Pass-a-Grille, Florida, is on the southernmost tip of St. Pete’s Beach, outside of Tampa. A visit there is a venture back in time to the era of Pez containers, pink flamingos, and kitschy surfboards. It’s almost like being in a time capsule of old Florida nostalgia. This tiny piece of Paradise makes a charming getaway for those wishing to disappear, a romantic nook for … [Read more...]
What Makes Peruvian Cuisine so Amazing?
Peruvian cuisine is a 5,000-year fusion of Native Indian, Spanish, African, Italian, French, Moroccan, Chinese, Japanese and Polynesian cultures and flavors. The empires of the Moche that flourished in the Northern coasts and valleys of Peru during the 2nd- 8th centuries and the Inca who dwelled in northern and central South America from the 13th century built … [Read more...]
Which DNA Test is Right For You?
I’ve always been curious to find out more about my family’s ancestry and its roots. My late brother had spent time working on our family tree, contacting relatives, and putting pieces of the puzzle in place. I took an autosomal DNA test with AncestryDNA to see what it came up with. An autosomal test will locate cousins from all parts of a family tree based … [Read more...]
Mexican Style Fish Tacos
Mexican-style Fish tacos are my go-to when I'm in the mood for Mexican food. They're small bites that you can enjoy as part of a meal or even as a snack. You can choose from a wide variety of fish such as wild salmon, sole, shrimp, mussels, swordfish, and local fish but fresh is always best. Although fish in tacos is tasty when fried, it is healthier and less calorie dense … [Read more...]
Why Denver, Colorado is Where Culture and Beauty Thrive
Denver is my birthplace, but we left when I was 3-years old and settled in Southern California. This was the first time I had been back in decades. It’s a clean, fun-filled city with a thriving downtown a mile above sea level. Pine-treed peaks dot the majestic Rockies in the distance, taking you from wilderness to modern metropolis in thirty minutes. While walking … [Read more...]