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Once in a while you need to indulge yourself. If you’re in San Diego, Extraordinary Desserts is the perfect place for that.

Karen Krasne, the owner of Extraordinary Desserts, is a spectacular dessert chef. You aren’t going to find desserts of this quality just anywhere. She trained in Paris, and her desserts are beautiful as well as delicious.

If you stop by, make sure that you’re hungry. These desserts are a delight to the senses. You’ll feel like you’re gaining weight just walking in, but it’s worth it.

Even beyond desserts, Extraordinary Desserts offers an exclusive gourmet selection of coffees, teas, jams and more. You can enjoy them at home and in your own recipes.

This is one of those really fun places to stop when you need to indulge yourself. Sometimes you have to do something you wouldn’t often do but feels and tastes soooo good.

Extraordinary Desserts is located at 1430 Union Street as well as 2929 Fifth Avenue in San Diego.

Every year since 1994, Little Italy in San Diego has held a celebration called Precious Festa. It has grown from a small celebration to a major event with more than 100,000 attendees every year.

The 2006 Precious Festa is on Sunday, October 8. There are some events on Saturday, October 7, but no vendors and just a little entertainment. Sunday offers more than 150 vendors with a variety of offerings, 3 stages of entertainment, two beer and wine gardens and much more.

Enthusiasts will be displaying their Italian-made vehicles. You’re sure to see some real beauties there.

The entertainment available ranges from big band music to Frank Sinatra impersonators to a variety of Italian favorites and much more.

If you’re in the area, this festival is quite worth attending.