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February 6, 2020

Amalfi

  • Lemon Citrus Granita on the Amalfi Coast, Italy

    .   Nothing is as cleansing and refreshing as a lemon citrus granita! Clean, clean, clean . . .  ...

  • Lemons and Limoncello from Italy’s Amalfi Coast

    . Lemons grow in abundance from trees that cling from the cliffs of the spectacularly beautiful Amalfi ...

  • Aruba

  • Rustic Apple Crostata with Caramel Streusel Topping

    If you like apple pies and tortas, then you are going to LOVE this Rustic Apple Crostata with Caramel ...

  • Mopa Mopa Native Handmade Crafts: What To Buy On Aruba

      Besides cooking and gardening, I am crazed about travel.   I have been wanting to share ...

  • Must See in Aruba: Color and Architecture

      Those of you planning on a Caribbean vacation, here are several of the BEST (and FREE) things ...

  • Best Breakfasts on Aruba Dutch Pancakes

      Travelers to Aruba know that it is part of the Netherlands (Holland) and are aware of the ...

  • Aruba “The Happy Island” Adventure

      By now you know that we don't sit still for very long in this family.  Don't get me wrong, ...

  • Asheville, North Carolina, USA

  • A Bohemian 70th Birthday in Asheville, NC

    the rustic lobby with huge stone fireplace, antler lighting, and fine artwork How do you celebrate ...

  • Bavaria

  • Octoberfest: German Jaeger Schnitzel Jägerschnitzel

      Part of the fun of October is not only the fun of Halloween, but also for celebrating German ...

  • What to Buy in Germany (Bavaria)

    If you are visiting Bavaria, you're in for a unique and wonderful shopping experience.  Yes, you'll ...

  • Glühwein — German Mulled Wine

    There is one drink during the Christmas season that Germans (and Austrians) treasure: Glühwein.   ...

  • Lebkuchen – German Christmas Cookies and Christmas Markets

    It has been said that no one does Christmas like the Germans! And for those lucky people who have been ...

  • Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany — St. Peter and St. Paul Church

    During our morning walk in December and the Christmas season, amidst the perfect quiet and peaceful ...

  • Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany Home of The Passion Play

    You'd think that nothing could top the Neuschwanstein Castle or Wieskirche Church of The Scourged Savior ...

  • Wieskirche Church of the Scourged Saviour ‘Church of the Meadow’

    No description could possibly prepare us for the beautiful Wieskirche Church of the Scourged Savior ...

  • Fussen, Bavaria, Germany — The Village By Neuschwanstein Castle

      When you visit Bavaria and the famous castles from kings of long past, you truly should make ...

  • Fairytale Castle in Bavaria — Neuschwanstein Day Two in Germany

      After one week of teaching my marketing seminar in Landshut, Germany, my husband joined me in ...

  • Bavaria, Germany — Day One Landshut

    Spending Christmastime in Bavaria has always been a dream trip for me!  The chance to visit and experience ...

  • Favorite German Recipes

    Hello from Bavaria, Germany and Austria everyone! While my husband and I have been thoroughly enjoying ...

  • Christmas in Bavaria, Germany — A Bucket List Wish Come True

    All of you who read and follow my blog know by now that I am not German. But some of you know from reading ...

  • Cancun, Mexico

  • Cancun, Mexico – – Where to Go: Dining and Spa

      Breakfast on our third day in Cancun was at the resort's restaurant, "Oceano".  A full buffet ...

  • Cancun, Mexico for a Relaxing Escape

      The view of dawn with the perfectly clear, turquoise Caribbean Sea and pristine sandy beach of ...

  • Charleston, South Carolina, USA

  • #4 Ranked U.S. Restaurant: Hall’s Chophouse, Charleston PLUS RECIPE

    If you think the only top steak houses in the U.S. are in Chicago, Kansas City, or Las Vegas, you would ...

  • Superb, Authentic Pimento Cheese Recipe

    Ooey, gooey, melting cheesy Pimento Cheese!   Simply MELTY, MELTY GOODNESS! So perfectly Southern, ...

  • Foodie Heaven: Circa 1886 in Charleston, South Carolina, Where to Eat

    The word is out!   The #1 city in the United States to visit - -  for FOUR years in a row, ...

