Mix Sweet Shop | Ashland, OR

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There are few things I love more than a good bakery. Bakeries make me happy -- a trip to a bakery normally includes a sweet treat, which always brightens my day, plus most bakeries have happy interiors that make the world feel right again. Mix Sweet Shop in Ashland, Oregon provides both. 

Not only do they have delectable pastries but they also have incredible gelato/ice cream (Mr. H's favorite food group) and coffee (my "love language" is coffee), so clearly we were sold on Mix the first time we went. A forewarning if you want somewhere to sit and relax, this small shop probably isn't your place. That doesn't bother us because when in Ashland we like to take our treats to-go and peruse the shops along Main Street or stroll through the park. Walking around Ashland with a Mix goody in hand and Mr. H by my side is at the top of my list! Mmmhhh, I'm craving a pastry and coffee now. 

-mrs.h

Good Morning Denver!

After a recent visit to Denver, I'm reminded why it's one of my favorite cities. It's not the colorful locals, the beautiful mountains, or even the amazing neighborhoods, but I think it's because I find it almost impossible to wake up on the wrong side of the bed in Denver. The Mile High City has some of my favorite breakfast spots. You can't start a day off on the wrong foot if you head straight to Snooze or The Wooden Spoon. 

"if you're going to San Francisco..."

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The Mama's and the Papa's advised those going to San Fran to wear flowers in their hair. Here at the mr.&mrs.h guide, we advise you to add another item to your list when heading to the City by the Bay... make a stop by Tartine Bakery.

Yesterday was my (mrs. h) birthday. I would give anything for the days when we lived in NorCal and would celebrate my b'day in SF. I made sure that we went to Tartine for breakfast to get a morning bun - my favorite. And, we'd usually make another stop that afternoon for a loaf of fresh baked bread--that is if we made it in time. The line starts before 4:30 p.m. (approximately the time when the loaves come out of the oven) if you don't get in line in time you'll miss your chance to taste the heavenly treat of Tartine's bread... plus what could be more perfect than enjoying bread in the city where sourdough became famous? (They have great lunch items too - salad/sandwiches, etc - if you're in the Mission District around lunchtime.)

So, if you're going to San Francisco be sure to stop by Tartine with some flowers in your hair.

-mrs.h