Secret Sonoma Coast Winery
Stop the car. No, really. This fog is awesome–I gotta take some pictures. Wait. Where’s the actual coast? Just over that ridge? And there are vineyards here? Wow. Continue reading Secret Sonoma Coast Winery
Month: September 2017
San Sebastián pintxos: Spain’s top tapas
Warm, salty breeze carries more savory aromas through ancient, narrow alleyways into my nose. Alas, I cannot fit anymore deliciousness in me. Time to stumble home, like everyone else, including my new Aussie friends. I’m overwhelmed: so many bright flavors, colors; so many textures, so many ingredients paired perfectly together. All so fresh, so delicious, so beautiful. Smiling and shaking my head, I waddle away. San Sebastian, you got me. You got me gooood. Continue reading San Sebastián pintxos: Spain’s top tapas
Becoming a Trail Angel
A wave of adrenaline washes over me. I can feel the vibes–they’re visceral. I’ve just stepped into another world: the world of Trail Magic. I’m sharing my food with weary thru-hikers, on their last leg of the 2,659-mile Pacific Crest Trail. I’m in awe of their spectacular accomplishment. And, I want to give back. Continue reading Becoming a Trail Angel
Beaune Farmers Market magnifique
I wake to intoxicating aromas. Am I still dreaming? Did I die, and this is what Heaven smells like? Orgasmically-rich butter is wafting up through my loft bedroom’s open window. Wait. Not just butter. Golden baked flour, the finest dark chocolate, pure vanilla, and the sweet smell of caramelized sugar pervade my room. Warm breeze carries those divine scents from a nearby bakery, called a boulangerie. A bird sings. A church bell chimes. A wide grin stretches across my face. I pinch myself. Yep. I’m still in France. Continue reading Beaune Farmers Market magnifique
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