  • An Italian Spring Cooking Class with Domenica Marchetti in Charleston, South Carolina, USA

    A Spring Evening Cooking Class with Italian Cookbook Author, Domenica Marchetti It's not every day that ...

  • Chicago, Illinois, USA

  • Italian Food In Chicago: Day Three — Osteria Longhe

    For the third day of my visit to Chicago, my son and I hung out with friends and relaxed. He had big ...

  • Italian Food In Chicago: Day One

    If you're looking to explore Chicago's Italian food eateries and places to experience, I've got you ...

  • Emilia-Romagna

  • Porcini Mushroom Risotto with Truffles

    Porcini mushroom risotto is simply wonderful, especially in autumn when porcini mushrooms are fresh. ...

  • An Awesome Northern Italy Itinerary, What to See and Do

    For three incredible weeks in October I toured northern Italy and visited my family.  What an amazing ...

  • Tigelle: Memories of an Italian Mountain Hearth

    . Tigelle:  Memories of an Italian Mountain Hearth Memorable moments are experienced in all of ...

  • Tortellini alla Panna with Prosciutto and Peas

      If I die of a heart attack tonight, you will know why! It would be the result of this decadent, ...

  • The Traditional Food of Emilia-Romagna, Italy! A Taste of Emilia-Romagna!

    (photo credit: 'tourism emilia-romagna) We are in Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy today, affectionately ...

  • Florida, USA

  • Italian Market Nirvana: Mazzaro’s of St. Petersburg, Florida

    .   What do you think is the number one ranked Italian eatery in St. Petersburg, Florida?  Well ...

  • Fresh Florida Fried Grouper Sandwiches ~ ~ On The Road Again

    . These are some seriously crazy huge freshly beer-batter dipped onion rings that we joyfully noshed ...

  • Helen, Georgia, USA

  • Oktoberfest in Georgia’s ‘Little Germany’

    Germans really are great cooks with a delicious cuisine!  I never really knew this before my husband and ...

  • Hilton Head, South Carolina

  • Thanksgiving Island Style

    Wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving from our holiday 'home away from home' on one of SC's barrier ...

  • On The Road Again ~ Thai on Hilton Head

        3 Spice Encrusted Red Snapper in Thai Chili Sauce . I need to have a Thai food fix more ...

  • Simple, Quiet Nature in the Lowcountry

    .   It seems that there is a need for a little more peace and serenity in our lives.  In all ...

  • A Beautiful and Delicious Week on Hilton Head Island, SC

      I just spent a glorious week with my husband on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina for ...

  • Italy, Naples

  • The Traditional Food of Naples, Italy! A Taste of Napoli!

        Naples, Bay of Naples, Mount Vesuvius  (photo credit:  dailymail uk)   ...

  • Italy: Bologna

  • Panna Cotta with Strawberry Coulis (Fragole) from Bologna, Italy

      My absolute, hands-down favorite Italian dessert is Panna Cotta!  Not Tiramisu, you ask? ...

  • Prosciutto, Parmigiana~Regiano Cheese, Tortellini and Balsamico Vinegar in an Airport!

    A specialty store for Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiana-Regiano cheese, hand-made tortellini, and balsamic ...

  • Italy: Florence

  • The Traditional Food of Florence and Tuscany, Italy! A Taste of Tuscany!

    Interior ceiling fresco of The Duomo (photo credited to "Going Through Italy")   The Duomo of ...

  • Maui, Hawaii, USA

  • Visiting Local Farmers’ Markets in Search of Authentic Taste of Hawaii

    Pineapple . . . mango . . . coconut . . . papaya . . . macadamia nuts! The fresh native foods of Hawaii ...

  • Dining on Local Traditional Hawaiian Food

    Sticker shock warning! Eating half-way decently on the island of Maui is expensive indeed. If you can ...

  • Macadamia Nut Ice Cream Pie & Cold Hawaiian Treats

    . High season for ice cream is now in full swing! At the top of my list of newly craved flavors is macadamia ...

  • A Maui Mother’s Day

        We celebrated Mother's Day on the island of Maui with a day of simple resting while the ...

  • Pineapple Grill’s Signature Pineapple Upside Down Cake in Caramel Rum Sauce

        After our experience for Mother's Day dinner, my husband and I can say that hands down, ...

  • Milan

  • The Duomo of Milan – Cathedral of St. Maria Maggiore

    Be prepared to open your mouth in complete amazement . . .  or to experience speechlessness . . ...

