Native Flavors and Santa Fe Cuisine
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Although Santa Fe cuisine as we know it today is an amalgam of Spanish, Mexican, and Native American flavors, savory New Mexican food historically began with Native American ingredients and cooking methods. Wanting to uncover the underlying Native influences of the unique tapestry of flavors that make up New Mexican cuisine, I went to Santa
Japan’s Feast of Color—Ashikaga Flower Park
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The Japanese certainly know how to design a garden, but at Ashikaga Flower Park, they’ve taken it to an especially impressive level. Yet, few people seem to know about this gem, which is an easy day trip from Tokyo. I make it a point to visit botanic gardens wherever I travel, but Ashikaga isn’t your
The Ritz-Carlton Toronto – Luxury Dining Abounds
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Set in Toronto’s vibrant entertainment and financial districts, the world-class Ritz- Carlton Toronto counts celebrities and performers, business leaders and global travelers among its diverse clientele. To meet the special culinary needs of their guests, the luxury hotel offers a variety of unique venues designed to elevate everyday dining into exceptional experiences. Ritz Bar Exceptional
What’s in Your Wine Cellar?
by Pam Baker
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Many people bring home mementos from their travels – artwork, t-shirts, refrigerator magnets, specialty foods, even music. I bring home bottles of vino for my wine cellar. Twenty-nineteen was, for my husband and I, a year of travel. And because we love wine, from Portugal to France, New Zealand to Australia, Oregon, Washington, and California,
Cruising the Norwegian Fjords: Nature, Culture, and the Midnight Sun
by Lori A. May
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A summer cruise to Norway guarantees full days for exploration as the sun never truly sets during the season of Midnight Sun. With up to twenty hours of light per day, visitors can maximize time in port towns, take well-lit strolls around the ship promenade, or take an evening dip in the ship pool still
The Future of Travel
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American writer Henry Miller once said, “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” Every one of us who are travel lovers are asking the same questions: When can we travel again? Where do we want to go next for new and rewarding experiences? What exactly can we expect
Food and Culture: Minorcan Clam Chowder in St. Augustine, Florida
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More and more people are traveling to a destination for the food, and Florida is no exception. Visitors to the Sunshine State expect an abundance of fresh local seafood and that’s exactly what you’ll discover in St. Augustine. During my stay, I enjoyed St. Augustine shrimp, Cod Bacalao, oysters, and Lionfish ceviche. Ask three locals
Discover Keuka Lake Wine Country in New York’s Southern Finger Lakes
Move over, California! For the second year running, New York’s Finger Lakes were named Best Wine Region in USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice awards. And that’s not all the accolades for this burgeoning wine country. VinePair, a digital review site for beer, wine and spirits, ranked the Finger Lakes #2 on its 2019 list
Four Dreamy U.S. Island Getaways
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Travel is social media’s most talked about topic right now, according to a new analysis conducted by Kantar, a leading data, insights and consulting company. This should come as no surprise to those who are sheltered in place because of COVID-19. Nonetheless, those of us who love to travel can’t wait to pack our suitcases
How to Enjoy Wine Tasting during COVID-19
by Pam Baker
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It’s hard to think about the pleasure of wine tasting and wine travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wine tasting rooms in California, Oregon, and Washington are currently closed by mandate. I would imagine that’s true in any other state that’s currently under shelter-in-place orders. But being stuck at home doesn’t mean we have to stop