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...]
Chocolate Almond Torte: Decadent No-Flour Pleasure
Don't feel guilty about eating something a little decadent once in a while like my scrumptious no-flour chocolate almond torte recipe featured below. You can't spend your life depriving yourself of life's simple pleasures. Enjoy this recipe! I used organic cocoa powder, organic sugar, and raw nutritious almonds to make this chocolate almond torte. You'll … [Read more...]