This is the second part to the “Paris with Dad..” article. Dad and I went to Paris and Switzerland in the summer of 2015 to visit places he and mom had loved – favorite sites, restaurants, and hotels. I was there for ten days (five days in Paris and five days in Switzerland) and he […]
January 17, 2016
I aspire to be the world traveler my Dad is. Sure, I’ve been lucky enough to travel to exciting destinations like Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, England, and Switzerland, but Dad has been on around the world trips more than 15 times – he lives to travel! Even now well into retirement, Dad is planning a trip […]
July 23, 2013
A year ago, when my son Jordan said he was going to move to Fort Collins, CO to go to college, I was sad he was moving so far away. A two-hour plane ride from San Diego and then one hour drive north of Denver, Fort Collins is home to one of my favorite breweries […]
July 2, 2013
Idyllwild is a very popular camp destination – not family tent camping, but organized group camps – church camps, Boy Scouts, yoga, corporate, art, music, just about any kinds of camps you can think of – there are 75 active group camps operating in Idyllwild. Beyond the camps though, there are many people who live […]
March 11, 2013
This isn’t a travel blog post, or restaurant review, but a food post – about french baking and diets. It all starts with my quest to perfect French baking, in November 2012. I had a burning desire to get these special exquisite desserts mastered in my kitchen -especially French tarts. I believe the passion began […]
March 5, 2013
With over 7000 restaurants in San Francisco, it’s easy for a foodie to find a great place to eat. But if you are looking for the “Best Breakfast” then you might have to do some research. Check Yelp, Urban Spoon, Tripadvisor? I searched Yelp, and found a highly rate cafe which appeared to offer just […]
February 7, 2013
MEXICAN El Molinito Excellent authentic Mexican food in Southern Arizona. There are several dining rooms so you will be quickly seated on any given day or time. Order a pitcher of margaritas to go along with tamales, burritos, and carne asada. You will likely leave with that too full feeling, but know you got your […]
January 26, 2013
A busy person need balance – and a place where they can go enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee, read the paper, and take a deep breath. European style bakeries and cafes tend to offer that experience. Have a sweet tooth needing to be satisfied? Craving French style comfort foods like a quiche or ham […]
May 7, 2016
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