the Mother Earth (green and black olives, artichoke, roasted peppers, fennel onion,broccolini, tomatoes and mushrooms) and the Classic Margherita Pizza. Thin crispy crust, flavorful toppings.
This Mother Earth Pizza was fantastic.
Get a load of this burger!! Can we just agree that it is massive?!
The Green Chili Burger.
Couldn’t stop taking pictures of it.
Whoa!
…..It was perfect
Alright, time for the bakery. All kinds of beautiful things to choose from.
Red Velvet Cake slice, yes please!
Mini Red Velvet Cupcake and a perfect little chocolate cake.
One of the highlights of our visit to LGO was meeting this beautiful English Lab that was there with his owner that was selling his pups! This was the sweetest dog and he kept coming over as we were eating our desserts. Little cutie pie!
The mini Red Velvet Cupcake. To die for!
Here his is again. Look at those sweet eyes?!
By far my favorite dessert we tried. The Red Velvet Cake. Layered with a sinful cream cheese frosting. Love!
Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie! Loved this too.
My mom, our new buddy and me.
This was a very close 2nd. Soft chocolate cake, vanilla cream inside and crisp chocolate shell on the outside. Perfection.
It’s worth a visit friends Have a great day!
La Grande Orange
4410 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Hours: 6:30am-10pm Daily
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Nov 22, 2011 | Tags: California, disneyland, Disneyland Hotel, family time, Steakhouse 55, travel
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