Lettuce Farm Near The Salton Sea Doesn’t that lettuce look delicious? It was! I had the pleasure of visiting Lawrence Cox Ranches in Brawley, California – near the Salton Sea in the Imperial Valley. They grow lettuce, onions, watermelon and other ground crops that make their way to grocery stores and restaurants throughout the country. […]
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Al Dente Trattoria Toscana & Bar – Palm Springs, California
Pasta Restaurant on Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs is an easy drive from Los Angeles or Orange County. When I was a child, I vacationed there with my family. As a young adult, I enjoyed the dessert nightlife. Now that I’m a parent, I have taken trips to Palm Springs with my kids and on […]
Castillos Mexican Restaurant – Mariposa, California
Scenic Highway 140 runs from the 99 east into Yosemite National Park. Along the way, it goes right through the middle of the quaint town of Mariposa. There are shops, restaurants and bed and breakfasts. It’s a great place to stretch your legs, wander around and, as it turns out, enjoy Mexican food. Living in […]
Cafe at The Bug – Midpines, California
Cafe at The Bug is the family style restaurant at the Yosemite Bug Rustic Resort. It’s open to the public and guests of the resort and spa that has rental cabins and hostel dormitories. It’s located in beautiful Midpines, California, which is near the gate to Yosemite. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and […]
Ranch House Coffee Shop – Lebec, California
As a lifelong Southern California resident, I have driven up and over the grapevine many times. Typically, it’s time for a food and restroom stop around Gorman or Lebec just before hitting the long desolate stretch of road on the way north or just before hitting the traffic of Los Angeles on the way home. Usually, […]