The weather was so gorgeous this weekend that walking was really the only thing to do. And we walked - about seven miles over both days, although we offset it by making frequent stops to eat delicious food. We specifically picked our neighborhood because it is so walkable and it's lovely when we actually have time to take advantage of it.
We hadn't been to Beard Papa's for cream puffs in a while, so it was nice to stop in. Although I don't know if we'll be going back soon, because the next day we tried the new churro place and I'm smitten. They serve traditional churros for dipping into thick hot chocolate. They're a little skinnier than the ones we were used to in Spain, but such a great snack. And the cafe con leche was excellent. We pretended we were on vacation.
{pedicure weather}
{beard papa's}
{churros!}
{churros y chocolate}
We hadn't been to Beard Papa's for cream puffs in a while, so it was nice to stop in. Although I don't know if we'll be going back soon, because the next day we tried the new churro place and I'm smitten. They serve traditional churros for dipping into thick hot chocolate. They're a little skinnier than the ones we were used to in Spain, but such a great snack. And the cafe con leche was excellent. We pretended we were on vacation.
Those churros look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteoh, yum!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that you pretended you were on vacation while enjoying a decadent snack - that's one of my favorite ways to unwind too. And brava on all the walking - I moved to NYC specifically so I'd never have to drive again, but I find it so refreshing that you two are so good at using public transportation, and walking, in a city like LA.
ReplyDeleteoh man, a churro place? heaven
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Sounds like a lovely weekend! It's been perfect weather lately for walking. :)
ReplyDeletewhat a fun mini-vacation :) and such delicious treats!
ReplyDeleteI've never even heard of Beard Papa's but I just checked the website and there's one near me! I HAVE to go now!
ReplyDeleteGood to know! The churro place is right around the corner from me, and I keep meaning to try it.
ReplyDeleteThe thing I miss the most about living in CA is the 'walkability' of it.
ReplyDeleteOh my word! How I love churros and hot chocolate! I may or may not be drooling right now...
ReplyDeleteCream puffs? Churros y chocolate? Sounds like you hit the neighbourhood jackpot. And of course now I want a churro.
ReplyDeletemmm, churros.
ReplyDeletei love it all. from the summery polish to the churros & chocolate. mmm.
ReplyDeleteI'm visiting from my friend, Danielle's blog, and I wanted to tell you, I'm in love with your shop, and products! I'm hoping that I win the giveaway, but if not, expect a purchase... Soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to have discovered your blog as well (and another southern CA blogger!) :)
I would have appreciated our beautiful weather a bit more if I wasn't serving smoking hot, homemade pasta with braised chicken and sauce to 40 guests. We were melting! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the look of those churros. I was just talking to my parents the other day while they snacked on El Torito churros (don't ask, they have a thing for franchised Mexican food) and my mom was describing how different churros are in Argentina. Notwithstanding the fact that she was eating FAST FOOD CHURROS (how could they not be different?!) I was intrigued. I found a recipe for them in my Doña Petrona book. This might be just the inspiration I need to try it out.
oh heaven...i love churros with a spicy hot chocolate!
ReplyDelete@ Jessica - NYC is definitely way ahead of us on walking, but I think people underestimate how much they can walk in LA if they make the effort. I wish people would do it more! We share a car, and it's totally doable with a bit of careful planning (where to live and work) and a willingness to take public transit.
ReplyDelete@ Char - I've seen the pictures up on the blogs - there's some lovely stuff in there! I think it's probably all a little more complicated than what I'll want for my wedding dress, but who knows if my mind will change once I actually go hunting?
@ Jules - I can definitely see why the heat would not have been so welcome in your situation! We're also very close to the beach, so we probably didn't get quite as much honest to goodness warmth.
I still have a weird thing for franchised mexican food, so no objection here. I think of it as a different cuisine entirely, and enjoy it that way. I would be so impressed if you made churros! I'm still scared of frying anything.
Oh my gosh- why have I never heard of Beard Papa's before? And they have them in Northern California! *swoon*
ReplyDeletewhat color polish is that?!?
ReplyDeleteoooh I remember these from spain too....how amazing to start your day with such yumminess!!
ReplyDeleteWow...a place that sells churros and cafe con leche. Sounds wonderful!! I have yet to recreate the cafe con leche I had in Spain, but that one looks excellent!
ReplyDelete@ cevd - california coral! i'm loving it right now.
ReplyDeleteI'm so not a cream puff fan (sorry beard papa!), but I love that essie polish! What colour is it?
ReplyDeleteHmm churros! I've just got back from a holiday in spain visiting family and I miss the churros hehe
ReplyDeleteI really, really miss pedicure weather. I love Essie polishes.
ReplyDeleteAnd I really, really love churros. Unabashedly.
I'm going to Spain this year and I am so excited to try real churros.
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