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Europe 2015 – First Stop: Madrid

Teri B.

April 22, 2015

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International Travel

Want to eat at a restaurant whose ranking on the World’s Best is either #1 or #2 depending on the year?  No problem! Simply plan a trip to Spain, including the Barcelona area; contact the restaurant way far in advance; and then wait. That is precisely what I did in preparation for the big Post-Tax-Season annual vacation.  And, I […]

IN THE BEGINNING: MY VERY OWN “GARDEN OF EDEN”

Teri B.

April 7, 2015

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Things I Love, Things You Should Know, Wining/Dining

Last year I wrote about full-scale country farming in pricey zip codes. I am thrilled to now show you the results. But before the inevitable reveal, a bit of background … The project started with a small investment in a composter. This is my second foray into making use of table scraps (the green stuff; not proteins) plus coffee […]

SUMMER 2015 — WHERE WILL YOU BE?

Teri B.

March 17, 2015

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International Travel, Things You Should Know, Wining/Dining

This time of year finds many of us thinking we need to get some plans together for the coming summer and beyond. Maybe it is “spring cleaning,” that certain period where you are incentivized to act. The days are longer, brighter, warmer and full of looking forward. With the euro dropping practically daily […]

FOUR DAYS IN FLORIDA — AMAZING TIME AT DAYTONA 500

Teri B.

February 25, 2015

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U.S. Travel, Wining/Dining

I can’t believe I went to The Daytona 500. There — I’ve said it (dare I add “vroom, vroom??”). Why the hell would I go given my knowledge of NASCAR (practically nothing)? Well, the obvious answer is that typically where the hubby goes, so do I. And this is the second-to-last major American sporting event […]

JANUARY CELEBRATIONS; 48 HOURS IN SEATTLE; VICTORY IN DALLAS

Teri B.

January 19, 2015

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Things I Love, U.S. Travel, Wining/Dining

January always kicks off with something near and dear to my heart … that would my birthday on the 8th that is shared by a cousin, nephew, friends and, of course, The King. The first celebration was both for me and also in honor of the daughter’s full-time job (indeed a reason to celebrate). Off we […]

THE FRENCH LAUNDRY — PARTY OF 4; OTHER STORIES FROM THANKSGIVING IN NAPA

Teri B.

December 16, 2014

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U.S. Travel, Wining/Dining

How does one judge whether something is considered wildly extravagant or simply a great luxury to be savored? That was the question debated when we (the hubby and I) took our two adult children — both mid 20’s — to the French Laundry for one of the restaurant’s remarkable gastronomic experiences. Obviously this was their […]

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