A lovely 1969 VW Bus (named Klaus), breathtaking Alaskan scenery, beaches, and two of my best friends (not pictured, to their delight). Now where was the destination of this adventure? None other than Homer, the quirky and very likable coastal town south (very south) of Anchorage. And it was great.
Not to say there weren't moments when I wanted to rip my hair out - or perhaps other, more vital body parts - but all it took was a relaxing afternoon on a legitimate sandy beach with warm water and frisbee and sunbathing... and I was totally sold (also not pictured. I don't apologize for being too busy frolicking in the ocean to be worried about a camera).
But you're probably not reading this in order to be overwhelmed with envy. So, yes, food:
I'm disappointed this is the only place I have to account for from my three-day stint in Homer. It's not my fault, really. The two top places I wanted to try (Fat Olives and Cafe Cups) were either closed or too busy, so nothing there. I didn't get to try a few places, and one that I did (Sweet Berries Cafe) had such horrible lighting none of the photos came out. They did have some rockin' organic eggs benedict, though. I guess this will serve as a proper excuse to go back. Soon.
So, Two Sisters. I'm eternally thankful we stopped here to enjoy a final day's brunch.
On the left is a tomato basil soup, and unlike just about any other tomato basil soup I've gotten from outside my house, it's actually tomato-y and basil-y. It had a thick creamy texture and great flavor. For such a cheap price, it was more than worth it. On the right is a "veggie savory" as they title it. It's closer to a buttery, flaky croissant, but spread with a creamy spinach artichoke sauce. Though it's probably not as easy on the waistline as it is the tongue.
The other daily soup of the day was a squash-based soup with coconut and lime. This being the more creative of the two soups, I thought the flavors were interesting but I'd probably choose the tomato and basil over it in the end. Still, worth it. The vegetarian sandwich was on a great piece of hardy bread and filled with really delicious veggies. It wasn't exactly revolutionary, or even idiosyncratic, but it was still a dang good sandwich.
Though perhaps even more likable than its food is Two Sisters personality and charm. The place oozes character (as do the employees) and the atmosphere is whimsical and easygoing. Combined with their very reasonable prices and close access to Bishop's Beach, this makes Two Sisters one of the best hang out spots in Homer. To get a better idea of what they're all about, I'd visit their website as well as their enjoyable blog.
Two Sisters Bakery
233 East Bunnell Avenue
