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...]
Why Seniors Need Universal Design Basics in Their Home
I thought that remodeling was nothing more than pretty cabinetry and fancy countertops, but I’ve come to see that there’s a whole new facet to adding value through remodeling. Now there’s a concept called Universal Design which is spreading into the world of building and renovation. It started with the idea of catering to physical needs and handicaps, but it became clear … [Read more...]
Stay at Casa Marina: Jacksonville, Florida’s Grand Lady
From the beach, she appeared ethereal, a vision from the past, perhaps some would say otherworldly. I approached slowly, taking in the sight. The Casa Marina, on Jacksonville Beach, had weathered many storms, the most visible, a scar at the top, on the outdoor patio, where she'd been struck by lightning. I walked into the foyer, opening heavy wood doors to … [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...]
Soak in the Rich History of ROME, GEORGIA
I dare you to find another town the size and population of Rome, Georgia with such a storied past and a solid impetus for the future. Rome, with its 36,000 lucky residents, is ideally located between Birmingham, Atlanta, and Chattanooga. Since Georgia is one of the original thirteen colonies, Rome's past runs deep, but with construction underway right now, Rome is poised to … [Read more...]