Carp Dart

 

This side nook was a pleasant enough place to enjoy a capp and cookie.

Third Window

Third Window Brewing Co. in Carpinteria, first time. The smoked mushroom and grilled halloumi sandwich was memorable.

Mount Hood

 

Mount Hood, the highest point in Oregon, the way it looked in 1991.

cholesterol cookbook

My late aunt's old cholesterol cookbook. Published in 1961 so it's beat up and possibly out of date. But it does photograph well so here it is...

Clover details

My cappuccino was very distinctive - I have no idea why, but it was delicious. There was also an interesting matcha cookie. Not sure what Mrs. had. Believe it or not the final and 200th crossword puzzle, over five years in the making - was completed here.

Clover Coffee

After lunch at Moons Thai, we strolled down to the newly-opened Clover Coffee & Boba (operated by the same people). I must say it's an absolutely gorgeous space - clean, comfortable and well-lit with full-length wraparound windows, plus a well-designed patio along the side of the building. A great addition the Ventura coffee situation!

wild fennel

Somewhere we dined recently served something with fennel. Here it is growing in its wild state, on the fringes of the botanical garden. Wish I could remember where we ate it!