Pierre Hermé may have already captured the macaroon flag but now he has his sights set on the traditional ice cream sandwich. Long gone are the days of vanilla ice cream stuck between two chocolate cookies…we know that…but Mr. Hermé has taken it a step further. He has remade his singular Ispahan macaroon (rose biscuit, rose […]
Venice, Venezia, La Serennissima…everyone knows its name…it’s been dreamt of, written about, extolled, lauded, hated (by few) and now it’s your turn to experience it with a little help from my Venice itinerary for the first timer. For the ultimate beginner, Venice is a hugely popular destination in Italy! Founded in the 9th century, Venice […]
Gosh darn, I love Venice! It is the most enjoyable place to discover new bits. All the hustle and bustle of a big city but no traffic, no noise, great food….the list goes on. I could be there a month and not do everything I want….this time it was a week with the girls. Our […]
It’s crazy that I have never been to Las Vegas. I love everything tacky, big and over the top. It just has never worked out. My first impression was GET ME OUTTA HERE. After being on the road all day and coming from God’s country, it was understandable. A tidal wave of people, glitz and […]
The drive from Sedona to Flagstaff on the 89A is one of the prettiest scenic routes in Arizona and – in a state where the Grand Canyon sits – that is saying something. From the red rocks of Sedona up 2000 ft to the Oak Creek Vista, to the incredible-ness of the Grand Canyon then […]
For years, Sedona, in my mind, was always where U2’s Concert At Red Rocks was held. Don’t know why as that concert was filmed in Colorado. It was the beauty of the surrounding landscape that made me think Sedona..and I wanted to be there, with or without U2. (Couldn’t help myself!) Was it the same..you’re […]
