Budapest is a fabulous city. We are running ourselves ragged, and loving it. Decided on the Budapest Card (about $50 per person). It has paid for itself in museum entry fees alone, not to mention all the public transportation. We … Continue reading →
The wife of Dan’s oldest childhood friend is a tiny, lovely woman with a rare warmth and inner beauty. Everyone who knows her loves her. If you put a picture in the dictionary next to the word “goodness”, it would … Continue reading →
We decided that today we would visit two towns of interest to us, plus the shrine of Bom Jesus. Guimaraes is the birthplace of the nation of Portugal. So designated because Afonso proclaimed himself king in 1139 and made the … Continue reading →
Step One 2 cups: Organic Sun-dried Tomatoes 3-4 cups: Water Boil Tomatoes in water just long enough to soften them to a pliable state, but not cook them. Strain Tomatoes and reserve water. Cool tomatoes to room temperature before moving … Continue reading →
Well, guys. This is the last week. I’ll leave the comment period open until Wednesday night. Whoever has most total points gets the brand new game mailed. I should be able to mail it before I leave next week. And, … Continue reading →
Gina DePalma has come through with yet another heavenly dolce. The SlowTrav Sunday Slow Baker are at week 9 of our baking odessy through Dolce Italiano. This week was Marta’s turn and she selected the Buttersweet Chocolate and Hazelnut Cookies. … Continue reading →
From Leijo we headed seriously uphill toward Soajo. The mountain we climbed before coming back down was intimidating, to say the least. I, who am not at all afraid of heights, got butterflies looking straight down some 2,100 feet with … Continue reading →
I’m going to take a major karma hit here, I know. The only thing I can say to defend myself is that I am being careful not to show anything that can identify either the book or the author. Plus, … Continue reading →
Yellow: Who, on the 2004 presidential campaign trail, promoted the health benefits of eating rabbit? Teresa Heinz Kerry (wife of John Kerry) Purple Who was the host of America’s first TV cooking show, I Love to Eat, which debuted in … Continue reading →
We got back from our memory lane trip late last night. I had a 7 AM meeting this morning. So, not only did I not get my Sunday Slow Baking done, I also didn’t get my trivia contest questions posted. … Continue reading →