North Carolina is known for its wonderful pork BBQ. I went to University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and must say it is my favorite style of BBO. What makes it so special is the sauce. There are actually several types of North Carolina BBQ Sauces. This is a recipe for my favorite North Carolina BBQ Vinegar…
Sloppy Joes are an American classic. They are an easy to cook weeknight meal. While I love the original, Fun Diego Family tends to crave savory food. This is my recipe for Savory Sloppy Joes. These Savory Sloppy Joes can be done either in a pressure cooker or on the skillet. I feel the pressure…
Hodad’s in Ocean Beach is arguably the most famous hamburger joint in San Diego. It has an international reputation since being featured as one of Guy Fieri’s favorite places on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. However, Hodad’s has been around since 1969. Personally I have been going since 1992 so I feel confident with my review…
Fun Diego Family are big fans of Ted Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. Not only do we read his books, we have built a collection of his artwork. The week I moved to La Jolla in September 1991, Dr. Seuss passed away. This was one I first found out that Dr. Seuss was a…
La Jolla is a village within the city of San Diego noted for its wonderful views. There are plenty of beachside hikes which we have done, such as our downtown La Jolla loop. A completely different perspective can be gained by taking a walk through the relatively unknown La Jolla Heights Open Space Preserve. Our…
Fun Diego Family is on a search for the best Philadelphia Cheesesteak in the San Diego area. Alex’s Brown Bag is a place we have been going to for years. Along with Philly Franks and Philadelphia Sandwich company, Alex’s Brown Bag, now in Pacific Beach is definitely a major long running contender. This is my…
Big Bear Lake is the premiere mountain playground in Southern California. In the winter it is hopefully covered with snow and people head to ski resorts Snow Summit and Big Bear Mountain. The rest of the year is a great time for not only lake-based activities but also hiking and mountain biking. This is our…
The hike up Pine Knot Trail to Grand View Point probably provides the most epic views in the San Bernardino mountain range. Starting from Big Bear Lake, this climbs about 1,000 feet to Grand View Point which overlooks a valley and the highest mountains in Southern California. Roundtrip it is a little over 7 miles,…
Among the many hikes in the Big Bear Lake area, Cougar Crest Trail provides great views of the area. While Cougar Crest Trail has a significant uphill climb, it is done over a steady pace. This is a fairly moderate hike that can be done with older children. Cougar Crest Trail starts in Fawnskin, across…
Castle Rock Trail is probably many people’s favorite hike in Big Bear Lake. It is a short, mile and a half round trip with great views. However, the big attraction of this hike is the large boulders. This is our pictorial guide to hiking Castle Rock Trail. The hardest part of the Castle Rock Trail…