A little bit about me
Hi, I'm Karen. Spend a few minutes with me as I travel the back roads of New England and beyond. I'll share with you great food, interesting places and enjoyable pastimes that I find along the way....no matter where in the world I happen to be.
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Recent Posts
- Salmon With Crunchy Peanut Ginger Sauce
- The Secret To A Great Tomato
- Wine and Cheese Tasting In The Cellar
- Tiramisu…A Special Occasion Dessert
- Candied Flowers…Perfect For A Special Occasion
- Stir-Fried Beef With Broccoli, Peppers And Onions
- Apple Blossom Time In New England
- Harira, A Moroccan Chickpea And Lentil Soup
- A Spring Walk At The Edge Of The Woods
- Grilled Lamb Chops With Tapenade Over Fennel Couscous
- Sicilian Pasta With Saffron And Cauliflower
- Chef Inspired Burger Stuffed With Blue Cheese
- Spring is here…Let’s Start Gardening
- Braised Short Ribs With Wild Mushrooms
- Chinese Five Spice Scallops With Mandarin Orange Salad
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Tiramisu…A Special Occasion Dessert
Tiramisu…A Special Occasion Dessert. Tiramisu translates to pick me up, pull me up, or make me happy and that it does. Italy’s best known dessert seems to make everyone happy. This delectable creamy and indulgent dessert with a slight taste … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversary, candied flowers, dessert, food, Italian food, photography, Recipes, tiramisu, zabaglione
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Apple Blossom Time In New England
Apple blossom time in New England is beautiful. I love looking out the windows at the orchard that surrounds our home. Once outside, it is such a pleasure to view the apple and pear trees in all their glory. Walking under … Continue reading
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Tagged apple blossoms, Flowers, fruit, Gardening, Nature, New England, photography
247 Comments
A Spring Walk At The Edge Of The Woods
On this quiet spring morning in New England, the sky is cobalt blue and there is not a cloud in the sky. With the warmth of the early morning sun, it seems like the perfect day to head outdoors for … Continue reading
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Tagged bees, Gardening, Nature, New England, outdoors, photography, spring, trees
216 Comments
Spring is here…Let’s Start Gardening
Every season in New England is wonderful but at the end of a very snowy winter, I can’t help but look forward to the warmth of spring, the first flower blossoms opening, and starting seeds for my vegetable garden. Spring … Continue reading
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Tagged Gardening, Home, lifestyle, Nature, photography, plants, potting shed, spring, Tomatoes
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Slow Braised Lamb Shanks
I love a dish that basically cooks itself, has mouth-watering flavors and fills the kitchen with wonderful aromas. Slow Braised Lamb Shanks are simmered in red wine with garlic and fresh herbs. The rich braising liquid becomes a delicious jus that creates … Continue reading
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Tagged Dinner, food, Greek food, lamb, lamb shanks, photography, Recipes, slow food
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The Pillars Hotel…A Secret No More
If you find a hidden gem when traveling, you might be tempted to keep it a secret. Other times you want to share your discovery with just one friend, which is how last year my husband and I discovered The Pillars … Continue reading
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Tagged boating, Conde Nast Traveler, Florida, food, Ft. Lauderdale, Garden, photography, The Pillars Hotel, travel, tropical flowers
184 Comments
Winter…A Black And White World
Can it be that I’m dreaming or did I wake up one morning and become part of a black and white movie. You may not think about color as it totally surrounds you each day but at this time of … Continue reading
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Tagged black and white, Home, Nature, New England, photography, snow, travel, winter
199 Comments
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
A picture is worth a thousand words so this post is short as my pictures will speak for themselves. I would like to share what I consider the best photos from Back Road Journal during 2012. It was a year … Continue reading
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Tagged best of 2012, food, Gardening, Nature, photography, travel, winter
181 Comments
I Wish You A Merry Christmas
From our home to yours, I Wish You A Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noël, Buon Natale, Frohe Weihnachten, Feliz Navidad, and God Jul. I hope you and your loved ones have a bright and beautiful holiday whether you spend it where … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, holidays, Home, New England, photography, White Christmas, winter
176 Comments
Munich, The Warm Heart Of Bavaria
Munich is the capital and warm “heart” of Bavaria. This cosmopolitan city has been called one of the most livable cities in Europe with reason. It is friendly and sophisticated, traditional and trendy, historic and modern, and holds one of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bavaria, Europe, food, Hofbrauhaus, Kempinski Vier Jahreszeiten, Munich Germany, photography, travel
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