This year flew by quickly for me. I guess it’s true when they say time speeds up as you advance in years…. Although we didn’t travel as much as we would have like to, we had some good stops in the U.S., like Golden and Granby Lake in Colorado, Miami, Florida, and Salt Lake City, Utah. We also finally traveled abroad again to Romania and Greece with a short stop in Munich, Germany. Each one of our trips offered a different experience, and we enjoyed them all. Here are some highlights.
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A Whole Lotta Spice: New Orleans, Louisiana
If you don’t like bold colors and flavors, New Orleans is not for you. But if you love life, art, and music, NOLA is the perfect spot: a wildly creative playground of sounds and tastes.
Continue reading “A Whole Lotta Spice: New Orleans, Louisiana”Spain 2016: Valencia—Let’s talk Paella!
If you want to taste an authentic paella, you must try paella Valenciana. However, I’m partial to the seafood paella, especially when I find myself near the coast. On our drive from Barcelona to Madrid, we stopped in Valencia for a wonderful taste of the quiet seaside town, complete with delicious paella and a walk along the palm tree lined beach.
Continue reading “Spain 2016: Valencia—Let’s talk Paella!”Olive Oil, Lemons, and Sunshine–The Greek Diet
On a typical Wednesday morning, the Voula, Athens farmers market—agora—is alive and hopping. Shiny black olives, brilliant yellow lemons, red tomatoes, green beans, and multi-colored bell peppers are patiently waiting in their baskets for buyers to take them home. The weather is warm and the food is deliciously fresh. But you don’t have to travel to Greece to enjoy the goodness of the Mediterranean diet—you can make it happen in your own back yard!
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Bright and light recipes for the summer: Greek Salads and Lemon Fish.
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