Weekend discoveries

One thing I love about the city is being able to simply wake up and explore.  Whether it’s Noe Valley, the Ferry Building, or an entirely new location, I’m sure to discover something I’ve never seen before.  Here are just a couple shots of my recent excursions. 

Although any trip to the Ferry Building is met with wonderful sights, smells, and tastes, my favorite times to visit are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings when the Farmer's Market is open.  Not only am I greeted by the wonderful goodies from shops within, I also have the opportunity to savor small tastes of juicy citrus and purchase fresh, organic and locally grown produce right outside in the fresh air. 

  

I love how something as stereotypically unpleasant as a MUNI station in San Francisco can wind up looking beautifully modern. 

Sunday sightings

Yesterday morning, it being a strangely bright and sunny day, I decided it was time for me to make a visit to the Ferry Building.  Here are some of the delicious morsels I came across.  

Ah, the joy of eating a macaron from Miette pastry shop.  A little bundle of love, my Rose Geranium macaron was soft and chewy as I took the first bite.  Next on my list to try are their Grapefruit and Chocolate-Orange macarons along with a bundle of dainty Lavender Shortbread cookies. 

Next stop was Stonehouse Olive Oil.  I have always loved olive oil.  Especially when paired with herbs, sweet balsamic vinegar, salt, and a crusty piece of bread, I will, no doubt, gobble it up.  When the opportunity arose for me to taste various flavors of olive oil, I was delighted.  My favorites were the lightly flavored citrus varieties including Blood Orange,  Persian Lime and Lisbon Lemon.  

Here are just a few more delicious sights from the Ferry Building that I didn't indulge in, but wanted to.  

The Boccalone Salumeria, known for its “tasty salted pig parts”

Just a few of the beautiful mushrooms from Far West Fungi

 Hope you enjoyed this past weekend as much as I did...