Author Archive: Brandilyn Mitchell
Bring on the rain, and a bottle of Wonky & Wry's Honey Braggot Ale.
Loves to roast marshmallows over a fire.
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Pageo Lavender Farm, 11573 Golf Road, Turlock 209-262-0131Drink unique cocktails in a gorgeous atmosphere: flowers, twinkle lights, and inside and outside seating. Special Valentine’s dinner tickets available from 5:30pm to 9pm. $68 includes an appetizer, dinner, cocktail, dessert, and a lavender sachet. For limited tickets, you must call to RSVP. The Terrace, 521 1/2, […]
BrewView: Brethren Brewing: Manteca Welcomes First Brewery Downtown
BrewView: Brethren Brewing: Manteca Welcomes First Brewery DowntownBy Brandilyn & Christopher MitchellBrethren Brewing held soft openings every Sunday in January, so that they’d be experts at serving you when they hold their grand opening on February 4th. We were invited for a tour and a flight and had a great time chatting with owner Daniel […]
CluedUpp GeoGames Modesto Saved Alice in Wonderland
Team #BrewView joined hundreds of players Saturday morning to play a virtual game much like Pokemon Go and Ingress, in the streets of Downtown Modesto. Starting at the Gallo Center for the Arts, going as far as 5 points and back, players got a glimpse of everything DoMo has to offer. The Modesto Museum, McHenry […]
KidsView: Free or Cheap Things to do with Kiddos
KidsView: Free or Cheap Things to do with KiddosBy Brandilyn Mitchell While there are some fabulous parks and playgrounds in Modesto, there are plenty of other free (or cheap!) things you can do with your kiddos that is screen-free. We all know about the Modesto Farmer’s Market which is a great family-friendly outing, and very […]
KidsView: Sensory Story Time Hosted by “Sensory Dough By Kelsie” & “Breathing Through”
KidsView: Sensory Story Time Hosted by “Sensory Dough By Kelsie” & “Breathing Through” By Brandilyn Mitchell I recently attended the monthly Sensory Story Time for Tots Sponsored by Stanislaus First 5, held at the John B. Allard Middle School, 3113 Mitchell Ave in Ceres. Kelsie van Rys and Veronica Tovar co-lead this story time together, […]
Bark Indoor Dog Park: Bring the Outdoors Indoors with Fresh Local Brews
Bark Indoor Dog Park: Bring the Outdoors Indoors with Fresh Local BrewsBy Brandilyn MitchellIf you frequent the McHenry Village (like I do), you have been watching the building of this exciting little space for a long time wondering, “What exactly is this place? Is that a pint glass in the logo? When will it open?” […]
Rodin Ranch Farmers’ Market: Mixers & Mocktails
BrewView: Rodin Ranch Farmers’ Market: Mixers & MocktailsBy Brandilyn Mitchell How do you host a holiday party with yummy drinks for everyone: those who partake as well as your beloved teetotalers and all the kiddos? Do you like mixing cocktails but have a toddler who wants to partake from your glass all the time? We […]
Recap: The Murphys 6th Annual Witch Walk: Eat, Drink & Be Wicked!
Recap: The Murphys 6th Annual Witch Walk: Eat, Drink & Be Wicked!By Brandilyn Mitchell Calaveras County is a 90-ish minute drive northeast of Modesto, and boasts some spectacular things to do and see, including being the home of the little gold-rush town of Murphys. You’ll notice as you walk around enjoying the sights and sounds […]
The Murphys 6th Annual Witch Walk: Eat, Drink & Be Wicked!
The Murphys 6th Annual Witch Walk: Eat, Drink & Be Wicked!By Brandilyn Mitchell Calaveras County is a 90-ish minute drive northeast of Modesto and boasts some spectacular things to do and see, including being the home of the little gold-rush town of Murphys. You’ll notice as you walk around enjoying the sights and sounds that […]
BrewView Cold Brews and Drinks Volume 2
BrewView Cold Brews and Drinks Volume 2By Brandilyn & Christopher Mitchell We heard you loud and clear with all the great feedback after July’s issue. We’ve found even more amazing drinks for you to try, while you are kept nice and cold in this 100+F degree heatwave. Set your home A/C for 88F and then […]
A Day in Columbia, Gold Mining Town
A Day in Columbia, Gold Mining Town By Brandilyn Brown A short trip up the hill on Highway 49, near Sonora and Jamestown, you’ll find the historical town of Columbia. You can get immersed in California’s Gold Rush history in Columbia State Historic Park this summer and learn while having fun! In this […]
SweetView: Boho Buttercream Desserts! Desserts! Desserts!
SweetView: Boho Buttercream Desserts! Desserts! Desserts!By Brandilyn Mitchell I was first introduced to Boho Buttercream via their vegan donuts on a Friday morning at Culture Coffee Bar. I was skeptical, but tried one of each flavor: Strawberry and Chocolate. I’m not vegan myself, but there are several vegans in my social bubble, so I thought […]
FamilyView: Pageo Lavender Farm Photo Ops
FamilyView: Pageo Lavender Farm Photo OpsBy Brandilyn Mitchell Pageo Lavender Farm, owned and operated by George & Patty Kapor, has a romantic back story. The Kapors bought the property in 1998, with an inkling that they wanted to have a herb farm. They had visited a herb farm-restaurant combo in Connecticut called Capriland, and […]
FamilyView: VanderHelm Farms You-Pick Blueberries and Tractor Rides
FamilyView: VanderHelm Farms You-Pick Blueberries and Tractor Rides By Brandilyn Mitchell VanderHelm Farms is open for the season! Just in time for summer break. An afternoon at VanderHelm is a great way to have fun, teach your kids about our local agriculture and eat healthy, too. The farm has blueberries, strawberries, peaches, apriums and zucchini. […]
BrewView: Pageo Lavender Farm Lavender Margaritas
BrewView: Pageo Lavender Farm Lavender Margaritas By Brandilyn and Christopher Mitchell In 2015, #BrewView attended the first annual VinoFest, and it was held at the magical Pageo Lavender Farm. It was such a quaint and small event-only 15 wine makers or so-and as you walked around to sample wines you got to chat with […]
