Girl time is always fun! This is the time of the year when pumpkins, apple pie, cider, orchards, and jams just seem to call my name. Yesterday the name calling included Gizdich Ranch. In my past it is usually a trip that includes grandchildren and their friends. They are now grown and in different places....so I go with the adults....and we act like kids. 
Lots of kids and moms, dads, teachers, and dogs were there. I left TaZzi at home...for a change.
With the continued beautiful weather-day, we drove the richl California Central Coast (Steinbeck Country) to Castroville in search of fried artichokes.
We found the most famous one.
We ordered a mish mosh of items...including fried artichokes, quesadillas, salad, and we were deliciously satisfied.
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| Us being a little too satisfied |
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| These cute lil gals let us take their pictures w/daddy's permission |
So satisfied, we decided to go antiquing. We found a really nice store and spent a bit of time there. Long enough for Deanie to find something she couldn't live without.
A day well-spent, we giggled our way back home.
