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    Travel and Camping

    With a family of five, it isn't always that easy or economical to travel a lot. We do love road trips and camping. Here are a few of our trips, some hidden gems in San Diego and some of our favorite places to go camping!

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    Trona Gemorama: Crystal Hunting in Searles Lake

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    Things to Do in Napa with Kids

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    Idaho Potato Harvest Tour

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    California Farms and the Water Crisis

    Chef at Knotts Berry Farms carving meat

    Theme Park Eats: What to Eat at Knott’s Berry Farms

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    A Lost Treasure in San Diego: The Leo Carillo Ranch

    Picking oranges in Valley Center, California

    Our Visit To An Orange Grove

    Tioga Pass, Yosemite Valley

    Yosemite, Tioga Pass and The Best Gas Station Food… EVER!

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    Yosemite Travel Tips

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    A trip back in time… Gold Rush Country | Croissant Bread Pudding

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    Boudin Sourdough Factory

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    Hi, I’m Laura! I’m a mom of 3, certified professional cook and cookbook author living in San Diego sharing 500+ recipes from all over the world, including Persian recipes. Whether I'm cooking over a campfire or in my kitchen, I try to eat seasonally and cook with whole foods. More about me…

    latest cookbook:

    The Camp & Cabin Cookbook: 100 Recipes to Prepare Wherever You Go by Laura Bashar of FamilySpice.com

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      30 Leftover Pulled Pork Recipes
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      Oven Dried Lemon Slices
    • Over head shot of a plate full of Persian Chicken Kabob (Joojeh Kabob or Kabob-eh Morgh) with basmati rice
      Persian Chicken Kebab (Joojeh Kabab)
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      Homemade Grape Jam – No Pectin

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    March 2023 Woman's Day Magazine
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