Since I flew into San Francisco with only carry-on, I knew my shopping would be limited at the Alameda Flea Market. So I focused on a few small items I was needing for upcoming shoots and projects. I bought this bundle of air mail letters for $5.

On Friday, I flew up to San Francisco for a girls get-away. I decided to leave my camera at home so I could be "off the clock" and enjoy the time more freely. But I did snap a few shots with my cell phone. We started with a visit to the Ferry Building where I bought a petite cake pan from Miette. Now my cakes can look like theirs but probably won't taste like them. ;)

Sweet Pea Bakery is the sweets & treats vendor at Rutiz Family Farms...among other places. Kelli Smithback has a passion for baking which is quite evident in her offerings....

I wanted to share some photos of my visit to Rutiz Family Farms. They're a 30 yr old family farm located in Arroyo Grande that grows pesticide free and organically fertilized, vegetables, berries and flowers. And their farm stand is filled with gorgeous produce!

 When The Man was planning an abalone dive trip up to the northern tip of California, I knew I wanted to tag along. I'd heard that some of the beaches were covered in sea glass and had always wanted to see them. I figured while he was diving I could do some beachcombing.

Toast always seems so humble. It's never the star of restaurant menus and is usually just the wing-man for eggs and omlettes or occasionally found as a bruschetta appetizer. But I adore it. I find it to be the perfect vehicle for all kinds of delicious ingredients. No utensils needed! Over the weekend, I decided to do a Toast Bar, complete with lots of sweet & savory options. Here's a few of our favorites along with very simple recipes and some easy tips.....