Things You Should Never Say to a Creative
Since graduating from college, I’ve test-driven quite a number of careers. Well, I should say “jobs” because none of them ever really…
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Talkin’ Funny: Kitchen and Life Lessons from My Mama
My mother has been gone so long, she seems like a figment of my imagination. Almost seventeen years. Seventeen years is a…
In Vino Veritas: Does a Food Writer Have to Love Wine, Too?
Underutilized wine goblets sit dusty in my cupboards, no doubt envious of the oft-used water and juice glasses. To some, this is appalling; to others, it…
How to Spot a Fake Foodie
* Make no mistake: Being a food snob does not make one a foodie. I have always loved food. My earliest…
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5 Things Every Woman Must Do in Paris
Ah, the City of Light. For centuries, praise for Paris as an epicenter of culture, cuisine, architecture, and art has been well-documented in song, literature, and just about every other medium one can think of. The city’s glorious reputation is no doubt well-deserved. After all, it is home to the…
My Ingenious Stanley Tumbler Hack
Sippin’ in Style: The Cup Craze Taking Over Social Media It seems as if every season, a new trend pops up. If you haven’t heard about the Stanley tumbler cup craze yet, you might be living under a rock—or worse, sipping from a subpar cup. The Stanley tumbler has become…
The Only Travel Slippers You’ll Ever Need
I travel a lot and I admit it. I’m one of those women who relentlessly punishes my feet by wearing heels all the time. If I could, I’d probably wear them to the gym (à la Mariah Carey), but the absolute worst place to wear heels is the airport. I’m…
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Date a Chef
I was recently interviewed by a local publication and the interviewer asked me what kind of guy I usually date. My mind immediately screamed “Chef!” and, while it sounds sexy, dating a chef is the complete opposite. I’m sure you’ve got some ridiculous idea of a tall, dark, handsome culinary…
What Is a Viking River Cruise Really Like?
I’ve been invited to sail with Viking Cruises (river and ocean) several times and curious travelers who have never done so always ask my opinion of the Switzerland-based cruise line. Having sailed the Cities of Light: Prague to Paris, Into the Midnight Sun, and Tulips & Windmills itineraries, I think…
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Hotel Grande Bretagne: A Grecian Jewel
It’s not entirely fair to judge a hotel (or any location in Athens, really) by the ability to see the Acropolis from…
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The Famous Peach Liqueur of Cochem, Germany
Germany’s Mosel Valley is dotted with lush greenery, storybook castles, and endless stretches of vineyards and it is also the place where…
Indulge in a Snowy Nordic Spa Bath Aboard This Cruise Line
There is so much to be admired about a travel company’s commitment to going above and beyond expectations, and unique amenities certainly…
What to Eat & Drink in Costa Rica
Nestled between Nicaragua and Panama, Costa Rica is a Central American country that draws heavily on culinary staples from Latin America yet…
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