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Davis Sunrise

Here are a few scenes from my pre-work ride this morning …

Davis Sunrise

Davis Sunrise

Have a GREAT day!

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Saturday morning was far too windy to ride, so I headed off to the local Farmers’ Market. I met up with a girlfriend and we perused, shopped, chatted with vendors, had coffee, and sampled. My favorite sample of the day was the Meyer lemon jelly at the  Glashoff Farms’ table. Tart. Sweet. Lemony. This jelly would make a perfect glaze for a fresh fruit tart, or brushed onto cake layers before finishing. I bought the big jar. Check out their website:  http://suisunberry.com/index.htm

We tried the pour over coffee. I thought it was too weak; my friend thought it was too strong. It was a Goldilocks moment. To be fair, I am mostly an espresso drinker, so very few regular coffees will be strong enough for me.

I learned that Davis has its very own currency, “Davis dollars.”

Davis Dollars

Davis Dollars

Davis Dollars

How it works is that you buy the “Davis Dollars” and they can only be used in Davis. The thought is that it will encourage local spending and build a sense of community. For more information, check it out:  http://davisdollars.org/

Time to get back to business … so many incredible, beautiful produce finds at the Davis Farmers’ Market!

Assorted Vegetables

Fresh, sweet, juicy peaches

Royal Anne Cherries

Sweet red cherries

Berries!

Sweet, fragrant strawberries

Succulent blackberries

Flowers

We went to Crepeville for breakfast (http://www.crepeville.com/). My friends each got a Benedict-type dish, and I got fresh fruit and a side of potatoes. As always, it was wonderful. I don’t go out for breakfast very often, but I do enjoy Crepeville’s breakfasts.

Breakfast at Crepeville

Breakfast at Crepeville

The "side" of potatoes ... $2.95 and enough to feed a family of four!

Fresh fruit, cut to order, $4.95 and completely worth it!

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We’ve enjoyed lovely skies lately in Davis. Last night’s sunset was spectacular, leaving me longing to go to the coast and watch the sunset into the ocean while soaking in a hot tub with a refreshing beverage.

Sunset, June 4, 2012

Moonset, June 5, 2012

This morning was another beautiful June morning for a ride, complete with a moonset.

I’ve got lots to do today, so it’s time to head off to work, work, work. 

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Look who struck a pose for me this morning …  

Dragonfly

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I had the pleasure of seeing a very dear old friend today. We had a very nice visit, lunch, and a walk. I got to hear some stories from one of the best storytellers I have ever known in my life.

We had lunch in Rocklin at Primo Pizza (http://www.primopizzarocklin.com/). We shared some soup and pizza.

Tomato Basil Soup

Pesto Pizza with Chicken, Red Onions, and lots of cheese!

Everything was served hot and fresh. The pizza had clearly come straight from the oven to our table. The portions were generous – we did not even come close to finishing any of it. I was quite happy to leave with leftovers.

Later we took a walk, then stopped to watch a few moments of a Memorial Day celebration downtown.

Lovely day for a walk ...

My friend had to work today, so I headed home mid-afternoon. On my way home, I encountered a homeless veteran at a traffic light in Woodland. His sign simply said, “Hungry Veteran.” I offered him my leftover pizza. I think he was as grateful for that pizza as I was with the time spent with a very dear friend today. He beamed a partially toothed smile and said, “God Bless You, Baby Girl!”

Happy Memorial Day!

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On the UC Davis Arboretum, near the Geology Buidling