Made in America. Moonshine & Morels. Downright Sexy.

Made in America. Moonshine & Morels. Downright Sexy.

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…

Visit Portland Oregon: Portlandia Style

Visit Portland Oregon: Portlandia Style

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…

September 26-29: SAVOR the Central Coast
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September 26-29: SAVOR the Central Coast

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,…

A Luxury Escape Minutes from the Magic Kingdom: The Villas of Grand Cypress

A Luxury Escape Minutes from the Magic Kingdom: The Villas of Grand Cypress

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…

Cavallo Point Optimal Health Weekend Retreat

Cavallo Point Optimal Health Weekend Retreat

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…