<a href="http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG00408-20110527-1338.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-5787" title="IMG00408-20110527-1338" src="http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/IMG00408-20110527-1338-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>My sister and I started a tradition years ago where she comes out for a Sister Visit over the Memorial Day weekend.

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A couple years in, after realizing that we eat and drink our way through the weekend, we changed the weekend's name to the Wine and Dine Tour.

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After picking Sis up from the airport at lunchtime, we headed to our fist top on the Wine and Dine 2011 Tour:  <a href="http://carmelscoffee.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Carmel Coffee.</strong></a> Rumor has it that local chefs stop by this place for their morning coffee and a pastry.  With that insider info, you know it has to be stellar.

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<strong><span style="color: #ff99cc;">Jennie's Choice:</span></strong> Iced Mocha and Goat Cheese and Tomato Puffed Pastry Tart

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<strong><span style="color: #993366;">Jennie's Review:</span></strong> The presentation of the mocha added to its delightfulness.  The tart was really good,  but I wish it was warm.

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<strong><span style="color: #ff00ff;">Michelle's Choice:</span></strong> Iced Soy Mocha and Brown Butter Scone and a Citrus Salad

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<span style="color: #800080;"><strong>Michelle's Review: </strong></span> The scones are like butter.  Literally.  (What is brown butter, anyway?  Who cares!  It's delish!)  LOVE the mismatched china.

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We're off to a good start.  Let the feasting begin!