Author Archives: Karen

About Karen

I travel the back roads of New England and beyond, sharing great food and interesting places.

Turkey And White Bean Chili

Posted on February 17, 2019

A pot of Turkey And White Bean Chili simmering on the stove is the perfect antidote for a cold or rainy day. Made with shredded turkey, white cannellini beans and spices, this recipe will make you forget about the gloomy weather … Continue reading →

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Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Posted on January 26, 2019

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs Of Beef With Truffle Mashed Potatoes Fall off the bone tender Short Ribs of Beef that have been slowly braised then piled on top of truffle mashed potatoes and drizzled with a red wine sauce is … Continue reading →

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The Serras, One Of Barcelona’s Top Boutique Hotels

Posted on January 19, 2019

The Serras, a stylish 5 star boutique hotel, is located at the edge of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter on the tree lined Passeig de Colom and just across the road from the city’s picturesque yacht filled Port Vell Marina. While Barcelona is known … Continue reading →

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Pappardelle With Braised Pork Ragù

Posted on January 6, 2019

Pappardelle With Braised Pork Ragù is very much like a pasta dish you will find in Italy. If you have traveled to Tuscany, more than likely you had pappardelle al cinghiale, a wide pasta served with a rich sauce of … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2018

HAPPY NEW YEAR   Let’s celebrate With midnight fireworks and Champagne toasts Here is to you my friends, both far and near Have a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year **** All the best, Karen

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My Christmas Wish

Posted on December 24, 2018

May I extend my warmest wishes for a Christmas Day filled with the love of family and the company of good friends May the joy of Christmas  be with you and yours and may it be filled with happiness and peace … Continue reading →

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Jerez de la Frontera, The Home Of Sherry

Posted on December 5, 2018

Jerez de la Frontera, is the home of sherry. An unplanned visit to Jerez, only a 30 minute drive from Cádiz, in the Andalusia region of Spain was a pleasant discovery. It is well known for its Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian … Continue reading →

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Portugal, A Top Travel Destination

Posted on November 29, 2018

Portugal, with its two biggest cities of Lisbon and Porto, its colorful old villages and quaint seaside towns along the dramatic coastline, all make the country a top travel destination. Add that it is one of the most affordable countries … Continue reading →

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“The Ultimate Barbecue and Dance Party”

Posted on November 15, 2018

I’ve been to some nice backyard barbecues but I think I can now safely say that I attended “The Ultimate Barbecue and Dance Party”, while on a cruise no less. The  party was held on the beautiful pool deck of … Continue reading →

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Spanish Basque Country

Posted on November 12, 2018

The Spanish Basque Country will delight any visitor. It is famous for its colorful fishing villages, sandy beaches and dramatic scenery along its coast as well as for cities such as Bilbao, with Frank Gehry’s striking architectural landmark, the Guggenheim Modern Art … Continue reading →

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