100 Things I LIke: The Mustard Fields

I love it when the mustard is in bloom. Don't you?

I took this photo of the husband pedaling through this particular field a couple late winters ago.

For more 100 Things I Like About Living in Hollister, click on that link.

100 Things I Like: Bertuccio's Produce Stand

"We need eggs."

Lately, that means a bicycle ride to Bertuccio's Produce Stand. There, the husband and I can get a dozen of fresh eggs "donated" by local chickens.  We also like to go there for nuts and jams, all locally produced. Sometimes we find great produce bargains; for instance, once time, we got avocados for 50 cents each.  And, every now and then, they have a basket of free produce that are still good, but not good enough to be sold. Totally like that.

Bertuccio's Produce Stand is just before you reach the corner of Highway 25 (Airline Highway) and Union Road, as you're heading south on 25. That cool old truck marks the spot where you'll be turning right onto Bertuccio's driveway.

For more 100 Things I Like About Living in Hollister, click on that link.

100 Things I Like: Victoria's Deli

How much do I like Victoria's Deli?

Well, there are at least six places within a mile where I can get take-out deli stuff. But, when I get a craving for Victoria's basil pesto, I drive all the way across town and almost to the airport to Victoria's Deli. Their sandwiches are yummy-licious, too. The mama, who is a picky eater, does not pick when it comes to eating her favorite ham and turkey sandwich. Yesterday, she discovered the Boston clam chowder and the husband chowed down on a chicken pesto sandwich. We were all three happy campers.

For more 100 Things I Like About Living in Hollister, click on that link.

100 Things I Like: The Food Gatherers

It's September. It's harvest time. Give thanks! to all the workers who are out there picking and gathering the vegetables and fruits for our bellies. There is nothing easy about their jobs.

To get this photo, I leaned out the car window and snapped away as the husband drove east on Highway 156 through San Juan Valley.

For more 100 Things I Like About Living in Hollister, click on that link.

100 Things I Like: Toot! Toot!

The Union Pacific freight train rolls into Hollister.

Unless I'm running late, I don't mind getting stuck waiting for trains to rumble through. Not like it's a regular thing anyway, or the train is very long.  There's nothing like the "Hey! I'm here!" sound of a train whistle.

For more 100 Things I Like About Living in Hollister, click on that link.