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New Village Arts Theater
How lucky we are in Carlsbad, California to have a small neighborhood theater with productions that rival Broadway shows! I’ve been to a few of the productions at New Village Arts, and have not been disappointed yet. The Trip to Bountiful, was captivating, emotion evoking, and all around entertaining experience. The cozy venue made me […]
Posted in: Exploring Places, Theater
La Pastaia Kitchen + Bar in San Jose, CA
February 14, 2013
Hidden within the unpretentious and historic Hotel De Anza, in the newly renovated downtown San Jose, this eatery is sure to please. While San Jose may be the mecca of technology – the headquarters for Ebay, and Google, Apple, and Yahoo headquarters in neighboring towns – San Jose is also a place for foodies. I […]
Where the Locals Eat in Tucson
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 […]
Gilroy, California – Garlic Galore
February 1, 2013
Personally, I am spontaneous and fun. When working, I’m dedicated, driven, and boring. I usually stay in San Jose, near where my business appointments are, order room service, and catch up on work and reading. Yes I can be boring when I travel for work – although I will have to share my Taiwan Snake […]
Tomato Crostini with whipped feta
January 28, 2013
http://barefootcontessa.com/recipes.aspx?RecipeID=876&S=0 I have Ian Garten’s recipe from her new cookbook and YUM!!! They came out better than I thought! I like foolproof things (and the name is better than idiot proof for sure 🙂 A few things I did to change up her recipe to my liking: Use Fat Free Feta, use 2 day old, […]
Tips for Planning a Fulfilling Valentines Day
January 26, 2013
For a holiday all about love and happiness, Valentines Day can cause more stress than it should. As with relationships, unmet expectations lead to disappointment. If you have a significant other, at least you know you will have someone to share the Hallmark holiday with. If you’ve been married for a while you may wish […]
Posted in: Exploring Places, Tips
Carlsbad French Bakery Cafe, Casual and Delicious
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 […]
Tips for Bargain Shopping in London
January 12, 2013
Bargain shopping in the cosmopolitan city of London? You bet – and it can be a fun “treasure hunting” adventure! Shopping is a “must do” for most travelers, whether it’s gifts, the cell phone charger left at home, or that unique item you can only buy where you are. Here are a few tips to […]
New Belgium Brewery – Learn to Romance your Beer
January 11, 2013
With wine tasting costing $10 to $20, craft beer tasting is looking like a much better deal at a cost of FREE! Although my home turf of San Diego is full of craft breweries, with new ones opening each year, it took a visit to Fort Collins to finally partake in my first beer tasting. […]
Posted in: Drinks, Exploring Places
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