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A gourmet feast in Loreto

Guest post by Pat Reardon. Several years ago during a wine tasting tour of Tuscany and Umbria we bought an incredible bottle of Amarone. We...

Watching friends fall in love with their homes

Guest post by Jane Lurie. End of week one (and 1/2) in Loreto This was an especially full week in Loreto. So many SF Bay Area...
Opera San Jose: The Marriage of Figaro

Review: Opera San Jose ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ well done and enjoyable, plus a future star discovery!

First, some quotes about jealousy: "Jealousy in romance is like salt in food.  A little can enhance the savor, but too much can spoil the...

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in Loreto, Baja California Sur

Guest post by Jane Lurie. I love food. I love eating food prepared by the many culinary wonders who I am fortunate to call friends....

SF Symphony January 27, 2010 – Mozart and Stravinsky

For Mozart's birthday the SF Symphony featured Michael Tilson Thomas, the symphony's music director, playing and conducting Mozart's Piano Concerto Number 23 in A...

Shel Silverstein Lights up the Dragon Theatre

Guest post by Pat Reardon. “Listen to the mustn’ts, child. Listen to the don’ts. Listen to the shouldn’ts, the impossibles, the won’ts. Listen to the...

A hike through the Oasis in Loreto, Baja

Guest post by Jane Lurie. In the years following our purchase of our home in Loreto Bay, in May, 2005, we attended many HomeOwners' Gatherings....

Under the Baja Sun: January comes to an end

The custom lots appear to have a lot of work going on for most.

‘Daddy Long Legs’ warms the heart

Guest post by Pat Reardon. Jean Webster’s charming 1912 novel Daddy Long Legs is the inspiration for TheatreWorks newest production. This delightful world premiere romantic...

Another week in the Sun, Sand and Wind

It's difficult to believe I've been in Loreto for a month already. Its not so difficult for Tanni as she has to go...