tag: northern california

Sunday morning brunch. Gorgeous, diffuse light and creative food that breaks the typical brunch mold. Interesting textures all around.

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Posted in: dining out, travel, Uncategorized | Tags: bay area, brunch, california, central kitchen, food, norcal, northern california, photography, restaurant, san francisco, summer road trip 2013 | 9 COMMENTS

I’m working on cultivating a leisurely traveling style. I’m beginning to realize more and more that a rigidly scheduled trip with must-see destinations is just not for me. During this weekend in San Francisco, I only planned a couple of stops (all food-related, of course), and spent the rest of the time just wandering the city, stepping into interesting-looking thrift shops and bars, going over the Golden Gate Bridge because we had some time to kill, and generally taking in the air.

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Posted in: travel | Tags: bay area, california, city, mission, norcal, northern california, photography, pier 39, san francisco, summer, summer road trip 2013, travel, travel phtoography, vacation | 6 COMMENTS

Is there anything better than a good loaf of bread?

This, ladies and gentlemen, is the Tartine Country Loaf. This is cult bread. The beautiful book that describes how to make this bread inspired me to raise my own sourdough starter. This is the kind of bread that people line up for, with the line snaking out the door and down the sidewalk.

Standing in line for the bread was totally worth it, but if you don’t have the time, at least pick up a croissant if you happen to be in the Mission. You won’t regret it.

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Posted in: dining out, travel | Tags: bakery, bread, cafe, california, croissant, food, food photography, mission, northern california, pastries, photography, san francisco, summer road trip 2013, tartine, tartine bakery, tartine bread, travel | 2 COMMENTS

I love this city so much. It has such a distinct look and feel, and we were lucky enough to experience it on a warm and sunny weekend.

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Posted in: travel | Tags: bay area, california, mission, norcal, northern california, photography, pier 39, san francisco, summer road trip 2013, travel, vacation | 5 COMMENTS