early season berry picking in Placerville, closed for season 7/1 in 2008:

American River Cherry Co.

Sunset article about picking

Impossible acres u-pick in Davis with lots of different crops

Patrick's Berry Farm I think this is the place we took the boys in 2007. Gorgeous view and shady picnic area.

Teas recommended by Mighty Girl

places to eat ice cream in Paris

Spread: yummy restaurant in San Diego

Wednesday Chef's places to eat in LA

David Lebovitz on where to eat confit de canard in Paris.

Smitten Kitchen recommends places to eat in New York. especially donuts!

WHERE TO ENJOY BANANA-CREAM PIE IN LOS ANGELES

Urth Caffé: 8565 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, (310) 659-0628. Individual pies, with thick crust and light cream, in a trendy spot where you might see Kate Hudson or a guy with spikes in his head.

Clementine: 1751 Ensley Avenue, Los Angeles, (310) 552-1080. The last word on graham-cracker crust, in a European-style lunch spot.

Jar: 8225 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, (323) 655-6566. Bring your expense account and your appetite.

Bandera: 11700 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, (310) 477-3524. A chain restaurant, but the pie passes muster and incorporates walnuts.

House of Pies: 1869 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, (323) 666-9961. An institution, where the pies have bananas in every bite.

Pie ’n Burger: 913 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, (626) 795-1123. Their version with meringue is sui generis; expect a wait on weekends.

St. Orres - Hotel and restaurant in Gualala, recommended by Beth

Pim catalogues her favorite "cheap" places to eat in Paris.

Shiro's Sushi - sit at the bar and tell them you will eat whatever they give you, in Seattle

Baguette Box - best fries in the world in Seattle

La Ardosa - one of the oldest tapas bars in Madrid and beautiful

Navarre - wine bar/restaurant in Portland, recommended by Eggbeater.

Zankoo - Armenian fast food place in Los Angeles, get the garlic chicken.