Did you know San Diego International Airport gives free tours throughout the year? I signed up and put on my walking shoes to take part in the Terminal to Tarmac Tour. A small group of us met our tour guide who is an airport authority program manager, Sjohnna Knack, and boarded a shuttle bus from...
No trip on US 395 would be complete without a stop at Schat’s Bakery in Bishop. I remember being introduced to Sheepherder’s Bread back in the time of Wonder and Weber’s bread and realizing, wow, I didn’t know bread could taste so good. The bakery has expanded over the years and includes a deli for...
Many years ago when I visited South Lake Tahoe, the Red Hut Waffle Shop packed in the hungry skiers (and a few gamblers) and I’m glad to say it’s still here. The original waffle shop is tiny and packed with red seats and lively customers at the counter and in small booths. Lake Tahoe is...
A day of catching up and sharing a fabulous Italian meal with old time friends Bud and Stephanie Simpson. Sweet Stephanie was a former co-worker with Chris in San Diego before moving to Idaho, and she introduced us to a favorite restaurant, Cristina’s in Sun Valley, Idaho. Our meals were excellent with soups and pasta...
Yellowstone Valley Lodge is in the valley, 40 miles from the National Park with a tranquil river right outside the beautiful cabins. Located in Livingston, Montana, the rustic but refined private cabins are a stones throw from the Yellowstone River. Sitting on the deck outside the room, I took my time to gaze at the...
It’s the middle of June and 45 degrees with rain and snow in Yellowstone. Rather than attempt the cold and crowded National park, we decided on a day trip to Chico Hot Springs. The hot springs are located in Pray, Montana, in Paradise Valley, about 40 miles north of Yellowstone. The complex is bigger than...
While planning a road trip to Yellowstone, we decided to drive through parts of Montana and stop in Bozeman. And not too far out of the way lies Wheat Montana Farms in Three Forks, MT. I needed to stop here because I’m fond of making bread with Wheat Montana flour and was excited to visit...
Is Chicago style pizza really better? I guess it tastes different if you’re in Chicago, but the adventure to try different pizzas and a sandwich started at Chicago Pizza Company on Prospect Avenue in Santee. Orders take a long time to prepare because food isn’t premade and no fast food is used. The sausage and...
San Diego has become a food city with well known chefs who spread the love. Not only do they run restaurants and have packed schedules, they reach out to the community to help others. They remember their early days in the culinary world and strive to assist culinary students reach their goals. Attending the annual...
Sweet aloha spirit with owner Leilani in her Leilani’s Cafe on Cass St, Pacific Beach. Leilani’s food is made just like her Hilo family cooked in her old Hawaii days. Not only is the restaurant turning out meals, Leilani’s Attic next door sells hula gear and all things Hawaiian to take home, like...
We took a drive to the back country and explored where we camped as kids at Oakzanita camp ground in Descanso. Now it’s a Thousand Trails property with cabins and RV sites but the pool is still the same. Oh the hours of fun we had in the pool! A group of families from the...
San Diego Magazine is the longest running independent city magazine in the USA. Publishing since 1948, and this picture of Del Mar was posted in the lobby to celebrate their 65th anniversary. If you want to explore the old days, come to the office and flip through volumes of issues for a trip down San...
