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Category: Dining Tips

TRUFFLE TALES

Greetings, fellow wanderers and food aficionados, buckle up for the enchanting Truffle Tales of Alba, Italy! Nestled in the heart of the Piedmont region, this charming town is famous for its exquisite white truffles, often referred to as the “diamonds of the kitchen.” Alba’s truffle season, which typically runs from September to December, is a celebration of culinary delight, and there’s no better time to embark on a luxurious journey filled with unforgettable flavors thank right now. In this blog, I’ll be guiding you on where to stay and what to do during white truffle season in Alba.  Forget truffle oil, which is  is flavored with chemicals and has a strong overuse of garlic, genuine truffles taste nothing like this, which is seen as sacrilege by the purists and practically all chefs.  We’ve had some amazing truffle based dishes and Alba in Italy has probably the most famous truffles of all.

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EUROPEAN FOODIE TOUR

Are you a foodie who loves to explore new cultures through their cuisine? If so, a European foodie tour is the perfect way to experience the best of what Europe has to offer. With its rich history and diverse cultures, Europe is home to some of the most delicious food in the world. From the traditional dishes of Italy to the innovative cuisine of France, there is something for everyone on a European foodie tour. Here is some inspiration for a European foodie tour:

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River cruise

HOTTEST NEW TRAVEL TREND

I am sure as you are reading this, you will relate to this title. The hottest new travel trend is traveling with a group. A group of friends, a family group, couples’ groups, or similar interest groups. After the last two years, we have had, people want to be around people. And what better way to do that than to travel together. It’s the hottest new travel trend.

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ITALY, MY ITALY

I love all things Italian, but what happens when you have been to the top three locations of Rome, Florence, and Venice? Well, then it’s time to explore Italy more thoroughly and beyond the top three destinations. Italy my Italy, so much to do and see! In this blog, let’s explore more of the Southern part of Italy. I had the pleasure of a familiarization trip exploring the Southern parts of Italy in 2019.

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GREAT PLACES TO EAT IN LONDON PART 2

After such a great start with great places to eat in London Part 1, there was room for a Great Places to Eat in London Part 2. There are so many extraordinary venues, that this post deserved some more information. Don’t you just love London? Read on for some more great ideas of great places in London to eat!

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LAS VENTANAS AL PARAISO REVIEW

Las Ventanas al Paraiso Review – During my trip to Los Cabos in October 2020, I had the privilege to do site inspections of several of the luxurious properties that are available on the desert coastline in Los Cabos. Last week I reviewed the Grand Velas Los Cabos, which was very contemporary and modern feeling. Today, I am going to review a more “authentic” feeling resort, Las Ventanas al Paraiso, a Rosewood Resort.

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Olympia Cocktail

OLYMPIA COCKTAIL

In these times of “sheltering” at home, I thought sharing new recipes or cocktails might be fun. This week, I am featuring the Olympia Cocktail, which has an awesome video of the famous Savoy Hotel in Britain creating “their” version. Enjoy!

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Melting Chocolate Cake

MELTING CHOCOLATE CAKE

During times like these, I find that baking tends to calm me down, yet sometimes it’s hard to come up with creative ideas that Richard and I will both like (enter melting chocolate cake).

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DATE NIGHTS

The news hasn’t been good: business and schools have shut their doors. Heck, even some countries have shut down. And the story is awful in other ways. For instance, I read that the divorce rate in China is heading north, and social distancing is to blame. Apparently, lots of forced alone time is not beneficial to many relationships. Date nights are a perfect way to keep you close.

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BEST FOOD WHILE TRAVELING

Vacations, even simple weekend getaways, can be full of adventure — that’s part of the great appeal, after all — but if you value a delicious, high-quality meal along with your adventure, then check out these four apps for different travel needs that can direct you to the best places to savor a great meal.

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