This past Saturday we drove out to Los Rios Rancho for some apple picking and barbecue. The weather cooperated wonderfully - it was slightly cool outside - which was nice, considering Rachel and I were going to wear boots and flannel regardless. We also discovered another spot where they made homemade cider donuts - apparently they're a big deal on the East Coast, but none of us had ever tried them. Consider us all obsessed.
I'm a huge proponent of kicking off the weekend on a positive note and The Apple Pan, which opened in 1947, always does the trick. Located in a cozy, cottage-like shack, they serve up some of the best burgers and fries in the city. They're famous for their dessert too, and ...read more
Yesterday, my friend Rachel, of the incredible Heart-of-Light, our boyfriends and I got up before dawn to head out to The Los Rios Rancho, an apple orchard where you can pick from over 20 different varieties of my favorite, crunchy fruit. With live music, a delicious barbecue ...read more
For the past few years, we've gone apple picking to kick off the arrival of fall. Sadly, this year's fall came and went and we never made it out to the orchard. In an effort to re-create the experience, we decided to make the apple cider donuts we always pick up on our way back ...read more
I always forget just how relaxed I am when in Northern California. This past weekend my parents and I drove all around wine country for potential wedding venues and managed to make time for some great meals and champagne tasting along the way. The process of finding the right ...read more
