Food. Family. Fun.
That title should probably have a question mark at the end of it, because this isn’t an advice post. I’m too new at this topic to give advice (eh, like that stops me anywhere else). Instead, this is a post… Read moreHow to Mommy Blog
So, what did we eat during our trip to Santa Barbara? Well, Baguette ate her usual array of dried fruits, Kix, and Wheat Thins, plus whatever seemed appealing from our plates. Our Motel 6 turned out to be very conveniently… Read moreBeach Blanket Baguette, Part 2
It’s been a long time since the Sandwiches had a real vacation–and, technically speaking, this was Baguette’s first. Yes, we’ve gone out of town to visit family, but we’ve also stayed with them, so there’s been a bit of a… Read moreBeach Blanket Baguette, Part 1
Or so I’ve been telling myself. But, let’s face it, Baguette is central to my daily life. And if this blog is about my daily life–which it always has been–then shouldn’t I give myself the freedom to blog about her,… Read moreThis Is Not a Mommy Blog
Don’t ask. I do not know what “wiffle” is supposed to mean. And yes, I checked their website. Nevertheless, Bru’s Wiffle–A Waffle Joint (BTW, seriously? A subtitle for your restaurant?) serves up some interesting fare. They have dessert waffles (in… Read moreBru’s Wiffle–A Waffle Joint
Does a landmark have to stay in one place? I ask because Westwood’s Falafel King is on its third location in 25 years. That I know of. In (theoretical) Location #2, you can now find Waffle Chix. It looks more… Read moreWaffle Chix
I know I’m not, no matter whether I subscribe to the magazine of that title. While I have long wanted to be chic, I have never aspired to be trendy. Even in junior high, I wanted to be sure that… Read moreIn Style
I’ve been by this place any number of times, and it’s really not that far from my bus stop. So why did it take me so long to actually go? I’m not sure, but I’m glad I did. After a… Read moreEspresso Profeta
Recently I bought the Kindle edition all of Thomas Hardy‘s novels for something like 89 cents. Now that’s a literary bargain. The only problem? Thomas Hardy is insanely depressing. I am further convinced that Tess of the d’Urbervilles is a… Read moreMelancholy
Much as I love the beach, and beach vacations (which surprises even me), I wasn’t loving that theme. Maybe this one will stick. So why am I surprised that I love the beach and beach vacations? After all, what Pere… Read moreAnother New Theme