Lemon Pasta with Kale, Ricotta and Pistachios and Eataly, New York

April 9, 2012

One of the highlights of our trip to New York City was a visit to the incredible Italian mega-marketplace called Eataly. Wandering through Eataly, I was the proverbial kid in the candy store, wondering how much I could cram into my already full suitcase to haul home. We had a plate of silken, homemade ravioli for lunch at La Pizza & Pasta, a restaurant inside Eataly. Stuffed with ricotta and spinach, then tossed with butter, Parmesan, lemon and chopped pistachios, the flavor combination was fantastic. [...]

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Winter Dream Hot Chocolate: Park City, UT

February 20, 2012

With the warmth of spring still a ways off, here’s an adult hot chocolate recipe that will warm you to your toes. It doubles as dessert and an after dinner drink all in one. To hot chocolate add Amaretto and Baileys liqueurs, then top with whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg and chocolate shavings. Like it’s name, it really is a winter dream.

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Vegetarian Chili with Smoked Spices & Park City, UT

February 5, 2011

After a morning of snowshoeing and dog sledding (and of course, playing with the dogs), we had a warming lunch of hearty chili before heading out snowmobiling.

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The Romance of Rome

October 31, 2010

Back from our first trip to Italy, it’s hard to know where to begin. I hoped to blog while we were traveling, sharing each day’s adventures and photos but quickly discovered that was impossible.  There was no time with the jam-packed itinerary we planned. We were on the run from morning to night exploring, eating wonderful food, drinking great wine, shopping and shooting photographs. So where to start? In Rome…

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Spring Cherry Blossoms & Washington DC

May 23, 2010

Spring in Washington DC is lovely and the blooming of the famous cherry trees makes it a special time to visit this great American city. We had a busy week visiting family, seeing the sites, enjoying great food and of course taking lots of photos of the beautiful pink cherry trees blooming in all of their glory. Our timing was perfect as we hit peak bloom weekend.

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Blue Corn Muffins and Enchanting Santa Fe, New Mexico

April 23, 2010

Red or green? When you travel to New Mexico it’s all about the chiles. I recently arrived in Santa Fe just in time for dinner. My taste buds were clamoring for a plate of real New Mexican food and a great margarita.  New Mexican cuisine is influenced by the cuisines of Spain as well as Mexican and American Indian cultures and relies heavily on their wonderful chiles. They are generally red or green with the green chiles being the same chile as the red before [...]

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