Monthly Archives: March 2013
Traveling to Italy? Common Coffee Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
One of the joys of visiting Italy is the luscious coffee served the ubiquitous cafes. But uninformed travelers will need to learn a few secrets of exactly how to order their favorite brew. Irene Quinn lived in Italy and I asked her to share her coffee wisdom with us. The first time I tried to … Continue reading
San Diego Restaurants – 11 Fabulous Favorites From a Local
San Diego County boasts almost 7,000 restaurants. You will never go hungry here. Although you might go crazy trying to decide where to eat! So for all you San Diego visitors, especially my friends flying into “America’s Finest City” for Social Media Immersion with Mari Smith, and the Social Media Marketing World conference, I’ve created … Continue reading
If There Is A Downside to Home Swap, This Would Be It
When visiting Colorado in March, spring skiing must be on the agenda. My husband, Stan and I made a last minute decision to visit our son in Denver for Easter. Our daughter decided to change her plans and meet us in Denver as well, so suddenly our vacation would include the entire family. I was … Continue reading
St. Patrick’s Day Recipe for REAL Irish Soda Bread
Buttermilk, I thought to myself, how will that taste in a bread recipe? I turned the postcard over and looked at the photograph on the front. A round domed loaf rested alongside a pot of jam and a few daffodils. I flipped the postcard over again and re-read the recipe. There were four basic ingredients: … Continue reading
Travel Advice: Tips on Home Exchange from Pauline Frommer
Travel expert weighs in how to make that perfect home exchange, and save a bundle. By Pauline Frommer, Special to the Toronto Star, Published Mon. Feb. 4, 2013 Like a Tennessee Williams heroine, Shelley Miller believes in the kindness of strangers. She has good reason to do so: Since 2000, she has lent her home … Continue reading
