Category Archives: ENTREES

ROSEMARY BEACH RESTAURANTS AND RECIPES

ROSEMARY BEACH is aptly named: “Beach” for the glorious sparkling white-quartz sand that hugs the Gulf of Mexico and “Rosemary” both for the flavorful herb and, by extension, the flavorful food that thrives in the northwest Florida beach community. For a 107-acre town welcoming homeowners and vacationers—and an area where almost every rental accommodation sports [...]

PAELLA VALENCIANA

Spanish tourism authorities claim that Germans head to Valencia for the beach and the gastronomy; that the French seek fashion, the design hotels and the gastronomy; and that Americans like the history, the culture and the gastronomy. See a pattern here? Everyone loves Valencia’s gastronomy. I know the reason. It’s called Paella. That luscious rice [...]

¶ Posted 02 September 2012 † Susan Manlin Katzman § SPAIN § TRAVEL § Uncategorized § VALENCIA ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: Albufera, Calasparra rice, Paella de Marisco, Paella Valenciana, Rafael Galvez Benedito, Rafael Vidal, Valencia

BIKINI BOOT CAMP AND GRILLED FISH SALAD

According to recent research (conducted by myself and certainly not with any facts attached), The Riviera Maya, along Mexico’s Caribbean coast, hosts more spas than any other similar-sized area on the planet. Riviera Maya spas run the gamut from five-star palaces of perfection, where attentive staff oil and spoil tony clients in settings both serene [...]

¶ Posted 06 July 2012 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ACCOMMODATIONS § DIETS § MEXICO § RECIPES § RESORTS § RESTAURANTS § RIVIERA MAYA § SALADS § SPAS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: Amansala, Bikini Boot Camp, Grilled Fish Salad, Mexico, Riviera Maya, spa, Tulum

ADLER THERMAE SPA RESORT

Talk about the best of all possible spa worlds. Adler Thermae Spa Resort culls the finest characteristics from its German/Italian partnership to create an ideal wellness getaway. Forgive the stereotyping, but due to the German management, the spa resort is orderly, spotlessly clean and run with medical precision. Italians contribute not only a fabulous location [...]

¶ Posted 27 April 2012 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ACCOMMODATIONS § ITALY § PASTA § RECIPES § RESORTS § SPAS § TRAVEL § TUSCANY ‡ Comments (0) °

SLEEPING AROUND: IRELAND

Tourists like Ireland for many reasons, including Guinness, golf and the easy-going graciousness of the Irish people. I fancy the country for the accommodations and love to sleep around, savoring townhouses, boutique hotels, country manors and ancient castles. I choose properties that not only sport distinguishing factors reflecting Ireland’s rich history and/or culture, but also [...]

¶ Posted 15 November 2011 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ACCOMMODATIONS § RECIPES § TRAVEL ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: Ashford Castle, beef, Bellinter House, G Hotel, Guinness, Ireland, Merrion Hotel, stew

THAILAND PLEASURES

I don’t want to talk about this too much; it might make the Gods jealous. On the other hand, the whole SiamJunk experience is so wonderful that it deserves sharing. Imagine being in Phuket (Southern Thailand), boarding a yacht equipped with six luxury en-suit cabins and an attentive staff that includes a gifted cook. Perhaps [...]

¶ Posted 04 November 2011 † Susan Manlin Katzman § CRUISING § RECIPES § TRAVEL ‡ Comments (0) °

GREAT GRILL

Although it is self-designated “the smallest town on earth, ” Durbuy is large enough to have a restaurant serving what my traveling companions claim is one of the biggest taste treats in all of Belgium. Considering the nature of our trip, this is super-size praise for any size town. I was traveling with four fellow [...]

¶ Posted 29 July 2011 † Susan Manlin Katzman § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments (1) ° Tagged: Belgium, chicken, Durbuy, grill, Le Victoria Restaurant

Croque Madame

The Grove Café & Market in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves French-accented foods in an attractive setting that is part cafe, part coffee house and part gift shop. Add the sum of the parts and you’ll get a whole lot to love, including a terrific Croque Madame popular at breakfast, brunch and lunch.

¶ Posted 12 July 2011 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BRUNCH § CHEESE § CONDIMENTS § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § SANDWICHES ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: Albuquerque, Croque Madame, sandwich, The Grove Cafe & Market

Crowd-Pleasing Barbecue Beef Brisket

A terrific make-ahead barbecue brisket recipe, nice to serve at backyard barbecues and other casual parties.

¶ Posted 20 June 2011 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ENTERTAINING ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: barbecue, beef, summer party

Coffee Rub Seasoning Mix

A seasoning mix based on coffee that can be used to flavor grilled hamburgers, steaks and barbecue ribs as well as stews, roasts and other pork, beef, game and meat dishes.