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Palm Springs In The Summer--Where To Stay And What To Do

You should visit Palm Springs in summer. Seriously. Yes, I know it will be really…

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Hiking In Laguna Beach--5 Trails To Try

Hiking may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of…

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A Trip Around The World in 5 Cocktails

Last month I took an online Spanish cooking class. The tortilla espanola and gazpacho turned…

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Things To Do In Park City--Summer Edition

Park City may be an excellent ski resort, but it’s also a terrific summer destination.…

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Exploring the Eastern Sierras

After five days of exploring the Eastern Sierras, Jason and I had only scratched the…

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Eastern Sierra Hiking--Our Favorite Scenic Trails

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A Trip Around The World in 5 Cocktails

Last month I took an online Spanish cooking class. The tortilla espanola and gazpacho turned…

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Cooking Around The World--My Quarantine Kitchen Adventures, Part 2

Well, I’m still at home, doing my part to flatten the curve of this darn…

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Cooking Around The World--My Quarantine Kitchen Adventures

I’m a decent home cook and a less than average baker, but with plenty of…