An American Thanksgiving in Cairo
Of course I did what every savvy American cook would do when unexpectedly coming into contact with the head of her food—I screamed. Read more…
The Tastiest Streets in Madrid
“Madrid has none of the look that you expect of Spain... yet when you get to know it, it is the most Spanish of all cities, the best to live… Read more…
Tutankhamun – The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs
The Colossus of King Tut is a statue I have never seen before. Rising ten feet above me and looming over the first section of the Pacific Science Center’s new exhibit, it evokes Read more…
Best Value For Money Travel Destinations Part 1.
People tend to think that travel costs a lot of money, but I am here to prove to you that travel can be very affordable. For those with a limited… Read more…
Finding Spirituality Everywhere
About every quarter, we pack an overnight bag, leave the dogs with a housesitter, and drive the two-and-a-half hours from LA to San Diego to visit my favorite cousin, Randy, and his long-time girlfriend, Lisa. Wonderful people, warm, hospitable and friendly, Lisa is a Catholic who attends mass, well, religiously, and Randy is a bit of an atheist. In fact, he seems to have embraced food as his religion, and Greg and I inevitably come home with a "meat hangover" by Sunday evening. Read more…