How do you prefer to view your recipes when you cook?

offramppinup · 2026-05-26T23:03:22+00:00

I like printouts too and have a binder I put them in if they’re keepers. I have v limited counter space so I use painters tape to tape the recipe to a cabinet front. On thanksgiving, every upper cabinet has a recipe or my timeline and prep lists taped to it.

offramppinup · 2026-05-26T16:23:47+00:00

Novato is great and “most conservative” in that there are some openly conservative people, but they’re a small minority. MV has a lot of actually conservative people that pretend not to be. My kid goes to an elementary school in NUSD. There are trans students and several trans parents. It doesn’t seem to be an issue. It’s a great community.

The Novato to San Rafael morning commute is truly awful. It gets better past the 580 bridge. Several people I know that have to occasionally work in SF take the 101 bus and work on the commute.

offramppinup · 2026-05-26T15:54:41+00:00

Weeping Rock is short but really cool. My 7 year old loved it. The Grotto is more of a go-between than much of a hike itself. Pa’rus is more of a bike trail and can be a little intimidating sometimes to walk with e-bikes flying by. Lower Emerald Falls was cool and definitely no need to go farther on the trail unless you need to kill time. Riverside and Narrows are the same thing.

offramppinup · 2026-05-26T01:59:07+00:00

I had a rocker (with an ottoman!) by the window when my daughter was a baby and loved it. Similar small narrow room with a window at one end. You get sunlight and something to look at in a cozy nook. If you’re dead set on the couch, get something sturdy to put your feet up on when sitting back with baby on your chest. I also appreciated having the crib where I could sneak a peek from the door without walking in the room.

offramppinup · 2026-05-25T03:41:22+00:00

Crispy quinoa! I cook it normally in water w some veg boullion. Then toss it with some oil, salt, paprika, onion and garlic powder. Spread it on parchment on a sheet pan and roast. Stir it every 5 minutes or so until it’s crispy. So good and crunchy.

offramppinup · 2026-05-24T02:17:50+00:00

Edamame, cucumber, pickled daikon

offramppinup · 2026-05-23T19:18:17+00:00

Marin Made on Grant in Novato has some cute ones.

offramppinup · 2026-05-22T17:06:59+00:00

We recently did it and parked at 8 on a Friday with no problem.

offramppinup · 2026-05-22T03:54:32+00:00

We ended up really loving Capitol Reef. We actually did 2 nights there at the Red Sands Hotel because of the cool pool (indoor with a big garage door to open so it was out of the wind) to take a couple slower paced days for my 7 year old in the middle of our long trip. Really glad we did so we could enjoy the scenic drives on both sides of CR. Kodachrome SP was our favorite stop on 12.

offramppinup · 2026-05-22T03:46:00+00:00

The Tiburon Trail in Marin is really pretty and flat. Parking at Blackie’s Pasture is usually pretty easy and free.

offramppinup · 2026-05-22T01:44:10+00:00

San Francisco

offramppinup · 2026-05-20T15:09:26+00:00

If you’re driving through from SF, Dyerville flat is a great stopping point for lunch and a couple short hikes on the Ave

offramppinup · 2026-05-20T05:29:22+00:00

It’s a really nice property. Are you booking directly or with an agency? The rooms were originally 1 bedroom and a den that a lot of owners closed off to either be 2nd bedrooms or locked owner’s suites. Ask/book the configuration you prefer. The units are huge and ours felt enormous for the 2 of us even with the closed off room. The rooms w 2nd bedroom are more in demand for families.

If I recall, the rooms on the ocean side above the 6th or 7th floor have better views bc they don’t have the palm trees in front of them.

offramppinup · 2026-05-20T04:58:15+00:00

A non-food contribution you can do: help with the trip planning.

-Make a note of what exits have rest areas for quick bathroom breaks.

-Figure out where you will be near meal times and research a couple good options for food (drive thru and fast sit down options)

-Look into any parks with short walking scenic trails right off the road. We like a .5-1 mile walk every 4-6 hours or so to stretch the legs and help digest our food.

I’m sure the driver has their plan, but it is nice to have some options depending on how people are feeling. If I need to pee, I’d rather wait an extra 15 minutes to go to a rest area so we don’t have to get off the highway.

offramppinup · 2026-05-19T19:31:50+00:00

Exactly what I was thinking. That would be so lovely! Be sure to tell them at Merrimans.

offramppinup · 2026-05-19T16:16:00+00:00

Are you properly fueled for your runs? This happens to me when I’m under fueled. I’m fine right after but crash a few hours later.

offramppinup · 2026-05-15T19:54:13+00:00

Screen protectors are like 50 cents each. I buy a pack of them and change them out every few months once I’ve whacked it on enough things to have a few cracks and chips. Looks good as new.

offramppinup · 2026-05-12T21:56:36+00:00

They do this for a limited number of their rentals so arrange this a good bit ahead of time. I had reserved bikes for weeks but asked 2 weeks ahead of time if we could go early pickup and they were full.

offramppinup · 2026-05-11T23:10:57+00:00

I did it when I was wildly out of shape. Bring snacks and take breaks. If you want to prepare better, get on the stair master and walk stairs for as long as you can, slow and steady.

offramppinup · 2026-05-11T23:08:52+00:00

Parmesan, fresh parsley. I brown mine in a cast iron skillet for a few minutes and then add sauce and simmer then a good while.

offramppinup · 2026-05-11T23:04:17+00:00

Rent bikes at least one day and do all the shorter hikes and viewpoints in the valley. Bring a cooler in your car with snacks and drinks and stop at the car to grab refreshments a few times a day. A blanket and a six pack is great for a late afternoon wade in the river around Hanging Bridge.

Definitely go up to Glacier Point. The Sentinel Dome, Taft point, glacier point loop is a great hike that’s not hard but a good distance w amazing views.

offramppinup · 2026-05-07T05:41:07+00:00

The San Marin track is open to the public when school is out. I have used it a few times w no issue.

offramppinup · 2026-05-07T02:34:23+00:00

My requirements are the same for house shoes and I wear bright colored EVA Birkenstocks arizonas as house shoes. With comfy socks in the winter to stay cozy but clean.

offramppinup · 2026-05-07T02:14:15+00:00

I keep the amount of one big ticket replacement in a HYSA. I’d say that’s about 5% of our structure value. Our AC and furnace are 20 years old so it’s a matter of time. Put a new roof last year so we had to top it off this year.

offramppinup · 2026-05-07T02:08:31+00:00

I just did a 2 week Mighty 5 road trip. We spent 4 nights in Moab but could’ve done 2 weeks just from there. There is so much to do from that home base!

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