Looking for a great summer getaway? Put Colorado Springs on your shortlist. An inexpensive flight from many U.S. cities, phenomenal outdoors activities, history, and a great local food scene — this city on the...
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Potato Ragout with a Watercress & Endive Salad
Ah, the French ragout. Be still my heart.
A ragout is simply a stew, with or without meat, and this one is perfect for summer new potatoes, and wonderful with a green salad with a...
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India North to South: Regional and Cultural Foodways
The subcontinent of India is a massive place, both culturally and gastronomically. A three week trip to India brought the complexities of Indian foodways into focus for me....
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Addictive: West Texas Steak Rub
This comes from my many trips to the Big Bend region of Texas. I've been making this steak rub for well over twenty years now, and it's a favorite staple in my spice cupboard....
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Around the Caribbean with Celebrity Reflection
Looking for Celebrity Reflection Caribbean cruise reviews? Here is my experience on Celebrity Reflection's "Ultimate Caribbean Cruise," two weeks to Key West, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Mexico, and the Cayman Islands. ...
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Chili Rubbed Salmon with Crispy Skin
Quick, yummy, and good for you! It checks all the boxes for me :-) . I really love this homemade chili rub -- it's full of flavor, but with just a hint of sweetness....
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Shall We Have Cornish Pasties?
If the beauty of the wild northern coast of Cornwall isn't enough to make you fall in love with this region of England, then the Cornish pasty will push you over the edge....
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Calendar Wallpaper for June 2018
It's June 2018 . . . we're approaching the halfway mark for the year already!
The flowers all over Ireland are perfectly gorgeous, and here are some lovely ones from Killarney....
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