It has been two months since our return from a late summer trip to France. It followed two months of difficult recovery for my husband who was in a cycling accident in June. In fact, up to one week before our scheduled departure I feared we would have to cancel. But after nearly two months ... Read More
Europe 2012, Part 3: Germany, A Road Trip (and Hugo Cocktail)
After a short flight from Nice to Frankfurt, we took the train to Stuttgart. We had a little business to take care of in Sindelfingen the next day so the vendor we were dealing with booked accommodations for us at nearby Stuttgart. Outside of the train station we approached the queue of ... Read More
Europe 2012, Part 2: Italian Riviera (and Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Anchovies)
(This is the long-overdue continuation of my Europe 2012 series. For Part 1 featuring the French Riviera, please click here.) From the Beaulieau-Sur-Mer train station we set off early for Santa Margherita, a resort/fishing town on the Italian Riviera. It would be our home base for a few ... Read More
A Trip to Los Cabos, Mexico (and Mango, Jicama & Corn Salad)
My first real trip (and last) to Mexico was in 2006. After celebrating the wedding of good friends in Ireland, my husband and I flew home and stayed just long enough, about 36 hours, to unpack, do the laundry, pack again and take off for warmer weather. We reconnected with our just-married ... Read More
Fried Egg Tartine with Greens and Pesto Mayo (and Pismo Beach)
Oh, leisurely weekend mornings! How precious--and rare--they are! I had barely cleared away the cobwebs in my head yesterday morning when my husband suggested that we take a day trip to Pismo Beach. We have always wondered what the coastal town near San Luis Obispo is like and the fair ... Read More
Homemade Almond Butter (and a Visit to Palm Springs, CA)
My husband and I packed our bags for another short trip; this time our destination was Palm Springs. Is it just me or has the city seen a revival since my last visit seven years ago? Even on a Wednesday, Palm Canyon Drive was bustling with activity. It was nice to see the palm tree-lined ... Read More
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