A Weekend Away in Holman Ranch
At the end of a weekend getaway to Carmel by the Sea, I had the chance to visit Holman Ranch. Located in Carmel Valley, just about 14 miles east of Carmel by the Sea, it was a whole other world.... Continue reading →
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Doubly Smitten in Los Altos
I was indeed smitten when I first tried the Tcho chocolate ice cream from Smitten Ice Cream. It is not overly sugary, and Brrr, the patented liquid-nitrogen ice cream maker, perfects the density and smoothness of the product due to... Continue reading →
A Friday Night in Oakland
If you haven’t been to the First Fridays Oakland Art Murmur, you’re missing out. It’s not just the art, though it’s worth seeing. It’s not just a chance to see our cousin in the East Bay and say “hello,... Continue reading →
All Spice – A New Take on “Fusion”
It is no surprise that San Francisco Bay Area offers an extensive culinary scene, varying from small ethnic hole-in-the-wall places to Michelin starred restaurants. Many visitors want to stay in downtown San Francisco during their stay here to access the... Continue reading →
A Bowl of Porridge on a Sunday Afternoon
The season from Thanksgiving leading up to Christmas is a time of reflections for me. I like to take the time and review the year and establish goals for the new year. As a perfectionist, I tend to look at... Continue reading →
Night at the Museum(s)
One of the best parts about returning to California has been the ongoing adventure of exploring San Francisco as an adult. Because I left the Bay Area at 17, I didn’t have the opportunity to pop into the city to... Continue reading →
The Cactus Jungle
I love plants and gardening, but the combination of a small apartment and frequent international travel makes it difficult to maintain a lot of greenery in my home. For that reason, I’ve gravitated toward succulents and air plants as my... Continue reading →