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We had a nice stay at Hyatt Carmel Highlands. It’s not our favorite property, but we absolutely loved the restaurant: Pacific’s Edge Read more...
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This is the go-to-place for South Bay area to buy/rent their outdoor gear. They even feature the ski/snowboard bus that takes you to the slopes and back, same-day. All-in-one, full service, outdoor recreation spot here in the South Bay area. Read my Sports Basement Rental Guide Read more...
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During childhood visits to Taiwan, I recall warm rolls of rice, stuffed with shredded pork, preserved vegetables and hard boiled eggs. They were conveniently rolled up within an outer layer of rice. These are called fan tuan. This was always paired with a cup of lightly sweetened soybean drink (dou jiang). Back in California, fortunate as we were to have Read more...
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Many years ago, a good friend of mine introduced me to Genevieve Santos’ work and I fell in love ever since. I can’t believe it took me this long to add her shop to my website, but here it is! I’ve gotten custom art from her, as well regularly purchasing birthday and thank you cards. I love the whimsical and Read more...
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I discovered this maker from the Summer 2022 SJMade event in DTSJ and have been smitten with her work ever since. We’ve purchased several of her artistic map pieces for ourselves and as tasteful gifts. Love them! Read more...
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This is another favorite confectionery shop and patisserie of mine in Los Gatos that specializes in bonbons. I also enjoyed their fresh made marshmallows, which is just miles apart from the average store-bought marshmallows if you have never tried. Read more...
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Ever since my former favorite confectionery shop closed (Teuscher in Stanford Shopping Ctr), I had to find a new place. I highly recommend Royce’ Chocolates, Nama chocolate line, for fine and delicate chocolates. You can find their booth in Valley Fair Mall as well as Mitsuwa Marketplaces. Read more...
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If you’ve read my articles, you’ll know that we use bar soaps in our household. So I was really delighted to find this soap maker at the Fall 2022 SJMade faire. I haven’t gotten around to using this vendor’s soap yet, but I will definitely update here with thoughts when I do. In the meantime, adding this listing here so Read more...
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We bought an adorable crocheted octopus plush from this vendor from the 2022 Fall SJMade faire. Love their creations and love that it’s two sisters working hard to run their little boutique. Adorable! Read more...
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We came across this cute vendor in the 2022 Fall SJMade faire and really loved their creations. I am pleased to see that they have a brick n mortar shop locally. Listing them here so I remember to go shop there next I am in the area. Their products are hand-drawn maps of various locals that you can buy as Read more...
