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A Napa Birthday!
My wife knowing she would be out of town, and I would be working on my birthday (July 4th!) planned a trip to Napa for later in the month. So last Tuesday we headed out for a few days in Napa Valley.
What’s in Napa? Wine, wineries, vineyards, restaurants…all kinds of culinary delights!
Tuesday morning after a mere 2 hours of driving we arrived in Yountville, home of many Restaurants more notably Thomas Keller’s French Laundry. Then we could also talk about Ad Hoc
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Lou's Cafe
If you ever find yourself somewhere in between Los Gatos, Campbell, and San Jose you should stop by Lou’s Cafe for some coffee. And of course a bite to eat!
My wife and I have managed to go about once every other week (more like every week lately!) when both our schedules afford us a midweek day off together. I love the coffee and old-timey diner feel (and the food) and Steph loves the French Toast and Belgian Waffles, not both at the same time though… READ MORE!
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Watermelon Carving
Just this past week I carved 2 watermelons for a July 4th BBQ at Church. One of the ladies that knows my wife figured out that I know how to do these kinds of things and emailed me to see would I be willing to do them with the churches logo, and the summer nights logo they use. I said sure.
It had been over a year since I last carved one. There’s not much high demand for carved watermelons in Monrovia Liberia, West Africa (where I… READ MORE!
Crazy Cravings and A&W Rootbeer
Most of you know by now (if you follow me on facebook, twitter, or this site) when I get a craving I usually try to indulge in it, go for it, or ‘do it’ the next time I get a chance. For example: One day last week I had Butterfinger Ice Cream for breakfast. Its just that simple.
The newest craving I had that came on real strong was something I first learned about years ago (like when I was 16) when I worked at A&W Rootbeer… READ MORE!
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The Humorous Herb Garden
The day I decided to start my herb garden I found a box of children’s plastic yard, garden, or beach toys next to the recycle bin. I looked at them and decided 
that it would be fun to use the toys as ‘pots’ for growing my plants. So I took them back to the apartment and made holes in the bottom of them for water drainage like a proper planting pot.
I originally bought 2 pots and… READ MORE!
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Farm Fresh To You – a look in the box
My box arrived today from Farm Fresh To You. I got the ‘small fast fruit & veg box’ so called for fruits and vegetables that don’t need to be cooked, but can be. I just picked this one because I liked what was in the box. And everything is certified organic.
When I ordered it (bi-weekly and everything changes as things are available) I wanted one more thing that was not listed, the Basil. So I emailed and asked about it, they wrote me back and said it would be… READ MORE!
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