Monthly Archives: May 2010

Hacksaw: On Memorial Day weekend, remembering those who served

Happy Memorial Day and a big thanks to those who have served our country.   This is a nice article about remembering those heroes today. Hacksaw: On Memorial Day weekend, remembering those who served.

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The Pig

Another Merced hot spot that has always caught my eye is The Pig.  It is actually called “The BBQ Pit” but the restaurant’s main icon is the giant pig statue that greets guests and lures them in from G street, … Continue reading

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Applegate Zoo

For years I’ve been coming to Merced and driving past the Applegate Zoo.  For years  Scott has been telling me how the Applegate Zoo is terrible and showcases nothing more than a Lhasa Apso in its natural environment (i.e. a … Continue reading

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Toscana Cafe and Wine Bar

Heading downtown for the Padres game, we thumbed through our catalog of Restaurant.com gift certificates and came across one for the Toscana Cafe and Wine Bar on 5th Avenue.  It is right by the stadium so we walked on over … Continue reading

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I’m Walking for Arthritis

I guess since this is my blog, it is OK for me to let you know what I’m up to and how you can donate to a cause, right? Well … here it goes: As many of you know, I … Continue reading

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Tangy Fruit Dip

My dear friend Maren gave me the recipe for some of the most delicious fruit dip I’ve ever tasted. It goes great with berries, apples and citrus fruits.  It is easy to make and can be made in either full … Continue reading

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Ladies Night Pink Drink

A few friends and I hosted a ladies night party yesterday. To make it really girly, we concocted a pink cocktail.  It turned out to be very delicious and pretty low calorie (as far as cocktails go) too.   Recipe: … Continue reading

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The Healthier Side of Mexican Food

Who doesn’t love Mexican food? It is hands-down one of my favorite cuisines.  It tastes so good … and there is a reason for it – it is high in fat and calories. A few nights back, I met some … Continue reading

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Bike to Work, San Diego

For those of us looking to reduce our carbon footprint, the San Diego community is giving us a great opportunity tomorrow – Bike to Work Day. It is exactly what it sounds like … on this day you walk out … Continue reading

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Salty Sweet Goodness

Pardon the two consecutive Weight Watchers-related posts, but I’m high on them right now (as I always have been).  I just logged my first week (back) on the program and lost 3.2 pounds (yay). Waiting in line to weigh in, … Continue reading

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