Our AmaWaterways river cruise on the Danube began in Budapest, Hungary. The Hungarian capital glows on the Danube with magnificently grandiose buildings that are golden in the dark. Find a local guide in Budapest, here. Read other posts from this trip: We stayed at the Sofitel Chain Bridge Hotel, which overlooks the River Danube. In general, we prefer small … [Read more...]
Burrata and Avocado Tartine
Ever since I attended a bread-making workshop, I became spoiled for home-baked bread. This open-face Burrata and Avocado Tartine recipe is a yummy sandwich topper on crusty bread whether you bake it yourself or pick up a fresh artisanal loaf. Enjoy this recipe! Yummy burrata Fresh Italian-made burrata from Italy is like nothing you can ever imagine It's considered … [Read more...]
Wild Yeast French Country Loaf With Expert Tips
I attended a 4-hour breadmaking class in Culver City led by Rose Lawrence of Red Bread where we all learned how to make an artisan wild-yeast French Country Loaf. Baking bread is a complicated but satisfying process. When done right, it takes hours to make. Read the tips below this recipe to get the most out of baking your bread. Enjoy this recipe: All of … [Read more...]
No Sweat: A Book About Exercise by Michelle Segar PhD: Review
Are you one of those people who hate to exercise but you do it anyway because you want to lose weight? You’d think that would be a good reason to sweat till you burn, but it's not. I’ve been reading a book called "No Sweat” by Michelle Segar Ph.D. She was one of the speakers at an event I attended. Michelle generously gave each of the attendees a … [Read more...]
How to Find Your True Self Over 50 – Who Are You?
Have you ever asked yourself, "Who is my true self?" It's a mysterious question because some of us have no idea who we are really are. I was at a conference, and one of our speakers was Nia Peeples. She’s an actress best known for her part as “Nicole” in the TV series “Fame.” Nia talked about the process she's been going through to rebrand herself. Throughout her acting … [Read more...]