Category: Journeys

When in Santa Cruz, California

An hour and a half away from San Francisco resides the friendly seaside town of Santa Cruz. Flanking part of its public beach is its well-known boardwalk resplendent with theme park food and overcrowded beach turf. I’m starting with the boardwalk to get it out of the way as Santa Cruz is so much more… Continue reading When in Santa Cruz, California

When in Denver- head to Grand Lake

Sometimes nature calls. No really. I don’t know about you but there is something very centering and relaxing about being in the mountains. Perhaps it’s the grandeur that makes even the most dire circumstances pale in comparison. It recharges my batteries especially when coupled with spending time with one of my favorite people. Olga and… Continue reading When in Denver- head to Grand Lake

When in Philadelphia

The city of brotherly love opened up its arms to this food-lover. As my first visit, I didn’t know what to expect cuisine-wise outside of it being the home of the cheesesteak and associated with cream cheese. While I didn’t actually visit Pat’s or Geno’s to throw my name into the hat of people with… Continue reading When in Philadelphia

When in San Francisco- AT&T Ballpark Food

The end of March brought a cheerfulness to our home. When I say cheerful, I’m talking birds chirping in place of alarm clock, whistling on the way to work- that kind of peppy veneer on the shroud of the everyday. The reason behind all of the mirth really lay on the simple fact that opening… Continue reading When in San Francisco- AT&T Ballpark Food

When in Austin

You may know the Texas capital for its phenomenal music scene or perhaps you’ve visited the University of Texas and its ginormous campus. Maybe when you think of Austin, SXSW comes to mind or the local tagline, “Keep Austin Weird.” From the outside, a quick trip through Austin might seem one part Los Angeles food… Continue reading When in Austin

When in San Francisco- North Beach restaurants

I’ve never been good at math. So when you say, “Annelies, three plus ten equals Thirteen” I agree with you. Top ten sounds far better than top thirteen. It rolls off the tongue. And try as I might to think about writing “Annelies’ Top Ten Eats of Jackson Square”- that list I fear would be… Continue reading When in San Francisco- North Beach restaurants

When in San Francisco- North Beach

This last week found not one but two visitors out in our fair city by the Bay. Both dinner-only. Both looking for a good time (in the form of a meal). I will admit that the idea of touring people around town is not one that readily appeals to me. On my must-see list, I… Continue reading When in San Francisco- North Beach

Nosara, Costa Rica: Lagarta Lodge

I come from a long line of people who enjoy experiencing life through the olfactory and taste senses (aka “foodies”). Before me, there was Tia Berta. Before her, came my mom. At any given meal out, you can find any of us commenting to the other: “What’s that- coriander?” *Taste sauce again* “No, that’s definitely… Continue reading Nosara, Costa Rica: Lagarta Lodge

Pura Vida: an introduction to Nosara, Costa Rica

Pura Vida:  It’s a way of life. In Costa Rica, it kind of sums everything up. This catch-all phrase elicits smiles, nods, general agreement that in the end, it’s pure life. Costa Ricans get that distinction between living life and letting it pass by. We’re smitten. The Costa Rican (Tico) way of honoring life resonates.… Continue reading Pura Vida: an introduction to Nosara, Costa Rica