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 … [Read more...]
How Do People in Spain Stay Young Looking?
While I was sitting at a restaurant in Barcelona, Spain, overlooking the sprawling La Rambla, I could see people of all ages walking by. Those who were Spanish appeared to be slim and active, even those who were elderly. By contrast, if you walk into a Walmart in the U.S., you may see even young people maneuvering the store on scooters or walking with a cane. I didn't see … [Read more...]