World’s best places to live 2009: What is it about Europe, anyways?
I just read another world’s best places to live article. Don’t ask me why. I see the headline and feel compelled to click to see…
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When you absolutely must have your espresso on the go
Made by mypressi, it’s called the ‘TWIST’, sells for $129 and uses Co2 cartridges (via a “pneumatic engine”), so power is not required. May I…
Casa del Lagarto Azul, Loreto Bay: An obsession revisited
It just occurred to me today that the last article I wrote about my Casa del Lagarto Azul (Loreto Bay, Agua Viva Phase, Lot #25)…
Artesa Vineyards & Winery’s new head of winemaking, Mark Beringer, on ‘WineTales’
For those of you that love Pinots and Chardonnays, we have a special guest on the latest ‘Wine Tales’ episode. Mark Beringer is a 5th…
‘I dream of lemons’ Lemon Dream Cupcakes
If you really want to be decadent, serve with a scoop of vanilla gelato and sprinkle some lemon zest on top.
Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon Portugal: Manueline style at its finest
It was a Sunday so after walking around the beautiful courtyard, I was fortunate to also witness a service taking place.
Baby hummingbirds arrive in Loreto Bay
Guest post by Jane Lurie. A baby hummingbird has been in our back courtyard all day. He has been hopping around one of our chairs…
Wild Pear Restaurant, Salem Oregon: A quick stop for a light lunch
Yesterday’s day trip out to Portland and Salem Oregon landed me at Wild Pear Restaurant for a light lunch. After consuming, in retrospect, too many…
Il Campanile Restaurant, Loreto Baja: New restaurant, familiar Loreto Bay friends
My favorites were the Spinach Ravioli and the Lobster Ravioli.
A 60-minute taste of historic Harvard Yard
The historic library in Harvard Yard burned down and the entire book collection was lost.