Ghirardelli Square
This afternoon I indulged a little (ok, a lot) by going to Ghirardelli Square, the birthplace of America’s greatest chocolate company (IMHO). The smell of chocolate is mesmerizing and any resistance is useless. So, I went for the mother load and ate an entire banana split, all by myself. After my gluttonous deed was done, I had to walk it off. The shops at Ghirardelli Square are a refreshing collection of local boutiques selling all sorts of handmade and unique items, including jewelry, fine wine and olive oil. But my favorite stop was Sage, an organic cosmetic company who’s products were radiating. The shop’s owner attributed her products’ special properties to a single secret ingredient. Discover the secret ingredient (and the next crossword puzzle answer) by examining Sage’s promotional flier. Scroll down for a hint: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .