Off the Grid

I am currenty in San Francisco. On Mon and Tue I will be attending a marketing conference for work (I know. I live such a glamorous life). I flew out earlier to hang out with my cousin, who lives out here, and enjoy some of the city. Otherwise, what is the point of traveling to another city only to be stuck inside a hotel the entire time? I should also note that the weather is going to be perfectly awesome this weekend while I tour the city - sunny and lower 70's.

My cousin knows I have a passion for food - for eating food, that is. I am not a food critic - not in the sense of one who takes small bites, mashes it in their mouths trying to distinguish flavors, and turns their nose up if it's not made of the most exotic, random ingredients that would make most of our stomachs turn. I am just an everyday person who LOVES to eat and loves to share my opinion when I find something I've really enjoyed.

That brings me to last night. I found something I really enjoyed - the Koja burger with Korean short ribs. Here's a picture. It's one of the most inventive ways of serving up a food I've enjoyed previously in a bowl. It doesn't hurt that the ribs were some of the best Korean short ribs I've had. 

Believe it or not, I'm now off for a run along the wharf - if I can find my way there, anyway. My cousin and his girlfriend are taking me to tourist sites, as well as more of their favorite eateries, so I need to work off what I'm going to ingest later in the day. Check back for more of my adventures as I eat my way through San Fran!

Pizzeria Lola on Triple D

Just a quick shout-out to one of our favorite eateries, Pizzeria Lola. They were on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives recently and did a fantastic job. I just hope they won't be overrun with too many people. While I'm happy to share delicious food with others, I'm not willing to do so at the expense of getting a seat for myself. Congrats Lola! Click on the link below to see restaurant owner and chef, Ann Kim, wow Guy!

Pizzeria Lola on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives

Six Years

Tomorrow it will be 6 years since my mom passed away. I always thought it was an exaggeration or just a saying when I heard people say, "Not a day goes by that I don't think about him/her." I've learned that is painfully true. There has not been one single day that has gone by without me thinking about my mom. Sometimes it's just a fleeting thought. Other days it's all-consuming grief. I don't know that time heals all wounds, but it certainly grants the time to learn to cope and move on with life.

My favorite memories and images of my mom always include her smiling. So, I thought I'd share that brilliant smile with anyone who comes across this post. 

Mom - I miss you. I love you. I have been blessed to have had you as my mom.