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7 Awesome Things To Do In Santa Monica

I’ve been to Santa Monica dozens of times over the years, but for some reason…

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7 Things To Do In Mammoth Lakes In the Summer

I don’t ski, so I never took much interest in Mammoth Lakes. Then a friend…

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A Safari In Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda

I didn’t know much about Uganda before visiting in 2019. My friends, Jeanie and Cheryl,…

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Inspiration

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Fall in the Finger Lakes--How To Enjoy This Region of New York

When we told friends we’re going to New York, they assumed we meant New York…

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A Perfect New York Itinerary for 5 Days

Day Three–Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Wall StreetJason, Ryan and I really enjoyed this…

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How to Pig-Out on a Chelsea Market Food Tour

“They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” I say the…

Travel Tips

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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…