Holy Mackerel
I never come to Monterey without a visit to the aquarium. Usually I have to restrain myself from elbowing the little kids away from a front row view of the […]
Tag Archives: California
Migration
The Monterey/Carmel region is one of my favorites, but it wasn’t until today that I visited the Butterfly Sanctuary in Pacific Grove. This 2-3 acre preserve is the over-wintering spot […]
Such a Jerk
I really do think that in a previous lifetime I was an Island Girl. I love Caribbean food and no place in Sacramento does it better than Café Connection across […]
Tap Into Tahoe
We traveled to Tahoe for a much-delayed Wedding. With a couple of hours to kill before the ceremony, we took a short walk to Tahoe Tap Haus. Open for indoor […]
Tamalada
The best and worst part about living in the most diverse Capital City in the country is that there are SO MANY incredible family-run restaurants to try out. I get […]
Oh My Madar!
For Afghani-fusion street food, head to Madar for the win. That Chapli Burger with a pillowy brioche bun will hang my dreams until I go back for another. Tried the […]
Object of My Obsession
FINALLY SOME WINE! About half-way through the event, I needed a drink! Ironstone Vineyards, a family run winery with vineyards in Lodi and the Sierra foothills delivered with their Obsession […]
Fruits from Chile
I’ve lived in California and worked in agriculture for the past 15 years, so I get a little prickly about other countries trying to compete with our California family farmers. […]
California Strawberries
Over 65 percent of California’s strawberry farmers are of Latino descent.
Fear of Failure, Love of Lamb
February is Lamb Lover’s Month. I just learned that from the great people at American Lamb Board. I guess I was a few weeks off when I faced my own […]
Sara's Floored 