Posted in May 2011

Memorial Day Grillfest

Memorial Day Grillfest

Happy Memorial Day! What a gorgeous day here in Michigan. I got my new hummingbird feeder set up today. Now just waiting for the hummers to find it. A beer was a must. Sitting on the deck in 90 degree heat with steaks on the grill? Mandatory. I loved this lemony beer. Earlier in the … Continue reading »

This Week…

This Week…

…was a weird week. Here’s what I’ve been up to. Tuesday at work, our director took the staff members to lunch at Carson’s prior to an afternoon at his cottage on a lake. For lunch I ordered this Swordfish Berry Salad, sprinkled with strawberries, blackberries, feta, pecans, and a delicious piece of grilled swordfish. I … Continue reading »

San Fran–Day 7

San Fran–Day 7

Lunch at Urban Picnic For our last full day in San Francisco, we finally visited a restaurant that we had attempted to try on our first day in SF but were unable to because they were closed. Luckily, when we went back on a weekday, Friday, for an early lunch, they were open. Urban Picnic … Continue reading »

San Fran–day 6: Fisherman’s Wharf

San Fran–day 6: Fisherman’s Wharf

Breakfast Vacation Day 6 (Thursday!) started out with the typical s’bux ritual: Iced coffee and a maple scone. Fisherman’s Wharf Then we again hopped on the F line street cars and headed to Pier 39 on the Embarcadero. One of the first things we saw were the famous sea lions who’ve been lounging around here … Continue reading »

San Fran–day 4: Zoo + Chinatown

San Fran–day 4: Zoo + Chinatown

Can’t believe it’s Day 4 – time is flying. Today we sprang for the breakfast buffet in our buffet. It was well-done… Bacon, sausage, fresh fruit, greens, muffin, coffee… the yooj (x2). One surprising find was a little cup of baked Greek yogurt topped with maple – Mmm!!! We spent our fair share of time … Continue reading »

San Francisco–Day 3: Napa and Sonoma Valley Wine

San Francisco–Day 3: Napa and Sonoma Valley Wine

Day 3 Highlights from Cali. This day was made for me! Started out with our ‘bux b-fast: blueberry scone, ‘naner, and iced latte.   Madonna Estate Then we boarded a bus headed for Napa Valley! Our first stop: Madonna Estate. This small family-owned winery has been around for over 80 years, and sells wine crafted … Continue reading »