Saint Simons Island
In less than three days, I went shrimping, toured the Maritime Museum, enjoyed a low country boil and met with several purveyors of incredibly delicious Georgia fare.
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The City of Napa
Much to our delight, the next stop was a visit to Anette’s Chocolates and a tour from co-founder Anette Madsen-Yazidi. She and her brother Brent Madsen have been in business together for nearly 20 years. Wine infused chocolates and sauces are their signature, but I couldn’t get enough of the Chili Lime Tequila Tortilla Brittle or the Fiery Beer Brittle with Spanish peanuts.
Rome to Montefalco – Wine In Italy
Weary from the flights from California’s west coast to Rome, Italy, I was ready for an espresso. One of the first impressions to hit me as I walked around the Fiumicino airport was the energy, the animation of the Italians. I stopped at a café and savored the strong aroma and bold taste. Ah, this [...]
Venice, Las Vegas
For me, part of the joy of life is the surprises it throws at you. When we checked into The Palazzo in Las Vegas, little did I think I would not set foot off the property until we checked out three days later. There ‘s so much to see and do between The Palazzo and [...]
Winter Wonderland – Campania, Italy
Giorgio greeted us, umbrella in hand, a smile from ear to ear. “Welcome to Villa Matilde!” Rain wasn’t dampening anyone’s spirits on this soggy Saturday. We tasted Fiano and Aglianico, savored delicious bite-sized appetizers, feasted on cici and pasta soup with fresh bread and olive oil while the crackling fire warmed us. What a fine [...]
Perugia Bound
Saturday morning I’ll land at Rome’s Fiumicino airport, where I will meet up with a group of fellow bloggers as we eat and drink our way through Orvieto, Montefalco and Torgiano before finally arriving in Perugia in the heart of Umbria.
But Did You Visit Napa?
Napa was a hotspot for “speakeasies” and “comfort houses” during prohibition. It had a reputation for being rough and tumble. George has a way with bringing the past to life and he captivated us all with tale after tale.
