Christmas in Oakland

We spent Christmas with my sister in Oakland this year. We cooked, hiked and even went wine tasting in Sonoma.

California:: Wine Country

If I had to pick a favorite place to be, it would have to be wine country in California. The scenery is great and the wine is fantastic. This time we visited Francis Ford Coppola Winery and Banshee Wines.

Francis Ford Coppola's Oscars

The Godfather desk at Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Lake Tahoe

Last month we visited the incredible Lake Tahoe. We stayed on the north side of the lake and enjoyed nice weather and blue skies.

California Vacation: Old Oakland Farmers' Market

When I lived in the bay area, I visited the Oakland Farmers' Market every Friday. The market was located right outside my office, so it was impossible for me to forget about it. I took my dad there to stock up on vegetables for our trip. We went a little crazy and bought some random things, but how can anyone turn down huge bunches of mint leaves for only $1? I also introduced my dad to the French guy's bakery stand. The almond croissants were even better than what I remembered.