Hammond’s Gourmet Ice Cream – Pacific Beach

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Soo

Sun glints on water
Peer down through the blue ocean
Sea turtles swim by.

Go this way.

Go this way.

I visited the day before the Grand Opening. Doh!

I visited the day before the Grand Opening. Doh!

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Benihana 755 Raintree Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Maggie Addleman

Keeper of the flame

Planner of family traditions

Oh how I love thee

This Benihana and the Mission Valley location have long been a family tradition among us to celebrate each member’s birthday. We could fill up a huge photo album worth of birthday pictures. I know what your thinking, it’s the same show and the same food each time. Oh contraire I say! The show’s do vary as the chefs learn new tricks. The food is still amazing and I try to sample something new from each menu category every visit.

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Bourre Southern Bistro 6523 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Maggie Addleman

We showed up for dinner a bit early between 4:00 to 5:00 PM. The first people arriving for dinner! Yea! Right away I noticed the piano, microphone and thought to myself, it might be fun to come back for the entertainment one evening. Hat’s off to the interior decorator. Such warm inviting tones, interesting artwork, pictures of people and pretty seasonal Christmas decorations. Very classy.

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Seaside Buffet

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Soo

Old tree falls in wood
Seeds sprout in lush fertile soil
Circle continues.

Use to be East Buffet.

Use to be East Buffet.

I visited a few times with my mom back when this place was East Buffet.  She liked the variety of choices and seeing the family eat till we got full. I always looked forward to the mongolian grill.  The big family get togethers have gotten fewer are far between without her.  This has been my first time back since she went with us.  Inside has been remodeled.  Looks really nice. 

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REI

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Soo

You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you will never know how soon it will be too late.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sometimes I have a bad habit of waiting till the last minute to do things.  I had been meaning to buy Maggie some winter gloves as she had been complaining about her hands being cold.  I was distracted by my kid who was visiting from China.  It wasn’t till Jan 4 I had a free morning.  We looked over the selection at REI.  The gloves were pricier than other places but I did have a member dividend I needed to use.  Sadly when I tried to use it at the cashier it turned out the dividend expired Jan 3.  Cashier said I could try asking customer service for an extension.  After getting through the long customer service line I was informed they can’t do anything at the store level.  After a call to the customer service line I was informed they don’t give extensions but the funds will be well spent.

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La Costa Farms 1911 Saxony Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Maggie Addleman

First discovered La Costa Farms not too long ago, it quickly became my favorite place to look for starter plants, bread, jam, flowers or fruit. They have an abundance of fresh produce, a large selection of breads, interesting variations of jams and jellies, various seasonal flower arrangements and potted plants for starters. I discover something new on each visit.

Various jams

Various jams

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