Category Archives: Food Reviews

RECIPE: Almond Butter Banana Oat Smoothie…

Posted on February 18, 2015 by surrealist11

Recipe: Almond Butter Banana Oat Smoothie This is a great option for breakfast, lunch or dinner as a meal replacement. The combination of oats and oat bran are helpful in lowering cholesterol and it is very filling.

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Rancho Mirage: A Christmas Golf Vacation & More…

Posted on January 17, 2015 by surrealist11

We’re checking in at a full-service resort The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa (westinmissionhills.com).  Heading to the desert isn’t our norm for the Christmas holiday but since we’ve added golf to our regular activity list all bets are … Continue reading →

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Taiwan: “Cuisine, Sculptures, Culture, Views and Living Things” (Photo Essay)

Posted on December 27, 2014 by surrealist11

It’s my fourth trip to Taiwan and my dad’s second.  We’re already feeling global warming upon arrival as it’s 88 degrees Fahrenheit with humidity and its late November.  I know it wasn’t like this in 2009.  I’m being told we … Continue reading →

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“Golfing, Chowing and Facing Our Fears in Carlsbad, CA”

Posted on October 2, 2014 by surrealist11

This is our second trip to Carlsbad, CA to play “The Crossings at Carlsbad” golf course in celebration of our respective birthdays.  This time it is Elfie’s turn.  We’ll see what we can “sniff” out this go-around.

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“A Seafood Feast at the Redondo Beach Boardwalk”…

Posted on September 28, 2014 by surrealist11

It is the 19th Annual “Redondo Beach Lobster Festival” and we decided to “shine it” this year.  Two years ago we arrived the night before the festival and hit the Redondo Beach Boardwalk and had a better time with all … Continue reading →

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