Category Archives: Entertainment

Prescient and Persevering – My Culinary Writing

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

On January 6th, 2011 I declared 2011 is The Year of the Pie. It was so, although the cupcake did pretty well too. Probably 2012 is the year of the Cupcake, if the Grilled Cheese Sandwich doesn’t beat it out … Continue reading →

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CASTELLET & WINE TASTING WITH LUNCH

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

I write cruise destination excursions for places I haven’t been . . . Begin your tour this morning with a scenic drive to Le Castellet, a typical Provencal hilltop village. Perched on wooded hills above the vineyards, this remarkable stronghold … Continue reading →

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Beria Wine Region of Portugal

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

It is unusually warm here for the season; I love it. Cool at night (sweater weather) and 27-28 C days & sunny. Last evening we attended a private concert before dinner. A small chamber orchestra of young people played on … Continue reading →

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Royal Wedding Warning

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

It was the Spring of 1981, the country was in dire straits, with a newly elected President trying to get the country over double-digit inflation, double-digit interest rates and gasoline approaching $4 a gallon. The major distraction, I mean entertainment, … Continue reading →

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