We took a winter trip to Eastern and Central Europe that included 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 in Poland 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 … [Read more...]
Glühwein: Christmas Market Mulled Wine
I went on a Christmas Market 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 take … [Read more...]
The Artful Mill Town of Bydgoszcz, Poland
The Camerimage Film Festival takes place each year in Bydgoszcz, Poland. My partner was invited to attend as a guest speaker and we spent 4 fun-filled days there. This charming mill town is located in the Northern part of the country on the Brda River. Find a local guide in Bydgoszcz, here. We arrived after a 10-hour flight from Los Angeles to Frankfurt, transferred to a … [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...]
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 anyone … [Read more...]
