It’s the little things! Salt and herbs transform a palatable dish into a special meal. Accessories make the outfit. Frequent flier perks, attitude, and the little things make travel a whole lot better. Travel, especially air travel, is one of those things that it is fashionable to complain about. It is interesting that those who…
Bacon, roasted squash, and spinach salad – a weeknight treat
In the refrigerator there were a few slices of bacon, a small Delicata Squash, and some spinach that needed using, the motivation and genesis of an idea that worked out well. I cut the bacon into pieces approximately ¼” wide and lightly cooked them, but not long enough to brown. While the bacon cooked I…
I bought a walking stick in Avignon
Down a narrow lane near the Palais de Papes, on the rue de la Monnaie, you will find a small wine shop, the Cave du Bouffart. Through a narrow door, down a few steps, into a space the size of a compact bedroom is a wonderful selection of local wines and wine paraphernalia, where you…
Mon choix: anchois
Had to re-post this, I want to go here!
Rainy days, gardens, tea, and old books
Rainy days hold pleasant surprises when you travel, yet you probably won’t see them on the Travel Channel. Another of my travel maxims is, “Don’t let the weather decide how much fun you have.” Rainy days make a cup of tea taste the best. The Bath Bun tea shop in Bath, England is a wonderful…
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