We took a winter trip to Eastern and Central Europe, including Poland, Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic. While we were in Poland, we had one of my favorite Polish dishes, Polish Hunter's Stew, known there as Bigos. Enjoy this recipe! The National Dish of Poland I used to have a Polish acting teacher who would spend days cooking a huge pot of Bigos for his … [Read more...]
Glühwein: Christmas Market Mulled Wine
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 also … [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...]
Canandaigua, New York | Anti-Aging Wine in the Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes, in Upper New York State, are known for their excellent anti-aging wine. That's because it contains a high concentration of resveratrol, which is found in the skin of the grapes grown there. It's produced naturally, has life-sustaining properties, and helps prevent heart disease and cancer, depending on how it's grown and processed. I had to try some when I … [Read more...]