Oh, leisurely weekend mornings! How precious--and rare--they are! I had barely cleared away the cobwebs in my head yesterday morning when my husband suggested that we take a day trip to Pismo Beach. We have always wondered what the coastal town near San Luis Obispo is like and the fair ... Read More
Homemade Almond Butter (and a Visit to Palm Springs, CA)
My husband and I packed our bags for another short trip; this time our destination was Palm Springs. Is it just me or has the city seen a revival since my last visit seven years ago? Even on a Wednesday, Palm Canyon Drive was bustling with activity. It was nice to see the palm tree-lined ... Read More
Noodles with Peanut-Lime Vinaigrette (and a Visit to Death Valley)
We've just returned from a quick trip to Death Valley National Park. At 282 feet below sea level, the park has the distinction of having the lowest elevation on the continent and is also widely known for its extreme weather conditions, scorching in the summer with temperatures in the 120's ... Read More
Lemon Cookies (and Snapshots from Maui)
As promised, here are some pictures of Maui taken from my phone. My vacation is drawing to a close and I'm trying to eke out as much enjoyment out of each day as I can. Parting with the fine sand and warm ocean water will be hard and I've tried to make the most of my stay by ... Read More
Europe 2012, Part 1: French Riviera (and an Apple-Chocolate Tart)
St. Jean Cap Ferrat was located on the other side of the peninsula, just another French Riviera town listed on the map when my husband and I decided to make Villefranche Sur Mer our base during a visit of the area two years ago. We were happy to chance upon Villefranche while doing research ... Read More
Silent Sunday: Market Day in Nice, France
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