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Gelato Vero Caffe
It’s times like these you learn to live again It’s times like these you give and give again It’s times like these you learn to love again Times Like These – Foo Fighters I loved visiting Gelato Vero Caffe back in my college days. the darkroom group did road trips to buy photo supplies at Nelson Photo and stopped here or at El Indio for lunch/dinner/dessert. The trips to Gelato Vero became more infrequent as the line got longer out the door and parking was harder to find.
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Robeks / 8750 Genesee Ave San Diego, CA 92122
This is the perfect place to cheer you up after being cooped up all day inside.
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Saffron Thai
Back in the old days I remember a squeaky old screen door that kept the flies out. Scent of Thai spices filled the air. Inside was cramped and you could see the well worn kitchen that served decades worth of meals. Now the place has a modern look like new fast casual spots.
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Blooms Candy & Soda Pop Shop
In the days of my youth I remember the icy cold glass bottle in my hand during hot summer days. Droplets of water dripped down the sides. Some times I’d hold the cold bottle to my forehead before I opened and bottle and took a drink. Hires Root Beer or 7UP chilled me to my core and for a few blissful moments the heat was kept at bay. Collecting empty bottles at construction sites would finance my next purchase till the drink manufacturers phased out cleaning and refilling glass bottles. Lately glass bottles have been making a come back. I prefer the glass bottles as you don’t have chemicals in plastic…
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Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden/Part two / 301 N Baldwin Avenue. Arcadia, CA 91007
Well hello there! This is part two pictorial of this beautiful Arboretum and Botanic garden. Please enjoy, stay safe and strong during this pandemic.
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Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery
I’ve been walking to a different Solvang bakery each morning. The walk to Olsen’s was the longest but worth it.
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Manila Fast Food and Desserts
Skin crunches loudly in my mouth. Fat rendered into liquid form gushes over skin as I bite down. Tender fried pork bursting flavor throughout my mouth. Flavors and the various textures delight my senses. I grew up with Chinese style roasted pork but lechon kawali is an amazing example of how frying makes things taste better.
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Shortbread Lemon bars
I’m always looking out for great recipes, especially when I’ve lost some of my favorites! When my son was a boy I made lemon bars from scratch with a recipe of my own. We always enjoyed them!