Little treasures discovered while exploring the back roads of life
Thinking about visiting Maine, summer is magical with pleasantly warm days for outdoor activities and cool evenings for a good night’s sleep. Or consider early fall when the air is cooler, sunny days are still plentiful and fewer crowds make it easier to enjoy local restaurants, state parks and other attractions. Click on any photo […]
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Planning a trip to France, then visit the Loire Valley with more than 300 châteaux. Enchanting castles and medieval towns with delightful rose covered white limestone houses are architectural jewels in an incredible setting in a region that is nicknamed the “Garden of France” for its abundance of vineyards and orchards. In 1415, the English forced […]
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You don’t have to travel to Mexico to enjoy huevos rancheros. The flavorful breakfast of fried eggs rancher’s style are easy to make at home. For easy entertaining, serve this dish as part of a Mexican themed brunch along with pitchers of Margaritas, perhaps this Sunday for Cinco de Mayo. Fried eggs sitting on top […]
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The Biltmore, a Mediterranean Revival style hotel, opened in 1926 in Coral Gables. Florida. It quickly became one of the most fashionable resorts in the country hosting world leaders, celebrities and the leading socialites of the time and still does to this day. Coral Gables, called The City Beautiful, is a vibrant city located in […]
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Planning a Caribbean cruise is fun but deciding what to pack can be a challenge. What is the ship’s dress code, will there be any formal nights and just how many outfits can you possibly fit into your luggage. Relax, you are going on vacation. A cruise to the Caribbean usually means warm, humid weather […]
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Champagne may be synonymous with New Year’s Eve but on New Year’s Day people often eat a meal that they hope will bring them good fortune. Be it pork, lentils, black-eyed peas or greens, most all cultures have traditions they follow on the first day of the year. While luck is not something we have […]
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The holidays are the perfect time to say “thank you” to my readers. You are like a gift and I appreciate your kindness and friendship Wishing good heath and happinessfor you this holiday season Karen .
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