Seasonal School of Culinary Arts: Asheville, Ithaca, Sonoma, Paris by Cynthia English Food: Eat. Chef: Cook. Restaurant: Serve. School: Homework. Asheville: Hip. Ithaca: Unusual. Sonoma: Famous. Paris: Notorious. Before I spent 5 ½ school days in Asheville, North Carolina with Susi Gott Séguret,, a line-up of top chefs in the US now residing & working in the…
Had enough of “staycations”? Want a travel destination that won’t break the piggy bank? Portland, Oregon is more than recycling, kale chips and polar fleece. This pacific northwest city is alive with quirky culture. There’s a couple of mandatory details to discuss first. One: Watch at least one episode of “Portlandia” to understand this Berkeley-er-than-thou…
The central coast is celebrating harvest and hosting their annual four-day culinary extravaganza SAVOR. For two of those days the main event is held at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch on September 28 and 29, 2013. The main event will highlight the talents of winemakers, celebrity chefs, brew masters, fishermen, artisanal food producers, Sunset experts,…
When I think of Orlando, the Magic Kingdom and Mickey Mouse immediately come to mind. A great thought for the truly young at heart thrill seeker who enjoys costume characters and amusement park rides. But, honestly, not a pretty picture for a single professional woman who wants a little R&R poolside with a bit of…
September 26 – 29: Cavallo Point Optimal Health Weekend Retreat Series If you need a break, Cavallo Point is offering a wonderful retreat that is right across the Golden Gate Bridge. The retreat – entitled “Manage Stress, Cultivate Resilience” – will be held at Cavallo Point from Thursday, September 26 – Sunday, September 29, 2013…
Boquete, Panama has become one of those “it” places that expats have been flocking to relocate to in recent decades. Fortunately, it is still under the radar of places such as Costa Rica and Cuenca, Ecuador; and still retains an authenticity, a low-key vibe, that keep it from simply being gringo-land in Central America….
While the usual tourists to Mexico flock to Cancun and Cabo, there is a select group of Divas who head to a secret part of Mexico, hidden in the jungles and on the coast of the state of Oaxaca. This little place is called Huatulco (pronounced Wa-tool-co). It is a charming area that is rich…