Summer 2021 is nearly upon us. Slowly but surely, things seem to be going more back to “normal.” Many are returning to air travel, but I plan to hold off a bit longer. That’s not a huge problem for me given I love the open […]
Despite this year has been anything but normal, one thing is for sure: I still love to eat. Last summer found me going up California’s Central Coast to San Mateo County. While plans were in store to return this month, Covid decided to take care […]
Have I mentioned how much I love California’s Cambria? I’m pretty sure I have but I’ll gladly say it again. Having spent some years living along the Central Coast in spots like Solvang and Lompoc, Cambria was, surprisingly, never much on my radar. Since growing […]
Do you love road trips? It’s pretty clear by now that I certainly do. One of my favorite activities before one is to seek out the must-find’s for gluten-free stops along the way. On my latest trip up the 101 to San Mateo County, I […]
It’s nearly time for the most controversial holiday, Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re team love it or team greeting card gimmick (I admit, I’m a sucker and enjoy the day), it’s a great excuse to treat yourself and those you love. If getting away for Valentine’s […]
As the year comes to a close, that usually means one thing for me: my word of the year. While I’ve chosen my word for 2019, I’ve been reflecting quite a bit on my 2018, which was happiness. As I’ve had numerous ups and downs […]
(Editor’s note: It’s always sad to have to report when a beloved place has retired. As of October 2023, Big Sky Cafe is no longer in business. Please check out my numerous articles like this one featuring other gluten-free oriented places in and around San […]
As San Luis Obsipo continues to grow, so does their impressive array of eateries. What was once an agricultural town known for its college crowd, San Luis Obispo is quickly becoming the place to be for a great time on California’s Central Coast. Whether you’re […]
*Sponsored Post My first California road trip of 2018 is in the books. A few weeks back I had the chance to run up to San Luis Obispo County for a couple of days. Granted, this was in the middle of the dreadful and devastating […]
While some may recall Paso Robles, California and its surrounding areas as not much more than cattle ranches and agricultural life, think again. Much like nearby Santa Maria, Paso Robles has come into the wine and travel scene with a vengeance with an adorable downtown, […]
Life is funny sometimes. Growing up, I lived on California’s Central Coast for quite a few years (Solvang, in particular). While I felt like there was not much to do living there, I especially did not think much of nearby Santa Maria. About an hour […]
Along on our recent NorCal weekend trek that took us to Thomas Hill and Linn’s, another highlight was my invite to at last visit the Hearst Castle. Being a California native, it’s a bit embarrassing that the castle has been on my to-do list FOREVER. […]
