In 2020 we took the plunge and purchased an inflatable paddle board. The paddle board comes with a manual pump. However, in my opinion upgrading to an electric air pump is essential. An electric air pump connects to the 12-volt car adaptor socket. In my younger days this was called the cigarette lighter, now it…
Paddle boarding is a great water activity for all ages and skill levels. For years we resisted buying a paddle board because they take up a lot of space. However, after much research and testing we became convinced that an inflatable paddle board is the way to go. This is an overview of our inflatable…
Texas Toast is one of my favorite side dishes with barbecue. Many restaurants in San Diego serve it as a side dish. I wanted to learn how to make Texas Toast on my own. Go To Recipe It turns out Texas Toast is simple to make. It is just thick bread slices that are coated…
This summer I am learning to cook on out outdoor grill. I wanted to make barbecue chicken with a sauce so I learned how to make this Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce. This is a tangy barbecue sauce that features Dr Pepper This Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce comes from the book BBQ USA. I am…
This summer I am learning how to cook on our outdoor gas grill. This is my recipe for barbecued chicken. Go To Recipe My favorite restaurant in San Diego is Phil’s BBQ. I have tried many of their items but when I was a kid I would always get the chick-less tickler. This is chicken…
Cabrillo National Monument is located at the tip of Point Loma where the Pacific Ocean meets San Diego Bay. It is best known as the point where the Spanish first landed in California in 1542. Bayside Trail is a scenic walk that is the prime hiking opportunity in the area. Starting Point: Cabrillo National Monument,…
The first European explorers to reach San Diego landed at the tip of Point Loma in 1542. Cabrillo National Monument marks where Europe first discovered the expansive west coast of the United States. Cabrillo National Monument is worth a visit not only for its history but its incredible landscape and sweeping views of the San…
Sycamore Canyon County Preserve is 2,272 acre open space park operated by San Diego County. There are many hiking opportunities in the area, but a highlight is the short hike to the 325-acre Goodan Ranch. Starting Point: Goodan Ranch Staging Area, 16281 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Poway, CA 92064 Length: 2.5 miles Elevation: 200 foot gain…
Compared with glasses, contact lenses can be expensive. However, pricing varies greatly. With online competition it really pays to do comparison shopping. This is a look at pricing across several web sites for my personal contact lens order at the end of May 2020. My brand of contact lens is Air Optix Night and Day…
Goulash is a classic Eastern European dish. In my travels to Europe I have realized that different regions have their own unique take on goulash. This is a take on a Austrian potato goulash that can be vegetarian or cooked with sausage to make a hearty stew. Go To Recipe My favorite goulash going back…