Forced Minimalism

Oh, hello there. 

How's it been?

So, admittedly, lately I have not done a good job at keeping up with my recent travels, culinary feats and locavore adventures. Why? Mostly the move to the new house, new job and other life-changing event. You know, I'm sure you are right there with me. 

For months now I have been collecting images and stories, hoping to catch up this winter break. I was going to write an amazing recaps, like one on our trip to LA, where we dined at places like Abigaile and Canele, stayed in the cutest AirBnB in Hermosa Beach, relaxed on the beach, visited Getty Villa and the Broad museums. Or cover the past two Podcasts and Casserole supper meals that included a breakfast night and a Tapas-style meal. And I knew that once winter came I would have two weeks staycation. TWO WEEKS(!) of time to write and update and organize! 

But, as you guessed, "man plans, God laughs."

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Road trip: California

The last time I was in California my family was driving through the massive state in our Silverado Suburban and we, the kids, had commandeered the radio for a reprieve from the classical music by shoving in our tapes of Ace of Base and Meatloaf. Needless to say, it’s been a while. This trip, I decided to make limited plans and travel with only a backpack throughout. A foodie excursion, I feasted at mostly farm to table and local restaurants, the price of which was offset by booking various types of nightly accommodations. From an Airbnb booking in LA to a Bed and Breakfast in Sonoma and a Hostel outside San Francisco, I tried it all. 

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