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Anna lives in Mill Valley California and enjoys writing about her food and travel adventures in and out of Marin County.

Latest Blog Posts

  • Nouveau Tarte on Nov 20, 2009 in French Larkspur

    It was a warm and beautiful day in Larkspur, and the perfect parking spot appeared! So I found myself visiting an old favorite, the Left Bank at the Blue Rock.The interior is still warm and inviting, and I was sitting next to the fireplace with a go...

  • Matches the memories on Nov 19, 2009 in San Francisco Fusion

    I had a special reason to meet my friends Michael and Karen at Crustacean in San Francisco the other day. It was Michael's birthday! The request was to recommend a French/Vietnamese restaurant that was special. I remembered a number of happy meals...

  • Pleasant Agave Fiber Drink on Nov 18, 2009 in Product

    I noticed "Viv Agave" Organic Blue Agave Inulin at Whole Foods a couple weeks ago and thought it was worth a whirl. It looked unusual to me. It's just a light, white powder with a soft sweetness and hint of vanilla. So far, after adding it to water...

  • USDA: More Americans going hungry on Nov 17, 2009

    With Thanksgiving just around the corner, these numbers are saddening. The Marin Food Bank has a list of ways you can help.

  • Tried and true on Nov 16, 2009 in Mill Valley Marin Breakfasts American breakfast

    Dad and I went to The Dipsea Cafe in Mill Valley for breakfast a few days ago. The Dipsea provides a reliably solid breakfast, with lots of choice and well-executed, interesting specials. The service is friendly without keeping you from your friends...

  • New Japanese place in San Rafael on Nov 15, 2009 in San Rafael Japanese

    Dad and I went out for lunch to check out the new I Love Sushi in San Rafael. The owners of the previous place there, Jason's Burger Joint, decided to recreate the spot into a sushi oasis. They've nicely redone the interior with Japanese theme.The m...

  • The real deal on Nov 14, 2009 in Hoxie kansas

    I had lunch in Hoxie, KS at Trish's Steakhouse & Lounge earlier this week and took some photos. This place seemed to be a hangout for local farmers where there was free internet connection and a social place. It was fun to listen to the farmer...