  • Osso Buco – Classic Milan, Italy (Milanese) Cuisine

      Wherever we travel, we always, ALWAYS order native, traditional and local specialties! One of ...

  • Milan, Italy’s Northern Jewel – Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper

      Milan was our first stop during our 3-week visit to Italy this year.  In just one word, ...

  • Modena

  • A Wish Fulfilled: Saying Goodbye To Italy & Black-Edged Mourning Envelopes

      "From dust we come, from dust we shall return" (Ecclesiastes 3:20) Even though life is beautiful ...

  • Montecreto, Italy ~ ~ My Family’s Home in Northern Italy!

    Tucked on the side of the tallest towering mountain in Italy, Monte Cimone, lies the native hometown ...

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    North Carolina, USA: Blue Ridge Mountains

  • Blue Ridge Mountains Truly a Beautiful Treasure!

      A gorgeous view along the Blue Ridge Parkway of the many ancient 'layers' of hazy blue-ish mountain ...

  • Oahu, Hawaii, USA

  • Ahhhh! Cool Summer Cocktails from the Tropics!

    Lava Flows at Duke's Canoe Club and Barefoot Bar   Is it hot enough for you this summer?  Goodness, ...

  • Orchid’s of Halekulani Sunday Brunch

        One of the things that my hubby and I always make sure that we do while on vacation is ...

  • Encrusted Ahi Tuna Pupus ~ ~ Aloha from the islands

      Hello from tropical paradise!  My farm sitter is home with all my furry animal family and ...

  • Rome

  • Cacio e Pepe, A Classic, Traditional Roman Pasta Dish

    When in Rome, there's one pasta dish that you MUST try.  It's a bucket list food!  It's heaven ...

  • Rome, Venice, and Modena, Italy Travel, 2014

    We spent more time on the road and in the air jetting off to some pretty fabulous places on this gorgeous ...

  • Veal Saltimbocca alla Romana — A Roman Classic

      Ever since taking my first bite of Veal Saltimbocca in 1981 when I lived in Los Angeles, California, ...

  • Packing for Rome, Italy — Great Tips on HOW TO PACK for the ETERNAL CITY

    Going to Rome?  Dreaming of visiting the Eternal City?   Or have you "been there, done that" ...

  • The Traditional Food of Rome, Italy! A Taste of Roma!

    Being in Rome this weekend is simply hard for me to believe.  The "Eternal City" is simply so overwhelming ...

  • Tuscany

  • The BEST Tuscan Salmon in Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

      Everyone loves to prepare recipes that are impressive and yet super easy!  This Tuscan Salmon ...

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    U.S. Virgin Islands, St. John

  • Where to Eat on St. John – ZoZo’s and Monday Morning Musings

    Looking for breath-taking, brilliant, turquoise waters? Look no further than the Virgin Islands in the ...

  • U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas

  • Where To Eat in St. Thomas – Mafolie and Potfish and VooDoo Punch Recipe

      Before coming to St. Thomas, a friend who once worked in the cruise industry, highly recommended ...

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    Umbria

  • Pasta with Truffle Cream Sauce

    Pasta with Truffle Cream Sauce is a dish that few, if any of us, could possibly resist! The pasta is ...

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    Venice

  • Classic Fresh Bellini from Venice, Italy

    When peaches are in season, it's the perfect time to enjoy a Bellini. Especially a classic fresh Bellini ...

  • Beautiful Venetian Masks and Costumes for Carnevale

    Many things come to mind when we think of Venice, Italy:  a city of canals and water, gondola rides, ...

  • Halloween Italian Style

    Although Halloween is not celebrated in Italy to the extent that it is in the States, I just fell in ...

  • Risi e Bisi – A Classic from Venice

      It's officially SPRING!   I mean, it's about time!  We're all just so weary from the long, ...

  • Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms from Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy

        Ahhhh, beautiful, romantic, and mysterious Venice, Italy!     What an extraordinary ...

  • Glorious Color in Venice, Italy: Basilico di San Marco!

    Wordless . . . no, SPEECHLESS Wednesday The entry to the Basilica di San Marco, Venice, Italy! . .

  • The Traditional Foods of Venice, Italy!

    (photo credit to "Islands")   Ciao from Venice! . It has been said that whether or not someone ...

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