Okay, it has been 2 weeks since we arrived at our hotel in San Luis Obispo. We have a suite which consists of a bedroom, bath and a small living/dining area. NO KITCHEN! When I began looking at the availability of booking a place which would include a kitchenette of some sort I suddenly discovered…
Lavender Cupcakes, Lemon Lavender Sorbet, and Lavender Honey at the Central Coast Lavender Festival
Yesterday we drove to Paso Robles, a great little town about 30 minutes away from our new hometown of San Luis Obispo. The Central Coast Lavender Festival was being held in their downtown park, a good enough reason for me to check out our new neighbor to the north. It is the fifth year for…
Homemade Mozzarella Cheese at a Deli in Shell Beach
A couple days ago we went to Shell Beach, just 15 minutes south of San Luis Obispo, this lovely area is popular for fishing and kayaking. You can sit on a park bench and look out at the expansive ocean, explore the sandy beaches and coves or dine outdoors with a picnic basket or a…
On Our Way
Just a quick update from my son’s computer in LA. Since mine is on the moving van it will be some time til I can get back to my regular blogging, especially since we will be in a hotel for awhile until our house is ready for us. With help from my tech guy I…
Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting
I was especially excited this past Father’s Day to have my brother and his family from New York with us. For dessert I made one of his favorites… our Mom’s Banana Sour Cream Cake with this Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting which I discovered online searching for a better peanut butter frosting than what I usually make….
Blueberry Pie
These days I have been spending most of my time packing. The movers come Saturday, ready or not, and I would much rather be ready when that truck pulls up. Our dining room has turned into the staging area for packing. I can go at it for some time, but eventually I need a break. …
Food, Flora, and Father’s Day
Yesterday was the final Father’s Day celebrated in our home of 25 years. We have had countless celebrations over these years in our backyard (for years we grilled on the grass until we had our patio built). From everyday barbeques to Bar-Mitzvah celebrations we have so many memories of good times in what to us…
Grilled Herb -Marinated Pork Tenderloin
If you think I have my hands full with moving in less than 3 weeks and all that there is to do, how about we add to the scenario that my husband had spinal surgery last week? No, I am not kidding. In actuality, we are very fortunate. He has been suffering for several years…
Bruschetta (First of the Season)
Although the tomatoes are not at their peak as yet, I couldn’t resist serving this bruschetta as our appetizer the other evening to go along with the Tuscan Style Chicken Under a Brick. I have planted a small pot of genovese basil and some purple basil even though I will only have several more weeks…
Tuscan-Style Chicken Under a Brick
With just about a month to go until we move the days have been flying by at breakneck speed. Over Memorial Day weekend we were in upstate New York celebrating our niece’s college graduation. It was a beautiful event, and one we would not have missed. Now that we are back home there is plenty…