This is a really quick 2-part post. 1. I’m off to Venice (Italy) this weekend, there for 10…
Far-off Food Cravings
I think everyone has certain foods that they’d travel the world for. We all have cravings. And when…
More Shameless Self-Promotion
Earlier this year, a good friend working in a publishing house emailed me and asked if I’d be…
Chiva Som Part 3
Over the weekend, my wife and I took a Thai Spa Cuisine cooking class at Chiva-Som. It was,…
Chiva Som Part 2 – Whole Grain Croissants?
Before coming to Chiva-Som, I don’t think I would have ever considered eating a whole grain croissant. And…
Chiva-Som Part 1
Chiva-Som means “haven for life”, and for the well-heeled guests who frequent this gorgeous spa in order to…
“Work” Trip
I love it when work and pleasure come together. I’m off tomorrow to spend a few days in…
A Great Tea Shop
On my last trip to Paris, walking from one appointment to another, I passed by a gorgeous little…
My Favourite Ham and Cheese Sandwich
I mentioned in my last post that my last couple of trips to Italy have been to Venice….