Cama Beach Cafe is fresh, local, & homemade!
Cama Beach Cafe is fresh, local, & homemade Five stars and beyond! This was our first visit to Camano Island and the Cama Beach Cafe. My husband and I recently visited Camano Island where we were lucky enough to have breakfast at Cama Beach Cafe. My husband, Mike, had the biscuits and gravy to which […]
The East Side of California Dreaming
The East Side of California Dreaming The vista defies imagination as you round Conway Summit and gaze down the length of the Long Valley. The caldera is framed on the west by the Glass Mountain Range and on the east by the Sierra Nevada. Ancient Mono Lake, sapphire gem, glitters up and reflects billowy clouds […]
Living the Davis Life
Living the Davis Life Davis, with its “friendliest town” moniker and acclaimed UC Davis, has been enticing visitors for more than 100 years. Glean what you can through handheld devices and laptops, but take time walk, bike, eat and see your way around Davis. You will quickly succumb to Davis’ small-town charm and eclectic lifestyle […]
Tailhunter’s Restaurant La Paz
Tailhunter’s Restauran La Paz Food glorious food! Cocktails and room with a view of the sunset over the Bay of La Paz are sublime. Where so many visitors and locals go to dine and imbibe. It had been 15 years since my last visit and glad we put it on the top of our dining […]
El Mono Motel
El Mono Motel Great lattes, scones, and budget lodging at Yosemite gateway Two hours from Yosemite Valley, Lee Vining provides seasonal alternatives for Yosemite lodging I love, love, love El Mono Motel & Latte Da Coffee Cafe in Lee Vining, California. Last year after meeting the owner, Kelly, I was determined to stay at this quintessential California motel. On a […]
Nicely’s | Another Diner Classic
Nicely’s | Another Diner Classic Nicely’s since 1965! They must be doing something right despite what some of the reviews seem to indicate. Before I get to our breakfast meal, I just want to say the 5-star review goes out to the staff that were all so friendly and welcoming. Matt and Beverly seated and […]
Nobby’s Burger & Cheese Skirt | Alive and Well In Chico
Nobby’s Burger & Cheese Skirt | Alive and Well In Chico After passing this Chico landmark many times, we finally made the decision to try Nobby’s. Actually my husband announced this morning that he wanted a cheeseburger for lunch. We looked online to find “Chico’s best” recommendation. Locals and others had shown lots of love […]
Gyppo Ale Mill
Gyppo Ale Mill We enjoyed two evenings at Gyppo’s. The wait staff – Eric and Paige were just amazing. Kitchen staff is doing an incredible job as well. Especially considering how busy they were! We especially loved the blistered shishito peppers from the local Briceland Forest Farm – I’ve never seen ones that large. We […]
Farmers Brewing | Princeton, CA
Back Roads To Great Brewing It had been about six years since we wandered this way. A back road adventure we knocked on the office door and asked for a tour. The tasting room was brand new and only open on weekends (now and then). We were new to Farmers Brewing but that didn’t last […]
Taste Chico’s Great Ethnic Cuisine
Taste Chico’s Great Ethnic Cuisine Chico walks the locavore talk. In fact, they walk it in more ways than one. It’s supported in their farmer’s markets and their many farm-to-table restaurants. Farm-to-table defines the fascination visitors and locals have with farm-life, getting back to the land and enjoying food that is freshly harvested or prepared. This […]