Two recipes included: ZUCCHINI LEMON OLIVE OIL CAKE & Hatch Chile Braciole  My current travel itinerary is, well, no itinerary at all. Instead of hopping a plane, exploring a new culture or dining in a restaurant, I am staying put in my house, driving through Starbucks or watching my husband prepare our boat to leave the dock one happy day...

Mt Beautiful wines pair well with a summer of cruising, shrimping, crabbing and relaxation​ Each summer I do a summer residence on a boat based out of Seattle, WA. My husband and I tour the San Juan Islands and beyond, generally ending up in Canada. It's a time to relax, slow down and enjoy the good life of food, wine and travel. Internet is iffy a...

A sacred place where keeping an open mind leads to a sense of spirituality and well being .​ Ever have that feeling that you've arrived at just the right spot? You know what I mean. The senses tune in, the hair on your arm stands up and your soul gives a sigh of relief? Doesn't happen often. Not many places can evoke that kind of response...

A startling international food forecast plus recipes for Turmeric and Blueberry Lassi & Beer Naan Globally-inspired dishes have been compelling adventurous foodies to try new and exciting tastes for years. According to acclaimed restaurateurs Raj and Bina Sharma (Bombay Mahal) www.bombaymahalbrunswick.com consumers today can...

Viking expands its destination-focused, adults only, cruises​ with a new product line, Viking Expeditions ​​ Viking is expanding its destination-focused, adults only, cruises. I was fortunate to attend a media "launch gala" in Beverly Hills, CA, January 2020, where the expansion was elucidated and celebrated. Three ships, the Viking Jupit...

Ever been to Santa Fe, New Mexico? It's a place of light, inspiration and culture. You should definitely go there and visit a Pueblo. Driving from Phoenix, AZ to Santa Fe, New Mexico is quite the adventure. Be sure to take the longer route that winds through the mountains. There are sights to behold like no place on earth. It is a white-knuckl...