I.Love.Breakfast. It’s my favorite meal of the day and has been for as long as I can remember. When I was a teenager, my dad would get home in the evening and walk into the kitchen to see me frying bacon. “Breakfast??” he’d say. I’d smile and shrug and go back to my bacon. Waffles,… Read More Bay Area Brunch Spots You Don’t Want to Miss
Whether you consider yourself an artist or not, everyone needs a creative outlet from time to time. Write, paint, dance, bake- the options are endless, especially in a place like the Bay Area. If you’re looking for something to spark your artistic side, here are some of my favorite creative activities in the Bay Area.… Read More 5 Activities in the Bay Area for the Artist in You
This week, I was lucky enough to catch a deal on Travel Zoo for the Sonoma Wine Passport. $29 for the year, good for two people, with more than 50 deals at any given time in Sonoma County. Two for one deals, complimentary tastings and discounts on bottle purchases, even buying it halfway through 2018,… Read More (Another) Afternoon of Sonoma Valley Wine Tasting
After a long, rainy winter I couldn’t wait for Spring. With my birthday just a week after the first day of Spring, I was excited to celebrate with wine in the sun! After recent wine trips to both Sonoma and Napa, I wanted to spend some time in another California region well known for its… Read More Rosé All Day: Wine Tasting in Paso Robles
With summer just around the corner, festival season has arrived! Outdoor festivals are an awesome celebration of culture, music and food- and I’m here for all of it. As much as I love to explore new places, there are some great events right in my backyard. If you’re looking for something to do this summer,… Read More 6 Bay Area Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss
I can’t resist a good spa day. Whether I’m on vacation or just in need of some relaxation at home, I love a day of pampering in a beautiful setting. The aroma of essential oils, sipping cucumber water, wrapping up in a fluffy white robe after a relaxing massage- it doesn’t get much better than… Read More 5 Spas in California Worth a Visit (or Two)
As I mentioned in my post about wine tasting in Napa, there are so many amazing wineries in Northern California, I could easily do a series of wine tasting itineraries. So here we are, round two! This time we’re headed west of Napa for wine tasting in Sonoma County. I think of Sonoma County as… Read More Wine Tasting in Sonoma County
Before heading to Mardi Gras, I asked TK, her brother, Teddy and a few other friends from New Orleans for their top three places to eat in the city. I ended up with a list of more than fifteen spots to try- ambitious for seven days, but we did our absolute best to hit as… Read More Perfect Bites from my New Orleans Food Crawl