My Favorite Monday -- Ice Cream

Tiburon's topic for this week's "My Favorite Monday" is favorite ice cream flavor. For me, if we're sticking to readily available flavors, it's a toss up between mint chocolate chip and dulce de leche.


Mint chocolate chip is so cool & refreshing. On a hot day, it's just sooo nice.

Dulce de leche, on the other hand, is richer and more indulgent. According to Haagen Dazs, the flavor is "inspired by Latin America's treasured dessert, our dulce de leche ice cream is a delicious combination of caramel and sweet cream, swirled with ribbons of golden caramel. "

My all-time favorite, however, is Bittersweet Orange. Dark chocolate ice cream infused with hints of citrusy goodness. There's only one place I know of that serves this, but you can bet that's what I'll order every time we go there.

My Favorite Monday -- Vacations

Another Tiburon tradition is the "My Favorite Monday". Today's topic is favorite vacation spots.

This one is tough for me. A) I haven't had a real vacation in 4 years. B) I always want to go somewhere new/explore new places, so I don't tend to go back to places all that often....Some places I've been that I'd highly recommend include:

Sweden -- my 2nd home. It doesn't matter how long it is between visits, Stockholm always feels like home. I can while away many an afternoon wandering around the cobblestone streets of Gamla Stan (Old Town), or take a picnic to Djurgarden, or visit one of the many museums.


Norway -- the fjords are breathtaking.

Lake Tahoe -- clear blue water, sunny skies, moderate temperatures. I've been in summer, but for skiing enthusiasts, winter is supposed to also be wonderful.

Disneyland -- It's not called "The Happiest Place on Earth" for nothing.


Places that are on my "to do" list include Ireland, Italy, Australia/New Zealand, Croatia, and a zillion other places. I know someone who vowed to never again spend New Years Eve in a country she'd been in before. For 10+ years now, she's kept that vow. Oh, how I wish I could follow suit!!