Can I start by announcing the obvious? I cannot believe it is practically August. And we are still, more or less, home. While I have had several personal trips canceled this year, I have been cooking more, so that is a good thing. I’ve also been baking – pita bread […]
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Over the past several months, we have dealt with all sorts of situations for clients: trips canceled, vacations rescheduled, vow renewals put on hold, insurance claims filed, and more. With that comes a range of emotions including anger, frustration, disappointment, fear, acceptance, and everything in between. Everyone is coping with […]
I’ll start by telling you that I had a completely different message for today. But after this weekend’s news, that can wait. I can’t solve the problem of systemic racism and inequality in one post, and that is not my intention. Instead, I want to share something personal with you: […]
Cruising can be a wonderful way to travel. If you have not been on a cruise, you may have images of gigantic floating cities, and long lines. While the mainstream cruise lines are generally large ships, they also have a lot to do, and are especially good for traveling with […]
This is far more relaxing than preparing a meal for twenty. Last week I was aboard a beautiful ship with friends and family. Thursday was Thanksgiving. While we already celebrated with turkey and stuffing a couple of weeks ago, I am once again reminded of how great cruising […]
Thanksgiving is not just a day. It is a feeling of gratitude, a moment of celebrating the good in our lives and sharing those good feelings with others. It does not matter if that happens on the fourth Thursday of November, or some other time. In this case, it happened on […]
Key West’s newest restaurant month is in full force. Wine Dine Key West makes multi-course dining affordable. At $20 for a two-course lunch or $35 for a three-course dinner, the possibilities are astounding. This marks the first year of the event, and with seventeen restaurants participating, it is quickly becoming a […]
When I make chicken soup, I make a lot of it. With dozens of people in and out over the holidays, it never goes to waste. Plus, having extra is never a bad thing. As the Jewish holidays approach, I plan ahead and make the chicken soup weeks in advance, […]
I hate to shop. There. I said it. I understand that there are these mythical creatures that actually enjoy it, but I can tell you one thing for sure: I am not one of them. There are so many reasons why I hate to shop, and I know I am […]
Like most people, I like things the way I like them, and I cannot stand inefficiency, real or perceived. For example, I want to get the dishes done in as few loads as possible, with a minimal amount of hand washing involved. Sometimes that means I feel compelled to reload the […]