A delicious low cost steak meal Cooking steak at home can be a daunting task. How do you avoid ruining a beautiful piece of meat by overcooking it? This has always been a problem for the amateur home chef. In a restaurant if a piece of meat is over (or under) cooked you simply…
The cliffs of San Diego overlooking the Pacific are really a sight that needs to be seen. This is one of the great freebies of living in/visiting Southern California. Overall it is a really easy sight taken for granted (or ignored) by residents but we bet many visitors miss it completely. The reality is this…
San Diego has about 70 miles of beaches and thousands of miles of hiking trails. One hike that we do infrequently is what we refer to as “The Naked Trail.” This is something we do NOT do with the kids because: 1) it is fairly strenuous and 2) along the way you are likely to…
San Diego is made for hiking and repeat visitors are always asking for new scenic hikes. However, the one hike that is always first on the list for its spectacular views is Torrey Pines State Reserve. This park has many trails and we have several hikes we do which range from 2 to 8 miles….
Jigsaw puzzles have always been a great bad weather activity for the entire family. In San Diego we don’t get too many rainy days and cold nights so we generally need another excuse for building a puzzle. Fortunately our family has found that a jigsaw puzzle can also make a great, low cost piece of…