When someone mentions “lake country” — it’s Italy that usually comes to mind, but there’s a smaller, cheaper, less crowded version — the Bodensee (Lake Constance in English). It covers, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, but the German part is most accessible, least expensive and the focus of this month’s travel post. The water is clear,…
Clear turquoise water, yachts, secluded beaches and amazing food. It’s hard not to fall in love with St. Martin. Although busier than some other Caribbean islands, you can avoid most of the traffic and cruisegoers if you stay away from the Dutch side and head over to the cheaper and more charming French area. (Yet another…
Just as with the “Homemades” and “Crabby Snacks” in Silver Linings Playbook, we all have our traditions for game day food. (Note that these are NOT common fare for most Eagles fans.) But when it’s Super Bowl Sunday and your team isn’t playing, everything changes. Instead of sulking, use it as an opportunity to serve…
For some reason, the idea of coming in from the snowy wilderness to a warm and crackling fire with a giant pot of borscht seemed to resonate with me. I’ve never even been anywhere at a time of year when this dish would typically be served, but I had some extra beets to use up…
Happy New Year everyone! Apologies for being delinquent in my posts of late. The holidays were a whirlwind of visiting family and friends, and, of course, eating lots of good food. All in all, it was a wonderful end to an amazing year for me. 2013 has been busy so far (need to get a…
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