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MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS

The Museum of Illusions, a chain of privately owned museums located throughout the world, offer entertainment, education and fabulous fun photo opts.

Posted 07 July 2024 § MISSOURI § MUSEUMS § ST. LOUIS ‡ Comments Off on MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS ° Tagged: , , ,

S’MORES / RITZ-CARLTON REYNOLDS, LAKE OCONEE

  Ritzy casual. Rather remote. Rewarding for both adults and kids. Really expensive. We’re talking about the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, on Lake Oconee, near Greensboro, Georgia. Located about 85 miles from Atlanta, this unique resort mixes nature with quiet laid-back charm and abundant luxuries. Here’s the draw: THE LAKE The sparkling water of Lake Oconee, a […]

Posted 14 June 2024 § BEACH § CHOCOLATE § COOKIES § DESSERTS § GEORGIA § LAKE OCONEE § RECIPES § RESORTS § SNACKS § Uncategorized ‡ Comments Off on S’MORES / RITZ-CARLTON REYNOLDS, LAKE OCONEE ° Tagged: , , , , , ,

DENVER CENTRAL MARKET, RiNo, IZZIO AND CURIO

Talk about cool, hip, or whatever the new word is to describe happening. Just spent time at The Denver Central Market and was blown away by the high spirits—both outdoors (street art) and indoors (food and booze). As to the outdoors: Although Denver dresses-up multiple buildings in the city with vivid art, the lion’s share […]

Posted 08 May 2024 § ART § BARS § COCKTAILS § COLORADO § DENVER § DESSERTS § RECIPES ‡ Comments Off on DENVER CENTRAL MARKET, RiNo, IZZIO AND CURIO ° Tagged: , , , , , ,

TASTE OF COUNTRY APPLE CRUMB PIE

“Apple Crumb Pie is more than a dessert to us,” says Ali O’Brian–co-owner and chef of the charming Taste of Country Restaurant. “It’s a symbol of family togetherness and love.”

Posted 20 April 2024 § DESSERTS § GRANITE CITY § ILLINOIS § PIES § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS ‡ Comments Off on TASTE OF COUNTRY APPLE CRUMB PIE ° Tagged: , , , , , , ,

HOT BROWN and TOUSEY HOUSE TAVERN

The Tousey House Tavern in Burlington, Kentucky serves a delicious Hot Brown sandwich. Here’s a recipe for our version of their version to make at home.

Posted 27 March 2024 § BOURBON § ENTREES § KENTUCKY § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § SANDWICHES § Uncategorized ‡ Comments Off on HOT BROWN and TOUSEY HOUSE TAVERN ° Tagged: , , , , ,

Luna Luna Forgotten Fantasy Los Angeles

Once in a blue moon, an art exhibit offers such magic as Luna Luna Forgotten Fantasy in Los Angeles. The exhibit showcases a collection of artist-made carnival fun that first operated in Germany in 1987. Lost, rediscovered, restored, the exhibit will enchant the entire family.

Posted 26 February 2024 § ART § CALIFORNIA § GERMANY § LOS ANGELES ‡ Comments Off on Luna Luna Forgotten Fantasy Los Angeles ° Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD AND HOLLYWOOD FARMERS MARKET

The salad was freshness itself. Crispy and sweetly tender butter lettuce leaves wearing a light dressing that glistened like dew. I sampled the salad as a first course at a Sunday night dinner prepared by Scott Manlin (influencer, restaurateur, and my nephew). Scott credited the salad’s perfection to the Hollywood Farmers Market, where he shops […]

Posted 07 February 2024 § CALIFORNIA § FAVORITE RECIPES/FAMOUS PEOPLE § LOS ANGELES § LOW CALORIE § RECIPES § SALADS ‡ Comments Off on BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD AND HOLLYWOOD FARMERS MARKET ° Tagged: , , , ,

CINNAMON ROLL APPLE PIE and PERFECT 10 COOKBOOKS

Wonderful recipe for cinnamon roll apple pie from Tim Mulligan’s cookbook A PERFECT 10 Full Menus and Activities to Make Hosting Parties A Breeze.

Posted 04 December 2023 § COOKBOOK REVIEWS § DESSERTS § PIES § RECIPES ‡ Comments Off on CINNAMON ROLL APPLE PIE and PERFECT 10 COOKBOOKS ° Tagged: , , , ,

BOURBON , THE B-LINE TOUR AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY

Sorry vodka. Get lost gin. Forget about it rum. Bourbon is the glory-be American alcohol.
Born as moonshine, bourbon rose to superstar status in 1964 when Congress officially declared “Bourbon whiskey is a distinctive product of the United States and is unlike other types of alcoholic beverages, whether foreign or domestic.” Bourbon ranks right up there with the American flag, Fourth of July and the Bald Eagle as a patriotic treasure.
How do we know this?

Posted 18 September 2023 § BEVERAGES § BOURBON § KENTUCKY § Uncategorized ‡ Comments Off on BOURBON , THE B-LINE TOUR AND NORTHERN KENTUCKY ° Tagged: , , , , , ,

SPARTINA, STEPHEN KALT, BREAD PUDDING

I’m crazy about Stephen Kalt. At least I love his L.A. restaurant, Spartina, especially at happy hour when the prices are discounted. Apparently, I’m not the one and only. Critics rave. Influencers gush. Stephen and his restaurants have been called the best by such prestigious publications as Esquire, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure. He […]

Posted 07 July 2023 § DESSERTS § LOS ANGELES § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS ‡ Comments Off on SPARTINA, STEPHEN KALT, BREAD PUDDING ° Tagged: , , ,