A Travel Assistant

I do love a good glass of wine. It's been said often enough that life is too short to drink bad wine and I wholeheartedly agree. There has always been a debate about old world versus new world wines and who is best at it. I personally prefer old world wines but I have had some absolutely amazing vintages out of California, a new world vintage. I've been to France (Bordeaux, Bourgogne), Italy (Tuscany, Veneto, Campania), Spain (Rioja, Mallorca), and California (Napa, Sonoma),

"Life is too short to drink bad wine" is a well-known expression, but its precise origin is unclear, although it is often misattributed...

If there's one culinary delight that transcends cultural boundaries, it's chocolate. This magical mix of cocoa, sugar, and pure bliss has...

If you’re a lover of the great outdoors and have a passion for fine food, then Canada’s Véloroute Gourmande (The Gourmet Route) is an...

I did warn you in my toast, er..., post about bread that I was going to follow up with one about cheese. I still believe that cheese and...

Like so many others during the Covid pandemic I tried my hand at baking bread. I made some pretty respectable loaves I have to admit and...

There was a funny scene in one of the Avengers movies where Hawkeye’s daughter says “who puts mayo on hotdogs?” in response to her mother...

In 1873 French author Jules Verne took us around the world in 80 days. What if, while traversing the globe, the reader stopped in for a...

I do like a good Cappuccino or a frothy Caffè Latte but tea has always been one of my favorite drinks. A nice hot cup of Orange Pekoe...

Graphic Courtesy of Vecteezy Of everywhere I travel there is one area that stands out to me as my absolute favorite and I find myself...

I love to travel and I love to cook. Merging these two when on vacation is an experience I cherish. Each country I've been to presents a...

Travel not only broadens the mind but it also expands your culinary experiences. There is great joy in finding a new treat while abroad,...

Introduction The other day my wife told me that France was the number one destination for tourists in the world. I didn't believe her. I...