Artists Consider the Dali Lama. A must see showing from Dec 1st thru March 16, 2008 Yerba Buena Center for the ArtsWorks by more than 88 artists from more than 30 countries comprise a landmark exhibition. A truly diverse and delightful collection of intriguing executions with one man as the central subject, the life of…
When I read Mediterranean Kitchens succinct motto, I knew I’d hit pay-dirt. As an experienced food, wine and travel writer, this has always been my fave way to travel but it takes an enormous amount of time, energy and trade contacts. Therefore, I am thrilled to give my Good Housekeeping Gourmet Seal of Approval to…
The Caribbean Island of Dominica has earned Benchmark designation as a Green Globe Destination for the third year in a row from the prestigious eco-tourism organization, Green Globe 21. Dominica became the first country ever to receive this designation in October 2004. Green Globe 21 requires all of its 442 total participating operations and communities…
Three cheers for erotic writer Rachelle Chase! Her sumptuous Finding Derek contest unearthed a sea of GORGE yourself on gorgeous men! All wanting to be named Derek, the real world face of Rachelle’s hunky hero from Sex Lounge. The WINNER was just announced, and I think I even got a date out of the thang!…
Part TwoFlash forward one week later. We were both healthier, leaner, and, this is BIG, so much more relaxed and downright happy. Not one complaint had passed Sis’s lips for seven whole days, which has got to be an all time record! An intimate, structured environment, (though privacy is never an issue since there are…
I just returned from a really good dining experience at the brand new Fish & Farm Restaurant, located downtown in the Mark Twain Hotel. It offers a VERY P.C. menu:The food is almost all sourced from within 100 miles.All the produce is organic, as well as many of their wines.The seafood and meat are all…
There is a time and place for everything. I recently returned from a week’s stay at a challenging “boot-camp” where I hiked, swam, and worked out non-stop, surviving on only 1200 calories a day (no coffee or wine) and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. But it’s certainly not for whusses, gourmands, or…