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March 2021

Afternoon Delight

To those of you who are old enough to recognize this song title, it is not anywhere near what you think. On this particular afternoon, it was my delight to be spending it with my granddaughter, Kaitlynn – the love of my life! Off to the Tustin Marketplace – first stop, as always, was finding a place to eat. Snooze was closed so next door was Hopdoddy.

What followed was the best burger I’ve every had, served with large bucket of truffle parmesan fries. Who knew. It was our first time at Hopdaddy, but certainly not the last.

Kaitlynn spied a Dairy Queen nearby. She had never been in one so that called for a quick visit and a small cup of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard.

Now for the most important reason for our visit to the Tustin Marketplace – The Good Feet Store. It is quite an experience. We entered, and I could hear Kaitlynn’s toes crying “Help us, please help us!!”

After a thorough consultation, measuring, foot-printing, two hours and very many dollars later, two happy feet walked out the door. A very satisfying afternoon and always a pleasure and treat to spend time with my beautiful and talented granddaughter. Now all the hours she spends on her feet creating cookies as Head Baker (aka my Cookie Queen) at Dough and Arrow, will be so much easier. All those toes are now saying,”Thank you, thank you so much!”

The Other Thing – The Classic Burger at Hopdaddyis is now my favorite burger. My favorite sandwich is still the #19 at Langer’s Deli.

Harbor Day

Today was a beautiful day for me, myself and I to go for a little drive down the coast to Dana Point Harbor. I walked 2-1/2 miles around the marina according to my Fitbit, so that called for some celebration.

This would be my first restaurant visit in almost one year. Harpoon Henry’s patio was expanded and all tables were many feet apart. The hostess led me to a table that was at least 12 feet away on all sides. I felt quite safe. I have, by the way, had both my Covid vaccinations.

I don’t know if it was because I had only tasted my own cooking for months, or if it was just that good! The clam chowder was loaded with clams, and the crab cakes were barely breaded so I could really taste those tender pieces of crab. Tons of refills on my Arnold Palmer – a friendly chat with three ladies across the patio who were obviously having a very very good time.

I was pretty full but couldn’t resist the call of the ice ream shop next door. My single cone was $5.00 but the blueberry cheesecake ice cream (I thought she had given me 2 scoops) was worth it!!

The Other Thing – The wrapper on the cone totally descries my afternoon in Dana Point.

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