Del Mar Fair 2017

I breathe deep the delicious scents.  Turkey legs are being smoked over a wood grill.  Sweet scent of cotton candy being spun.  Various meat on skewers are smoking.  Chicken is pan fried.  One of my favorite times of year is when summer starts and the Del Mar fair opens.  So much delicious food waiting for… Continue reading Del Mar Fair 2017

Afters Ice Cream – Pacific Beach

I use to surf at Pacific Beach.  Afterwards I’d stop by Mr. Frostie’s for a marshmallow shake.  There are a lot more ice cream choices in this area now.  I was excited to see Afters Ice Cream open.  I visited the Irvine location a few times but the drive and parking kept me from going… Continue reading Afters Ice Cream – Pacific Beach

#YelpsThrowBackThursday @ The Flower Fields

If I lay here If I just lay here Would you lie with me And just forget the world? Snow Patrol – Chasing Cars Driving down the freeway you can see them.  Splashes of color giving a respite from the roads and buildings.  I wish the Tecolote® Giant Ranunculus grew year round but it’s just March –… Continue reading #YelpsThrowBackThursday @ The Flower Fields

Bottega Italiana

Have you ever fallen in love?  Remember that happy feeling that takes control of you upon seeing her smile that makes you smile back?  The lack of sleep because you can’t wait for the next time you get to see her lovely face?  That indescribable joy when your lips touch hers?  I remember the coldness… Continue reading Bottega Italiana

Hard Rock Cafe – San Diego

Each Hard Rock Cafe is like a rock and roll museum.  I like to visit when it’s not busy so I can see the memorabilia on the walls.  There is a Chris Cornell guitar and a motorcycle in this one.   Lovely stained glass windows line part of the roof.  I joined the birthday club… Continue reading Hard Rock Cafe – San Diego

Greek Chicken – Winter Gardens

Gold sparkles before me.  Bright like the sun.  Scent of fried fish teases me.  Thin tempura batter crunches in my mouth.  Contrasts with the juicy fresh Alaskan cod.  Flavors remind me of the fish and chips I get at the Del Mar Fair every year.  Batter provides just enough saltiness to liven up the mild… Continue reading Greek Chicken – Winter Gardens