FOOD AND DRINK

Sometimes, nothing satisfies like a classic diner meal. Picture yourself savoring fluffy pancakes, crispy country-style potatoes, or a decadent plate of Eggs Benedict, all while sipping on endless cups of …

It was a bittersweet day when I first discovered Delicias Alvarez in Clearlake, learning mid-bite of some wonderful seafood that the restaurant would temporarily close. But now, it has reopened, …

One of my fondest summer memories is boating on Puget Sound in Washington State. At least once every summer, we’d all pile into Grandpa’s boat and drive across the bay …

Ok, I’ll admit it, I’m a little behind when it comes to loving shellfish, or seafood in general. But you would be, too, if you were raised Seventh-day Adventist. I …

Have you ever driven two hours just for a cup of coffee because it’s worth the drive? I have. It was about that time in January when cozy winter days …

Now, I have been to a tea party a time or two in my life. I have had some in my own home when my kids were young, for small …

It’s a Sunday afternoon when the spring air is filled with perfume, and blossoms are carried by the wind–a delight. It’s the perfect day to drive with the windows down …

Sometimes it just happens; you find magic when you aren’t looking for it. And isn’t it fun when it’s food? “Our beans are vegetarian, but you would never know,” says Janet …

I recently read that the Denny’s restaurant chain is closing 150 locations. Of course, that got me thinking not only about the classic diner chain but all the others like …

Isn’t it wonderful to be surprised! I’ve driven by Harlow’s Lounge time and time again, meaning to stop by and check it out, until I finally did. And boy, am …

It’s a blustery, rainy day. Winter storms stack themselves up so tightly together that I can’t tell what’s coming and going as the wind whips around my car and splatters …

For me, eating out with friends and family is one of my fondest memories because it almost always accompanies Christmas shopping, a holiday concert, a festive parade, or driving to …

One thing I tell my kids year after year is that, at some point in their lives, they will look back on the weeks and days leading up to the …

Library Park in Lakeport has moods–you can catch it on a Friday night in July, and it’s full of happy people resting on lawn chairs and blankets, listening to live …

Nothing says comfort food more than what comes out of the oven, right? One of our family’s favorite breakfasts starts with a Betty Crocker-inspired Sour Cream Coffee Cake. With the …

What is it about happy hour that makes us so happy? Is it that we slipped away from our weekday routine earlier than usual for a treat? Or is it …

“Are you going to write about this?” my previous husband asks me. No, truly, my friend. “I don’t know. Can I write about this?” It’s an honest and fair question …

Located in Lucerne, Lucerne Euro Market and Bistro is easy to miss as you drive down the highway, watching the water glint off the waters of Clear Lake. But if …

Have you ever felt curious to try a new type of food, only to be overwhelmed by the menu? I had that experience the first time I tried Indian cuisine. …

Now I’m trying to think what is more American than a burger. The first thing that came to mind is apple pie, of course. And I gotta say, there isn’t …

There comes a time when your review is everything you hoped it would be, but the bakery is always sold out of bread every time you visit. Well, that makes …

The day feels warm, too warm for early March. That makes it the perfect day to spend exploring something new or just savoring the beauty of springtime. And if your …

When the stars align and the universe nods in agreement with our wishes, sometimes the sunshine reminds us of its will–to burn away the clouds and winter chill. It’s here …

The days light stretches out just a little longer than a few weeks before. Winter’s chill remains early in the morning and dusk despite the alluring mid-day high temperature. Every …

An unassuming winter day rolls around again. It’s not particularly sunny or raining; it is just a gray, calm day that is also, perhaps, a Wednesday. I have a business …