Patricia, Author at Those Someday Goals

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Avila Beach California Travel

Pretty Pictures of Avila Beach, California

I wanted to wrap up coverage of our latest trip to Avila Beach, California with some lovely photos of the sand, the pier, and the…

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Food and Drink

Testing a Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe

Patricia April 13, 2022 Baking Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe Dessert Easter Dessert Food and Drink Food and Wine Loaf

I’ve always wanted to try a chocolate pound cake recipe because a) chocolate and b) it’s delicious when it is simple or has loads of…

Views of the pier at breakfast at Joe Mommas Coffee Rooftop Sundeck Cafe Inn at Avila Beach Those Someday Goals

Avila Beach California Food and Drink Travel

Our Favorite Avila Beach Cafe: Joe Mommas Coffee

Patricia April 11, 2022 Avila Beach California Food and Drink Joe Mommas Coffee Road Trips Travel

We loved Joe Mommas Coffee when we last visited Avila Beach, so when we found out that the cafe had moved onto the rooftop deck…

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Avila Beach California Travel

A Return to the Inn at Avila Beach

Patricia April 6, 2022 Avila Beach California Central Coast Hotels Road Trips Travel

We loved stumbling upon the Inn at Avila Beach back in 2015. We had been looking for a hotel with fantastic ocean views that allowed…

Food and Drink

Simple Honey Cake Recipe

Patricia April 4, 2022 Baking easy recipes Food and Drink Food and Wine Honey Cake

This week, I decided to try my hand at a simple honey cake recipe. Honey cake (or “butter cake” as it is sometimes known) has…

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Avila Beach California Travel

Hiking Pirates Cove Beach Trail in Avila Beach

Patricia March 30, 2022 Avila Beach California road trips Central Coast hiking

Avila Beach is hiding a gorgeous, moderately challenging hike that winds through wildflowers and runs along the ocean. It runs through a stunning sea cave…

Food and Drink

Easy Meatloaf Recipe

Patricia March 28, 2022 Food and Drink Meatloaf Recipe Recipes Winter Recipes

Andy’s easy meatloaf recipe is the perfect answer to lunch menu woes when the rain comes in and the temperatures drop here in Los Angeles.…

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Avila Beach Food and Drink Travel

Looking for a Tempting Happy Hour in Avila Beach?

Patricia March 25, 2022 Avila Beach California road trips Food and Drink Food and Wine Happy Hour Wine Bar

We recently returned to Avila Beach, California, for a quick getaway for my birthday. We were there once before in 2015 and remembered the picturesque…

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Food and Drink

Homemade Pita Bread Recipe (Oven and Pizza Oven)

Patricia March 22, 2022 Baking Food and Drink Food and Wine homemade pita bread recipe pizza oven

There are few breads we love more than homemade pita bread, and when Hasiba, an LA treasure, released a homemade pita bread recipe to make…

Container Gardening

Growing Broccoli in Containers

Patricia March 16, 2022 container gardening Container Gardens Growing Broccoli in Containers Raised Beds

Encouraged by my success with growing sugar snap peas and tomatoes in our outdoor raised bed garden, I set my goals for growing broccoli in…