Feb 10, 2012

There is a lot to enjoy in the Lake Charles, Louisiana area: history, nature, and adventure but for those who are interested in a great food destination nothing rivals Southwest Louisiana known for Cajun and Creole specialties. The Cajuns descended from the Nova Scotia French who settled along the waterways and bayous. Creoles are of French and European lineage

Mar 2, 2011

Traverse City! Where, you say? Well, you’re probably saying “where,” but there is one thing I can tell you for sure, once you have visited Traverse City you won’t forget exactly where it is in Northern Michigan. In fact, it’s a jewel of a secret destination. After all, there are some amazing spas, lots of wines (think Madonna’s father’s winery)

Jul 12, 2010

A fish boil is a must-do when in Door County, Wisconsin. It is good eating prepared with flair and fire. Many people from Norway, Iceland, and Sweden settled in Door County making their living off the plentiful fish in Lake Michigan and it is these groups that brought the fish boil concept to Door County. Basically fish boils have been a Door County happening

Jan 18, 2010

Food in the Bay Area is a destination in itself, but on a recent visit my son only had ideas of satisfying his sweet tooth. Dreams of chocolate, cupcakes, and candy put a new spin on our itinerary. My husband and I decided to visit some of the sweetest destinations in and nearby San Francisco. We soon discovered the sweet life is as fun for adults as it is for

Nov 13, 2009

It’s early Friday morning and Cleveland’s West Side Market is already bustling. Here, four days a week, over 100 vendors hock their wares from just-harvested produce and artisan cheeses to freshly made pasta and made-from-scratch pastries. Wafting out of each vendor’s space is a different, tantalizing aroma: the comforting smell of freshly baked bread, the

Sunny Isles, FL (July 30, 2009) – Uncork the ideal getaway with an international wine country weekend in the sunshine state. The Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort and Miami International Wine Fair combine forces to serve up an unforgettable vacation package boasting a beachfront getaway coupled with a sophisticated wine tasting that spans all seven