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PEAR AND ROQUEFORT QUICHE

If If real men don’t eat quiche, I want to sit next to one the next time I’m at a

Posted 11 March 2010 † susan § CHEESE § ENTERTAINING § RECIPES ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , ,

PAD THAI

Last time I saw Bangkok, I took cooking lessons at Epicurean Kitchen, a cooking school

Posted 18 February 2010 † susan § RECIPES ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , , ,

CANYON RANCH NOURISH COOKBOOK

Canyon Ranch’s new cookbook, NOURISH authored by corporate chef Scott UehleinC

Posted 16 January 2010 † susan § BOOKS § DIETS § RECIPES § SPAS ‡ Comments (0) °

DANNY MEYER’S BACON ROAST TURKEY

Once upon a time, Danny Meyer gave me his favorite recipe for turkey. This was after the iconic
restaurateur opened Union Square Cafe and Gramercy Tavern, two of New York City’s most beloved restaurants, but before he opened Eleven Madison Park, Tabla, Blue Smoke, Shake Shack and The Modern, the decidedly luscious dining room in the [...]

Posted 20 November 2009 † susan § ENTERTAINING § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , , , , , , , ,

JULIA & PORK ROAST

I can’t say we were friends, more like friendly acquaintances. We would sometimes sit together at industry events and food conferences. Lucky me. Like almost every other cook at the time, I revered her, not only because she was one of the first TV cooks and her recipes never failed to produce something glorious, but [...]

Posted 13 October 2009 † susan § RECIPES ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , ,

APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA

Tucked into Franklin County, Florida, an area affectionately called the “Forgotten Coast,” probably because it lacks the hordes of tourists found in other parts of the state, Apalachicola (www.apalachicolabay.org) is a perfectly wonderful place to visit for a truly laid-back, maybe-fish-a-bit, maybe-hit-the-beach, maybe-see-a little-nature vacation.
More village than town (only one electric street light in the whole [...]

Posted 26 September 2009 † susan § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , ,

HEATHROW TERMINAL 5

FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST AT V BAR

 Airport food can be dismal, but Heathrow’s new Terminal 5 provides some far-better-than-average options. I found one of the simpler outlets, V Bar, while trudging through the terminal at 3:30 a.m. Midwest time, transferring from a Chicago-to-Rome-through-London flight.
“Morning special,” lured the chalkboard outside the bar, “Bacon sandwich on thick homemade [...]

Posted 14 September 2009 † susan § RESTAURANTS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , ,

EASY LAST-MINUTE DINNER PARTY

SHRIMP/SAUSAGE BOIL

So let’s say in a fit of madness you invited the _________(fill in the blank: family, neighbors, office friends, beer-drinking pals) for an impromptu mid-summer dinner. You have less than two hours to shop, cook and otherwise get ready. Watta ya do? First head to a grocer that has it all: shrimp, plump smoked [...]

Posted 04 August 2009 † susan § ENTERTAINING § RECIPES ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: , , , ,

SWEET SPRING SAVINGS

SKI

So here’s a good deal for ski fans. Fly into Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), book lodging through Telluride Central Reservations (1-800-854-3062) and get a $100 credit toward your airfare. Book a Ski & Stay package with participating lodgers and save even more: 5% off lodging and 15% off lift tickets. The offer is valid throughout the month of March, but only to the first 250 callers.

Not to be outdone, some of Santa Fe’s best resorts, hotels and B & Bs are offering sweet ski deals, many running to April. Catch a bargain and make a booking at Ski Santa Fe.

SPA

LaSource, a luxury all-inclusive spa resort in sunny Grenada, offers two Summer Specials that must be booked by March 31. Either 14 nights for price of 10, or seven nights for the price of five, valid on travel between June 1 and November 1, 2010. Each special includes, among other pleasures, a variety of spa and beach activities, meals at a choice of venues, master’s classes (when available) and daily (excluding arrival and departure days) spa treatments and dives for those certified. Sigh!

The AAA Five-Diamond Grand Velas Resort Riviera Nayarit introduces a Family Spa Package where kids up to 16 years old stay and eat free and parents and kids receive spa treatments. The special package rate,which represents a savings of $700 to $2000, is based on an all-inclusive two-night stay, with two kids sharing a room with parents. Great for spring vacation rejuvenating, this offer runs through April 30th.

SEA

For a healthy value, check out Crystal Symphony’s September 5th  Wellness at Sea cruise: 14 days from London to New York, two-for-one fares, $1,000 per person shipboard credit and free air transportation from more than 20 North American gateways. That’s on top of 15% drop in fares for 2010 voyages. For more about this ship-shape cruise see Crystal Cruises.

SUN

Sitting on the glorious Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos, Ocean Club Resorts, offers a “Stay 5, Pay 4″-night special running from April 5 to May 31, 2010 and a “Stay 7, Pay 5″ special from June 1 to Dec. 20. Can’t beat it.

The Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino, the first new full-service, branded hotel to open on the Island in 16 years, is offering up to 50 percent off its regular rates for booking and travel by April 8, 2010.


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