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PASO ROBLES VINEYARD WEDDING

Teri B.

September 9, 2015

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

Weddings are generally happy occasions, but some are just downright joyful … and a recent family wedding definitely was the latter. All the elements were there: gorgeous setting (HammerSky Vineyards in Paso Robles); beautiful bride and handsome groom; wonderful weather (unseasonably mild); and the feeling that this couple is in it for the long haul. […]

WEEKEND IN BIG BEAR = BIG SURPRISE!

Teri B.

August 25, 2015

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

A recent (and long overdue) visit with a childhood friend without question pulled off a major surprise for me … and I am not easy to surprise! But this was certainly up there in the annals of creating a memory for the ages. We grew up together in the much-desired and then-new neighborhood of Ladera Heights. […]

Reunion in Milan

Teri B.

June 2, 2015

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International Travel, Things I Love, Wining/Dining

Imagine my surprise when a private Facebook message was received in November, 2013: “Are you the Teri Michaels who went to St. Moritz a very long time ago?” To which I replied, “It depends … Who are you??” “It’s me — Maddy from Luxembourg!” Well, then indeed I am one and the same, but for many years […]

BARCELONA – LAST STOP IN SPAIN

Teri B.

May 16, 2015

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International Travel, Things I Love, Wining/Dining

Upon deciding to revisit Spain after a 28-year period, Barcelona was foremost on the list of cities to visit. After just a few days in this vibrant city on the Mediterranean, it is clear what the attraction is for so many — both inhabitants and tourists alike. For sure the thing I am delighted […]

Eating in Spain: “Basqueing” in the Glow of San Sebastian

Teri B.

May 4, 2015

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International Travel, Things I Love, Wining/Dining

After the wonderful stay in Madrid written about the in previous post, we acquired our rental car and drove north some four hours to San Sebastian in Spain’s Basque region. I now know the reason this area is so unique and so concentrated with remarkable restaurants. The answer was provided by a fellow patron at Arzak, ranked […]

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 […]

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