Friday Favorite: Pretty SF Shot

Just another gorgeous shot from San Francisco. I've lived in the Bay Area my whole life, and there are still days when I'm just taken aback by how pretty this city is. This shot was taken in an alley in North Beach--just so simple, but oh-so San Francisco.

Friday Favorite: Summer in Bloom

Some pretty flowers from the Farmer's Market! Happy Summer!

Happy Fourth of July!!

Happy Fourth of July!! Below are some photos from a recent bbq I had with some friends...there's nothing that says summer like some grilling and outdoor eating.

I hope I'll have lots of chances to cook and spend time outside with good friends this summer. Check out the spread we had! Yum!

Friday Favorite: Elephants on Parade

My fellow San Franciscans, where is this?

One of my favorite outdoor drinking spots in the city! Here's to summertime!

Friday Favorite: I'd Like S'More Please

Absolutely, one of the most beautiful birthday cakes I have ever seen. Thank you Chef Grace Nguyen for preparing this s'mores cake for a dear friend. WOW!

In case you're curious, it was a graham cracker cake, with a chocolate ganache, and marshmallow topping. So good! Thank you Grace!

Friday Favorite: The Gateway Meat

Saw this on the street a few months ago--hilarious! In case you can't read it, it says "BACON: The Gateway Meat". What does that even mean?

An Anniversary

Today would have been my mom and dad's 35th anniversary. Here's to my mom and dad...two people that have influenced me in so many ways.

I'm dedicating one of the most romantic and beautiful images I have ever seen to them:

This is completely made out of chocolate--such a masterpiece! The creation of French chocolate maker and artist Mark, friend to San Francisco's extraordinary Michael Recchiuti.

Friday Favorite: Crab, Oysters, Tacos Oh My!

On a recent Sunday drive home from Sonoma Country, my friends and I decided to make a pit stop in Tomales Bay for some Oysters.

We ended up at the Marshall Store.

It was the PERFECT casual spot for us. We splurged on steamed crab, fresh oysters, BBQ'ed oysters, oysters Rockefeller, and even fish tacos! YUM!

You can't beat all of that food, a few cold beers, amazing friends, and this view! Hope to make a return trip up there very soon!

Almost Summer Farmer's Market Bounty

Some of my favorite pics from my Saturday trip to the Farmer's Market! I love that all of my favorite summer fruits and vegetables are coming into season!

And check out these beautiful bouquets of flowers I saw, how beautiful!

Friday Favorite: Little Apron

So adorable! Hanging at one of my new favorite spots in the city, Mr. & Mrs. Miscellaneous ice cream shop in Dog Patch!

I can just picture Ian and Anabelle's little daughter running around the store one day sporting this adorable apron.