San FranciscoJune 27, 2009

Gay Pride — Ya gotta eat!

Top 12 Castro dine-out hotspots The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration runs Saturday June 27 noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday June 28 noon to […]

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San FranciscoJune 17, 2009

Tomales Bay kayaking and oysters

A delicious adventure — “Why am I living in a city?” The question came the first time when I glanced upward from beneath the visor […]

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California TravelJune 10, 2009

Best Beaches Northern California: Flavors of Capitola and Santa Cruz

Which beach is best? Capitola with its cocktail cuisine has a party flavor — plus family appeal. Santa Cruz main beach has sea lions alongside the wharf, surfing beneath the cliffs and the famous Boardwalk.
Story and photos by Wanda Hennig All travel has a culinary flavor, given that one has to eat. True culinary travel, however — I’d say what defines it is the focus. It’s about eating the specialties of a place. Learning about the food traditions of the people. It doesn’t imply eating lavishly, isn’t necessarily about haute cuisine, and it doesn’t have to cost a lot. Visiting a farmers market and creating a picnic from the produce stall … Read more

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California TravelJune 2, 2009

The Moss Beach coastal stroll — Highway 1’s best kept secret?

A breathtaking beach walk; a scenic cliff-top hike; a chance to see harbor seals up-close-and-personal; and if you keep your eyes peeled, perhaps a whale […]

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