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July 17, 2010
Wine Tasting
Living in Northern California, its hard to escape the wine tasting world. But why would you want to?!? There are vineyards covering the landscape and I am lucky enough to work in wine country and drive through them every day. The best way, in my opinion, to enjoy the wineries is to randomly pick one and stop in. The more questions you ask about the wine, how the grapes are grown and the history of the wine makers, the more fulfilling the visit can be. One thing I've learned, is that every winery is full of stories and believe me, you want to hear them.
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July 14, 2010
Lake Tahoe
It was time for a weekend of fun and sun in Lake Tahoe. What could be better than the mountains, the lake and the beach? Rum Runners and Wet Woodys! We were warned that they were famous, but wow, they were absolutely delicious. No wonder everyone is so happy over there!
The Beacon Bar & Grill in Camp Richardson is a popular Lake Tahoe hangout. It is located right on the beach, and their signature drink, the Rum Runner, is poured all day long. In case you can't get enough, they sell the mix so you can make more at home.
Best enjoyed while listening to live music!
Another Lake Tahoe Favorite is Riva Grill. Their world famous drink is the Wet Woody. Pineapple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice and 3 kinds of rum. Need I say more?
I had a craving for French onion soup and this one really hit the spot.
Fried Zucchini sticks
BBQ Bacon Burger
Tuna Sashimi
Fire and Ice is a Mongolian Grill style restaurant in South Lake Tahoe. We got to play executive chef and pick our ingredients, sauces and seasonings. The entertainment is provided by the cooks as they juggle dishes on spatulas and toss plates acrobatically across the grill.
California's Central Coast
For the 4th of July we decided to drive down the California Coast. We ended up just outside San Luis Obispo (or SLO as the locals call it), and spent our days on Avila Beach.
Like any good surf town, there was a boardwalk full of restaurants, bars and candy shops. And don't forget happy hour overlooking the bluffs.
Like a kid in a candy shop
Happy Hour
A classic Lemon Drop Martini
His & Her beach refreshments
Farmers' Market on the boardwalk
Fresh Lavendar
Red, white and blue roses in honor of July 4th
They really got the crowd moving!
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