A Mid-Summer Night’s Stay in New York City’s Seaport District
The Brooklyn Bridge dominates New York City‘s historic Seaport District the way that the Duomo de Santa Maria del Fiore dominates Florence,…
A Day at Zion National Park in Utah
Zion National Park in Utah is one of the most beautiful places in the world. There are a charming Lodge and three…
Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada
Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada makes for a fabulous day trip from Las Vegas or a side stop on the way to Utah.
Your Fabulous Food Day on the Las Vegas Strip
“Nothing succeeds like excess.” If Oscar Wilde was correct, then Las Vegas might be the most successful city in the world. The…
Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Nationals Park is a modern baseball stadium that’s clean and comfortable by sports-venue standards, with nice views of the Washington monuments from…
MGM National Harbor Spa and Salon in Maryland
The soft white spa robe was one of the plushiest I’ve slipped myself into, but I soon slipped out of it and…
Roasted Cauliflower with Za’atar
I’ve been obsessed with za’atar since the fabulously fresh stuff I found at the Carmel Market in Tel Aviv. I love the…
How to make your own Za’atar
Za’atar is a Middle Eastern herb blend with a mild earthy flavor. The best I’ve ever found was at the Carmel Market…
Peperonata
Peperonata is a versatile Italian dish starring sweet peppers and low in simple carbs. I serve it first hot as a side…
Go-To Bars on Coastal Highway at Rehoboth Beach
Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, has a smorgasbord of fun bars and restaurants. But where to go after a day of outlet shopping…
How to Poach Eggs like Julia Child
Sometimes it’s the little things that make or break a meal. One of the many memorable things about my breakfast at Brennan’s…
Two Days in Maryland
The geese glided across the sparkling blue water. The long branches of the white birches reached upward, standing out against the deep…