Category: Food

  • Living with CKD

    Living with CKD

    So, I have CKD, and have to watch what I eat. Last Sunday we went to Panda Express for lunch after church. Normally, I get “half and half ” (half fried rice and half chow mein) with two sides, but this time I only got one side and added some veggie spring rolls. I managed…

  • Chipotle Harvest Bowl

    Chipotle Harvest Bowl

    At the Veggie Grill Today I had to visit Kaiser, on the other side of town, for some routine items. The “had” is a misnomer, because I work from home, so when I get to go out with my wife on the weekends, or run my own errands, it’s a chance to get out of…

  • Travel Log

    Travel Log

    This Labor Day weekend, I went on my frequent trek to library, bookstore and lunch. As the last two were this time in a different location from my library, I mapped out the way to a different library, and it turned out to be on the way to the other two. I live in East…

  • Ginochio’s Kitchen

    Ginochio’s Kitchen

    So, we were driving south on Rt 1 in California, and made a wrong turn while seeking lunch in Bodega Bay, when my wife decided to see what might be at our waterfront dead-end. I am glad she did, as we discovered Ginochio’s Kitchen (and enjoyed the dining courtyard shared with its neighbor, Gourmet Au…

  • Writing in Cafés

    Writing in Cafés

    So, I was meeting a friend to hang out over drinks and got there a little early. He texted me he was running late. I figured I’d sit alone at the café, and do some writing. I got a delicious milk tea with black leaves, and no pearls, on ice, in a big glass mug…

  • The North Beach Festival

    The North Beach Festival

    San Fran-cisco by the Bay We went to the city today. The driving went OK, but the parking was difficult. I was tempted by the Dim Sum, and reviled by the Turkey Legs, but landed on the Sausage Sandwich with Fresh Cannoli from Tony’s Pizza Napoletana. Pictured below is their Blood Red Cannoli. The juicy…