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WILL WORK (luxury travel) FOR FOOD
It occurred to me the other day that is exactly what my job is: travel the globe to first-class destinations featuring the finest cuisine. I stay in the best rooms of four-star hotels, enjoying the spas and other amenities. Then … Continue reading
Food Trucks in the Historic District?
There was an application to the Saugerties Historic Review Board to place a Taco & Burrito food truck in the district, with picnic tables and rainbow colored umbrellas. There are no Village laws regulating food trucks, so it fell to … Continue reading
Posted in Culinary, food, Food Fads, historic preservation, Pop Culture, tourism, Uncategorized
Tagged business, cooking, culinary, food, food trucks, Historic Business District, historic preservation, Historic Review Board, history, Hope Farm Press, New York State, problems, temporary signs
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From The Grand Canyon To The Great Wall: Travelers´ Best, Worst And Most Ridiculous Stories From The Road
A NEW collection of travel writing that includes 4 profiles I wrote of regular Frenchmen (and women) making a difference in this world on the 90th anniversary of WW I. From the outlandish and unimaginable to the routine and universal, … Continue reading
Posted in Air Lines, Cruise, Culinary, food, free lance writer, tourism, Uncategorized, wine
Tagged articles, Books, france, richard frisbie, travel, travel writing, traveling
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Culinary Cruises Feature Sustainable Hudson Valley Agriculture
Today Empire Cruise Lines announced expansion of its culinary cruises featuring sustainable Hudson Valley agriculture. After a successful 2011, carrying more than 3500 passengers from 40 states and more than 20 countries, Empire Cruise Lines is deepening its commitment to … Continue reading
Posted in Cruise, Culinary, destinations, food, journalism, tourism, Uncategorized
Tagged agriculture, Cafe Bocca, empire cruise, hudson river, hudson valley, poughkeepsie
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What Have They Done To My Potatoes?
Deep down I’m just a meat and potatoes guy. I know that is hard to fathom after all the complex haute cuisine I’ve raved about, but I’d be just as happy with a baked potato – twice stuffed with cream, … Continue reading
Prescient and Persevering – My Culinary Writing
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
Posted in Culinary, dessert, dessert, Entertainment, food, Food Fads, free lance writer, Pop Culture
Tagged articles, cooking, culinary, dessert, food, food craze, prescient, richard frisbie
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Important letter about Ulster County farms and farmers
Dear Richard: Cornell Cooperative released data on the damage sustained by vegetable farms due to Hurricanes Irene and Lee. Of 3,381 acres of vegetable production in Ulster County, 1,602 acres were wiped out. This does not include fruit, grain, dairy, or … Continue reading
Posted in food, tourism, Uncategorized
Tagged business, damage, farm, farmers, Ulster, vegetables
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Writing outlets update
Many of you know I’ve added Professional Baker to my bio, (Now, besides touring top kitchens, I cook in one!) but the news that my friends at Travelingboy.com finally made room for me on their masthead is NEWS! I’m busy, … Continue reading
Posted in destinations, food, free lance writer, journalism, tourism
Tagged articles, chef, cooking, culinary, freelance writer, richard frisbie, travel, travelingboy
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CASTELLET & WINE TASTING WITH LUNCH
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
Posted in Cruise, Entertainment, food, tourism, Uncategorized, wine
Tagged Castellet, cruise, france, history, Provencal, richard frisbie, travel, traveling, wine
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