A Timeless Poem of Comfort and Remembrance Image Source: dailymail.co.uk Do not stand at my grave and weep is a poem written in 1932 by Mary Elizabeth Frye. Although the origin of the poem was disputed until later in her life, Mary Frye's authorship was confirmed in 1998 after research by Abigail Van Buren, a newspaper columnist. Mary Elizabeth Frye (1905-2004) was an American housewife and florist who, despite having no formal education or training...
Christina and I went to Plouf on Friday night because our friend is now an Executive Chef there. According to its website: "The trendy French seafood bistro on lively Belden Alley in the Financial District. Specializing in mussels, unique appetizers, salads, seafood dishes, and meats, we invite you to join us for a truly Parisian dining experience." The mussels were absolutely fantastic (forgot to snag a picture) and the steak (hey I did get some...
Savoring one of Arizona's best burgers in America's largest ghost town MMM The Haunted Hamburger was one of the best hamburgers I've ever had! We're having lots of fun and have had some great food if you can't tell. What started as a simple meal stop during our Arizona adventure turned into an unforgettable dining experience with both incredible flavors and fascinating history. Perched on the side of Cleopatra Hill in the historic mining town...
Sunday night Christina and I went out for dinner with some friends to Stone Brewing in Escondido, CA which is just outside of San Diego. Stone Brewing has always been my favorite brewery, so I was very excited to get the chance to go there. I got the miso salmon with bok choy and a Stone 15th Anniversary Imperial Black IPA, which may have been the best beer I've ever had (at least top 10). ...
Christina and I hiked the Pleasanton Ridge and had a great time today. We couldn't have asked for better weather, but I think we both got more sun than we intended. I spilled some iced coffee on my shirt about 25 minutes into the hike, if you're wondering what is up with that. I know who hikes with coffee? Yeah Jeremy does and that didn't work out so well for me. About 40 minutes into...
If you are ever in St. Helena, just outside of Napa, be sure and check out Dean & Deluca. The only thing I make sure and buy every time I'm there is Cock & Bull Ginger Beer. I'm pretty sure it is the most manly soda a person can drink if that is what you are going for in life (me...not so much...I just love bold tastes). I'm also a grocery geek, and this is...