Californians sure do live in the land of plenty. Take avocados. Several years ago my family was on vacation in Seattle when we stopped at Subway for a quick bite. My sister ordered a turkey sandwich with avocado and received the reply, “you live in […]
One of my absolute favorite spots in California is the Santa Ynez Valley. With rolling hills, fields of agriculture and quaint towns it’s the perfect place to spend the weekend. Nestled in the adjoining Santa Rita Hills is the town of Lompoc. Even thought it’s […]
I’m a coffee snob. I hate to admit it but it’s true. I’m totally done with Starbucks, Peet’s just fell by the wayside and I’ve never been able to stomach the stuff in a can. But give me a coffee bar with a limited menu, […]
Good mail days are the best, aren’t they? I was out of town for a couple of days last week and when I returned there was a treat for me from Angel City Brewery – a sampling of their latest release, Peach Berliner Weisse, and […]
As I’m sitting here writing I’m reminiscing about the delicious brunch I had last Sunday at The Den on Sunset. I don’t often brunch because, frankly, I’m too lazy on Sunday to get out of the house. But last week I was invited to try […]
It’s summertime! Time for a cocktail! Admittedly, I think any season is perfect for a cocktail but there’s just something about having a chilled drink on a warm summer evening. Recently, I was sent a bottle of Midori Melon Liqueur to try out on some […]
