San Francisco: City Hall to host this year’s ‘Toast of the Town’
Over 500 wines will be poured from wineries such as Bennett Lane Winery, Clos Pegase, DeLoach Vineyards, Etude, Hess Collection, Raymond Vineyards, Rubicon Estate, and…
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Scorpion Bay – Episode 8 “Sunken Ships”
"The Titanic. That's for movies and disaster tourists." he said with a chuckle just as we reached the end of the line.
Love redux at the magnificant Biltmore House, NC
I lean over and say to the good-looking Southern gentleman, “It so nice to hear someone order for the “lady”.
Tribute to the Papaya Gods
This time I wanted to focus less on the fruit, and more on the people. Here's my attempt to let the faces tell the stories.
The women I met in Loreto
Over the days I've met many fantastic chicas; around town, strolling the Malecon, in the art shops (a real hot spot), in restaurants, and, even…
Loreto Baja Day 6 – Moons and plants
Some days in Loreto are about working a to-do list of little projects here and there around the casa.
Meals On Wheels of San Francisco presents 24th Annual Star Chefs & Vintners Gala
Gala Chef Chairwoman Oakes, along with more than 70 notable chefs from several of Northern California's top restaurants, will come together to prepare the ultimate…
Loreto BCS Day 5 – Whale of an economy
So I had to go looking for jumper cables. In Ottawa, my hometown, this would be easy-peasy. Here, next to this Taco oasis by the…
Loreto Baja Day 4 – Fish, furniture, f-words
I asked Loni if she knew any other f-words that could help complete the brilliant fish and furniture train of thought. A blank stare. Then…
Loreto Baja Day 3 – In photos
Over at Steve and Eve's tower we enjoyed a tranquil evening. The fresh yellowtail was nicely smoked, and sinfully delicious. As was the wine -…