The Impossible Dream of Julian Pie

This week, we took a short day-trip over to San Diego County to visit the town of Julian. We haven’t been there in ages and wanted to see if anything had changed. The last time we came, over ten years ago, we stayed to watch a wonderful theater production of The Man of La Mancha.

Other than a few price increases, the California historical landmark has stayed the same. It’s an old west town known for picking apples. They also sell apple juice, hard cider and the secret reason for our trip—yes—delicious pies.

Downtown Julian

 There are antique shops, crafts and specialty foods for sale on Main street and plenty of hiking opportunities for the entire family.

I think that's the fire-station

 We passed a few campsites on the way, noticed some wineries and after we parked the car, we took a stroll in the old Pioneer cemetery. 

Resting under a lovely oak

From what I understand, there used to be a gold mine around there, and it’s still open to visitors.

This place had some unusual antiques.

I knew if I went in there it would take hours to get me out.

 We were lucky to be able to go during the week, as I imagine it gets busy on the weekends.

My chivalrous knight in front of the pie place.

 All in all, we had a wonderful day and recommend it as a short getaway from the noise, stress and general hullabaloo of the city.

Have you been to Julian?

Bakery Rebellion

Are you on the Ketogenic diet?

The gluten free diet?

Going Vegan?

Vegetarian not Vegan. (Learn the difference or you will be embarrassed.)

Low Carb?

Mediterranean?

Low fat?

High Protein?

Atkins?

Raw Food?

South Beach?

Paleo?

Grapefruit diet?

Cabbage Soup?

Sirtfood?

Carnivore diet?

Eggs and wine diet?

Apple Cider Vinegar diet?

Cake cleanse?

Smoothie detox?

No.

No, and no.

Eating is harder to figure out then gender identity. But my new trans-

ition lenses help me see things clearer.

With over one hundred newly recognized genders this year, there will be people celebrating.

Hooray! They will probably have cake!

 

I made this delicious walnut cake last week.
Walnuts are very good for you. 😋
 Maybe I'll post a recipe soon.

Anyway, dieting is something I’m supposed to be doing. (Seriously, I replaced white bread with croissants.)😍

The more I read about the dangerous, long term consequences of dieting, the more I rebel.  

"Let me eat cake," is up there with Russian Roulette and cliff diving in Mazatlan. These are perilous times folks. I'm saying folks to be inclusive to everyone.

Husband can cut out one soda and lose twenty pounds! Just like that! Poof! He misses one meal and looks like a haggard, homeless man. 

Men. Yeah, it’s a gender thing and I’m not too keen on the way they can brag about having great metabolisms.  

Meanwhile, I’m swimming my heart out and walking our lazy pooches all over the place. Apparently, I'd have to walk to the moon and back to burn all my calories.

They should have the Exhausted but I Can't Give Up Cake Diet. It could consist of three hundred calories of anything delicious three times a day. Maybe three generous slices of chocolate cake and a few carrot sticks to equal things out? Hmm.

I didn't think so.