Classic San Diego Restaurants Serving Favorite Meals
There are many new and exciting restaurants in San Diego but visiting restaurants with longevity brings back memories and comfort foods. It was time to check out the renovated Hob Nob Hill Restaurant located on 1st Ave, Bankers Hill. Quite a change from its beginning 75 years ago but still serving comfy and satisfying food....
Discovering the Varieties of Food in San Diego’s South Bay Communities
Since I can’t travel, I went on a food exploration of the South Bay, San Diego and found so many choices. First stop was Star Dust Donuts in Imperial Beach which has been there since 1967. The sole owner sells inexpensive donuts and the community knows him well. A word of advice is to bring...
The Local Waters in San Diego with Refreshing Lunch Views
Visiting beautiful Torrey Pines Gliderport in La Jolla with activities worth watching in a stunning location is a must. I remember years back when hang gliders soared over the cliffs and now there’s modern powered paragliders. There’s even a falconry experience including parahawking with trained falcons soaring around the paragliders. Talk about a unique...
Scrumptious Homemade Ice Creams for Summer and Fall
My ice cream maker has been working overtime and the results were very delicious! I made many different varieties and each with their own personality. Lemon is refreshing on hot days and Super Lemon ice cream is made sweet and tart by using home grown lemon juice and zest. Creamy and lemony makes a delightful...
Inspiration and Memorials in San Diego’s Balboa Park
Inspiration Point in Balboa Park is next to the old Naval Hospital administration building. It’s a place of tranquility with walking paths and benches to reflect at the pond. During WWll, San Diego’s navy hospital had 10,449 beds and now the admin building belongs to the city parks. I found Inspiration Point to be...
Bread and Records from the Past
The good ole days of department store restaurants is a lost treasure. This old box from May Co reminded me of lunching in The Mission Room in the Mission Valley store. Driving through Mission Valley, you can still see where the restaurant had been with the windows facing the freeway. Their strawberry pie was famous...
7 San Diego Hidden Gems
San Diego is a top tourist destination and these 7 informal and friendly activities need to be on your radar. Sure, there are many popular tourist spots but these chosen places around San Diego County may surprise you. In fact, you’ll want to return and explore more in the uncrowded and inexpensive attractions. Take in...
Kitchens For Good Cooks Up Change
My article was published in the Food Wine Travel Magazine winter 2020 issue. Unfortunately, single articles cannot be downloaded, so this is the best copy for my site. If you’d like to move the slide to page 72 you’ll find the article. Thanks for understanding.
Chula Vista and Bonita, CA filled with hidden treasures
The Living Coast Discovery Center in Chula Vista is a fun adventure for all ages and nearly all the exhibits represent local wildlife and marshland habitats. Easy and accessible walking trails and bird watching are a few of the activities in our own backyard. Did you know there’s about 150 turtles in the bordering bay? ...
Barrio Logan, San Diego-Food and Arts with Mexican Roots
Las Cuatro Milpas Get there early and forget your diet, my friend told me. Lunchtime at Las Cuatro Milpas on Logan Avenue is known for long lines and authentic Mexican food in San Diego. Waiting in line is worth it because once inside, aromas of home-cooked Mexican food take over the senses. The menu is...
Female Chefs Expertly Work Their Craft
I don’t know what I was impressed with more, eating at Bankers Hill Bar and Restaurant or meeting co-owner Terryl Garve. Terryl started Cafe 222 downtown in 1992 and you might remember the billboards with her wearing a pumpkin waffle as a hat. She’s been a trend setter with food and restaurants even when San Diego...
Lions, Tigers and Ranch Dressing
Near Alpine off hwy 79 is Lions Tigers and Bears sanctuary for exotic animals and big cats. My grand niece (she wants to be a vet) and I spent the morning on a walking tour seeing Meatball the rescued bear, Cherry Bomb the grizzly and Maverick the tiger. There are lots of rescued animals on...
