While we were on an AmaWaterways river cruise, we breezed quickly through Bavaria, in Germany, but I managed to take a few noteworthy photos. We were traveling during the holidays, and the theme of our cruise was the Christmas Markets. As you can imagine, there's nowhere that captures Christmas festivity quite like Germany. We stopped briefly in several German villages, but … [Read more...]
Take a Christmasy Trip to Austria
Austria is decked out for the holidays and a delightful place to visit in winter, especially in Vienna and Salzburg which are homes to gorgeous Christmas Markets. Both are where some of the world's most beautiful music originated. During a river cruise on the Danube, we stopped in Melk, Vienna, and Salzburg. Find a local guide in Austria, here. For more details on our … [Read more...]
Budapest: A City of Gleaming Splendor
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...]