by Jeff Baker | Jan 13, 2016 | Texas, Travel |
It was nice to stand outside next to a barbecue. We met temps in the 30’sand 40’s while traveling through the southwest, so the mid-50’s felt like spring break. Cousin Monte turned honey coated flank steaks as we sipped wine. He and Heather invited...
by Jeff Baker | Jan 5, 2016 | Arizona, Food, Travel |
Touring iconic western towns can really stimulate ones appetite – one that could only be satisfied by a hot dog – but not just any hot dog- when in the wild west it has to be a wild hot dog. We found just the right place in Benson (the turnoff city at I-10 that leads...
by Jeff Baker | Jan 4, 2016 | Arizona, Travel |
I’ll take World Renown Cities for $1,000, Alex. Answer: This Arizona mining town was originally called Goose Flats Question: What is Tombstone? Fresh off a caffeine buzz from a double espresso at Wyatt Earp’s Coffee House, Donna and I thought it would be fun to do a...
by Jeff Baker | Sep 16, 2015 | California, Events |
During August, Jeff and I were invited to the Annual Surf n’ Suds Beer Festival in the seaside town of Carpinteria. Located between Ventura and Santa Barbara, California. The fest took place on a hot August day. Thankfully, located next to the ocean which...
by Jeff Baker | Jul 11, 2015 | Travel, Washington |
My Dad and I met up last week at the Pike Place Market at Local Color – my favorite coffee house down there because – not only is the coffee and service great – but it’s within eye shot of the mimes, within ear shot of the musicians, and within nose...
by Jeff Baker | Jul 6, 2015 | Oregon, Restaurants |
Mount Hood is large and imposing and for those driving up, presents itself at nearly every corner. This 11,000 foot tall volcano can be distracting as it takes up more and more space in your windshield. The payoff is arriving at the historic Timberline Lodge perched...
