For the Love of Pasta
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Most Italian restaurants in the US cook an Americanized version of Italian food, and few Italians would recognize the over-sized, over-cooked, over-spiced, over-sauced plates served in American restaurants.
Seven Wines to Savor During Those “Lazy-Hazy-Crazy” Days of Summer
by Pam Baker
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Oh sweet, sweet summertime – it’s my favorite time of year. Summer means warm days, long hours of sunshine, birds chirping outside my window early in the morning, and the sounds of children playing in the street. We revel in backyard barbeques, picnics in the park, and time around the pool. And with the warmer
Unexpected Delights of the Dominican Republic
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Russian novelist and poet Boris Pasternak once said, “Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.” That’s exactly what I found on a trip to the Dominican Republic in late 2019. It was full of surprises and unexpected delights, and that’s what made it so special. Occupying half of the large Caribbean island
Summer splendor in New York’s Southern Finger Lakes
Yes, the winters are cold and snowy in the area of central New York encompassing the Southern Finger Lakes, but ah, the summers! They are ideal for summer getaways. June, July and August are the months when locals and out-of-town visitors alike make the most of the just-about-perfect days, when highs rarely top 80 degrees
Exploring Western Australia’s Swan Valley Wine Region
by Pam Baker
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Swan Valley, Australia’s second oldest wine region, is just 25 minutes from Perth, Western Australia’s capital city. Like so many wine regions throughout the world, Swan Valley’s scenery is idyllic. Vineyard-covered hills, small rustic towns, and welcoming wineries, their picnic grounds surrounded by green grapevines and bubbling brooks, invite visitors to slow down and stay
Fair Winds and Following Seas: Spectacular U.S. Destinations to Be on the Water
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American educator, philosopher, and natural science writer Loren Eiseley once said, “If there is magic on this planet it is contained in water.” There’s just something about being on the water. It’s an absolute feast for the senses. The tourmaline waters of the Caribbean, azure crystalline lakes, the salty scent of the ocean, the cool
Experience Pueblo Feast Days in Santa Fe
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The sun god blessed us on our first day as we ventured into the arid desert landscape on a spiritual journey into the life of the Ancient Pueblo people who once lived in the sacred Bandelier Monument. After the hike, we visited San Ildefonso pueblo, where we watched a pottery demonstration and gathered around the
Adventures at Ohio’s Mohicans Treehouse Resort
by Mary Farah
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As a child, I found nothing was more exhilarating than climbing into a treehouse. While I didn’t have one, you can bet that each year I’d ask Santa Claus for one of my very own. Fast forward to my adult years, and you could say my childhood wish did rather come true when I stayed
Message in a Bottle: Wine Stories from Italy
by Lisa Morales
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Not so long ago, tariffs were the only thing that seemed to be getting in between the winemaker and consumer. That threat is now miniscule compared to Italy’s battle with COVID-19. Sadly, over 30,000 Italians have died as a result of the pandemic and it’s only now that citizens can return to work and daily
Hendricks County, Indiana: 7 Must-Have Foodie Experiences
by Amy Piper
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Indiana is a small-town mecca, and Hendricks County is no exception. It includes 11 towns of varying sizes, but all small—no cities, no mayors, just small burghs. Though these towns may be small, their flavors are big. Should you be lucky enough to visit the area, be sure to check out these seven must-have foodie