I went on a Christmas Market river cruise several years ago from Budapest to Prague and had an amazing time. One of the treats we enjoyed on the streets in Germany and Austria was Glühwein, which is a warm mulled and spiced wine. It's a delightful beverage that will keep you warm on a cold winter's day. Its spicy aroma will instantly put you in a happy mood. You can … [Read more...]
The Artful Mill Town of Bydgoszcz, Poland
The Camerimage Film Festival takes place each year in Bydgoszcz, Poland. My partner, who was a cameraman in the film industry, was invited to attend as a guest speaker. We spent 4 fun-filled days there. This charming mill town is located in the Northern part of Poland, on the Brda River. Find a local guide in Bydgoszcz, here. We arrived after a 10-hour flight from Los … [Read more...]
Cacao Tea Recipe from the Island of Grenada
“Like Water for Chocolate” and “Chocolat” are two of my favorite movies. There’s just something sexy when chocolate is in a title. Women are naturally drawn to it. I’m not sure why that is. Maybe because it's orgasmic just thinking about biting into a luscious piece. Eating chocolate can often be better than, well, you know. Or anything made from the magical cacao bean, … [Read more...]
Whiskey Glazed Salmon: Will Make You a Fish Lover
Do you love salmon but want a recipe that has a little zing? This Whisky glazed salmon recipe will tickle your tastebuds and may even make you a little tipsy. Enjoy this recipe! The salmon fillets are marinated in an unbelievably yummy combination of brown sugar, vanilla, bourbon, soy, ginger, lemon, onions, and garlic. It’s easy to make and you'll become a … [Read more...]
Octogenarian Max Izenberg on Catching Health Instead of Disease
My friend Max Izenberg, author of Who Took My Chocolate Cake writes: "I came across an interesting comment the other day – 'let’s catch health instead of disease' – and that really triggered my thinking about health and wellness, especially as we get older." But how do we catch that elusive condition known as “health”? There is so much material written about it on a daily … [Read more...]