Steuben and Traminette, these are grapes?


Steuben and Traminette? These are grapes, not as familiar as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah, etc. They are hybrids of French and American vines designed to withstand the climate of the Midwest and the Northeast parts of the United States. Traminette is the State grape of Indiana.  I visited Wildcat Creek winery in Lafayette, Indiana, curious…

Haleiwa, Hawaii


Good to be back in the islands even if only for one night. This is on the north shore      

A lesson in customer service, I hope they learn it


Now it is important to know that I was charming and pleasant, I guarantee that. And I must emphasize that the staff at the Farmer’s Market by Laguna Culinary Arts  (link to Yelp) were fine, and as helpful as they could be. I was on the 5.30pm flight from John Wayne Airport headed back to Seattle,…