Have you ever eaten candy made of tamarind and chiles? This combination of sweet and spicy is a favorite for Latinos and well worth trying. The candy is so popular… [Continue Reading]
Trentadue Petite Sirah, Petite Sirah As It Should Be
Sometimes you do a wine tasting and only one wine stands out to you. That was the case of the Wine Review Council experience recently. We have been blessed… [Continue Reading]
Dineen Vineyards, Yakima Valley Perfection in a Glass
Sharing the same latitudes as the top wine regions of Europe, Washington State is the ideal location for producing outstanding grapes to make top wines. The abundant rain along the… [Continue Reading]
Colorful and Juicy Fruits from Melissa’s Produce
When I grew up in Nebraska and not much variety of produce was available in those “dark ages”, I had a fourth grade teacher who brought exotic fruits to… [Continue Reading]
Sun, Fun, Water and Tequila at Hacienda Del Mar Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa
After the hectic times ahead, what could be better than to just chill by the pool in sunny Cabo San Lucas. Hacienda Del Mar Cabo San Lucas Resort &… [Continue Reading]
Muy Bueno Fiestas Cookbook Where Mexican Food Isn’t Just Tacos and Salsa
“The fiesta is the heart of the Mexican community, and food is the heart of the fiesta.”- Yvette Marquez Sharpnack Cookbook author, Yvette Marquez Sharpnack, guides us with tastes through… [Continue Reading]
Cape Town, Mother City of South Africa
Landing at the Cape Town airport is the beginning of a lifetime travel experience to South Africa. A sign on an archway at the airport greets you with the saying,… [Continue Reading]
Enebla Cookbook Spices it Up with Ethiopian Recipes
You can learn a lot about people by learning about their food. When I received the cookbook Enebla: Recipes from an Ethiopian Kitchen by Luladey Moges, I learned about… [Continue Reading]
Surf’s Up at Mission Pacific in Oceanside, California
Make room Southern California beach towns because there is a new kid in town. Bring your surfboards and beach towels along with your love of great restaurants and brew… [Continue Reading]
Wadi Feynan and Feynan Ecolodge
Named one of 25 best Ecolodges in the world by National Geographic Travel gives Feynan Ecolodge, located in the Dana Biosphere Reserve, bragging rights it deserves. The Royal Society… [Continue Reading]
