Monthly Archives: September 2014

Not my Grandmother’s Honey Cake

Posted on September 23, 2014 by lisakwinkler

The mixed aromas of honey, strong coffee, whiskey, orange juice and cinnamon are wafting through the house. I’m making honey cake in preparation for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year that begins tomorrow at sunset. Honey cake and dipping apples … Continue reading →

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California Cycling

Posted on September 15, 2014 by lisakwinkler

We spent five days cycling through Napa and Sonoma counties, taking in the vast panoramas of California, from hot desert climbs to cool coastal descents.

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Conquering Fear: The Golden Gate Bridge

Posted on September 7, 2014 by lisakwinkler

We’re in San Francisco for a few days visiting our daughter before a 5 day bike trip touring Napa and Sonoma wine country. My husband assembled our Ritchey bikes—called breakaways—that come apart and load into such huge boxes that people … Continue reading →

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