February2022

Catalina Island: Fifth Anniversary

Don’t Knock Wood They say the Fifth Anniversary is wood. Apparently, for our Fifth Anniversary, it’s virus! Our hopes for a Mexican cruise dashed by disease, International travel will have to wait. Next up on the Bucket List: Santa Catalina Island! A four day romantic getaway is the perfect alternative.[…]

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Columbia Gorge Sandwich

I originally made this sandwich for a Tears for Fears concert at Maryhill Winery in the Columbia Gorge. You’ll need the recipe for my basic focaccia dough for this sandwich.

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Late Summer Picnic at Cathedral Park, St. Johns

Coping 101 When life reaches a fever pitch, it’s wise to chill out. One of our favorite methods of chilling is to pack a picnic basket with goodies and either hike or hit a park. Calm Before the Norm It’s just under a month until our Big Day, and we[…]

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Julian Cabin: Woods Therapy

Year-Endly Dilemma “What do you want for Christmas?” “I don’t know, what do YOU want?” Turns out, at some point you already have all the doodads you really want. So traditional gift-exchange holidays can be awkward if you don’t work out some kind of deal with your S.O. We have[…]

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Tying the Knot at A Blooming Hill Vineyard

Wet Flashback On a rainy, muddy, November Saturday, I wandered in to A Blooming Hill Vineyard with a group of friends. Sipping wine in their cozy tasting room sheltered from the cold drizzle outside, I decided to sign up for a membership, adding A Blooming Hill to my club collection.[…]

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