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This cucumber melon smoothie is just lightly sweet and has a definitive cucumber flavor that is so refreshing it reminds me of something you’d get at a spa! The inspiration came from my cucumber melon scented soaps and lotions. But I don’t think I’ve actually made anything flavored cucumber melon until now! After minor dental surgery (no fun) I had to only eat soft foods for two weeks

Spending a week in the Bordeaux region over the summer was a dream trip come true for me — exploring history, driving through vineyards, and (of course) tasting wine. Since then, one of the questions I’m most often asked is, “what recommendations do you have on where to stay in Bordeaux?”  I’ve got quite a few, actually! My trip was a whirlwind, staying in different parts of the region throughout a week-long visit

Preheat oven to 350 F. Use two 9 inch cake pans or one 9×13 pan

The Golden Gate Bridge is such an icon, it just beckons you to walk closer and closer to it no matter where you are in the city, and before you know it you’ve walked 10 miles for a better picture. This is actually on the other side of the bridge, opposite the city, and will give you a different perspective of the icon with panoramic views of both Golden Gate & San Francisco. It will take you right to the edge of the bridge where you can walk the short paths around the historic artillery batteries, see both sides of the bridge, and even walk up on the bridge if you’re feeling brave! – If you’re short on time, but want to experience California wine country during your visit to San Francisco, Livermore Valley is accessible by BART (San Francisco’s Public Transportation).