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Starting to feel like home

Bill and I moved from Reno, Nevada to Ventura, California about 5 years ago.

We left a very close-knit group of friends that we had cultivated after many years of living there and that centered around cycling.  We loved our friends and the community but eventually we ended up hating the snow and really wanted a change.

We chose heaven Ventura.

We love the weather, the outdoor options, our jobs, and the location.

And finally we feel as if we have started to make good friends like we had in Reno.  It takes a while when you get older ;)

Yesterday we got to join our cycling friends for a fun cycling themed afternoon.

What could be better than italian food, italian wine, italian bikes and friends?

The food:

The wine:

Bikes!

of all kinds……I think Bill was smitten with this one in particular:

And of course…….friends.

We have to say we finally feel like Ventura is home :)

And the icing on the cake?  We got to walk to and from the bike shop!  That makes it even better.

The farmer and the cook

Last night Bill and I joined forces with my sis and her hubs for dinner at The Farmer and the Cook.

I was excited!

The farmer and the cook is a quaint market/restaurant in Meiners Oaks right outside of Ojai, California.  I have been here for quick salads and such but never got the chance to dine for dinner.

We sat outside.

 

Everything is vegetarian and can be made vegan if you wish.

We started with a few drinks our waitress recommended.

Gloria was great!

We ordered quite a few things to try as well because everything looked and sounded amazing.

Favorites of the night?

  • Vegan Kale Caesar Salad
  • Vegan BBQ Tempeh Pizza
  • Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Cake

This place was a winner all around.

  • Tasty and Healthy Food.
  • Helpful and Patient Service
  • Great Atmosphere.

We will definitely be back :)

Enjoy your Sunday!