Category: Food & Wine

• Exploring Pride Mountain Vineyards: A Memorable Return

  

  We toured Pride Mountain Vineyards for the first time in 2017 with a close-knit group of fellow empty nester friends, and it left such a lasting impression that we knew we’d return. Nine years, and a lot of life and travel in between, separated our two visits. This past March, John and I finally made…

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  May 19, 2026

  California Wine Tours, Empty Nesters Travel, Food & Beverages, Food & Wine, Uncategorized, Vineyards & Wineries, Wine Tasting, Wine Tours

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• Nourish Your Soul with Ramen at Itton

  

  The post reflects on the soothing qualities of ramen, especially after the holiday season. The author reminisces about a cozy lunch at Itton Ramen, highlighting its comforting dishes and Japanese street food offerings. Nostalgic connections to a recent trip to Japan enhance the experience, marking it as a must-visit for ramen lovers.

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  January 6, 2026

  Food & Beverages, Food & Wine, Ramen Restaurants, Uncategorized

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• 6 Friends, 10 Days, 2 Cities: Our Unforgettable Tokyo & Kyoto Adventure

  

  Exploring Japan with close friends made every moment unforgettable. From Tokyo’s neon buzz to Kyoto’s serene temples, we shared laughter, steaming bowls of ,ramen, sake, and memories that will last a lifetime.

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  November 6, 2025

  Empty Nesters Travel, Food & Beverages, Food & Wine, Uncategorized

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• 7 Twin Cities Breakfast Sandwiches That Should Be On Your Must-Try List

  

  Looking for a delectable way to start the day? Check out 7 of my favorite locally made breakfast sandwiches.

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  July 26, 2024

  Eat Your Words/Culinary Puzzle, Farming and Sustainability, Food & Beverages, Food & Wine, Uncategorized

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• Travel Japan – Our 2 Day Itinerary In Tokyo

  

  “The urge to travel feels magnetic. Two of my favorite words are linked: departure time. And travel whets the emotions, turns upside down the memory bank, and the golden coins scatter” ~ Frances Mayes My first trip to Japan was in the Fall of 2018. John had been there numerous times for work so while it…

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  January 10, 2024

  Empty Nesters Travel, Food & Beverages, Food & Wine, Uncategorized

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• Empty Nester Adventures: 4 Days in San Diego

  

  One does not need to venture far to find beauty and entertainment in San Diego. It has been a frequent winter destination for us over the past several years.

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  May 4, 2023

  Empty Nesters Travel, Food & Beverages, Food & Wine, Uncategorized

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• Recipes for Inspiration: My New Cookbook Review Column for the Book Club Restaurant Blog

  

  There are cookbooks, and there are story books. It is a gift to the reader when the two genres effortlessly intersect. The books become well told histories of life, sustenance, and revelations regarding how the authors acquire their well-deserved spots in the world of food.

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  April 18, 2023

  Cookbooks, Food & Beverages, Food & Wine

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• Empty Nester Adventures In Italy: 4 days in Taormina, Sicily

  

  We recently spent 4 days in beautiful Taormina Sicily. The sights, sounds and culinary experiences were incredible. Our first visit to Italy since prior to the start of the pandemic was magnificent and we can’t wait to return.

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  September 30, 2022

  Food & Beverages, Food & Wine, Uncategorized

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• Empty Nester Adventures In Italy: Our 5 day Visit To The Amalfi Coast

  

  “You may have the universe if I may have Italy” ~ Giuseppe Verdi Faint breezes carried the scent of sea air to us upon deplaning in Naples. The bright Amalfi Coast sunshine is like mother Nature’s welcome back sign. If it is possible to find a place that feels like a home away from home…

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  August 23, 2022

  Food & Beverages, Food & Wine, Uncategorized

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• Hiyu Wine Farm

  

  “If food is the body of good living, wine is its soul” ~ Clifton Fadiman Twenty-two miles fromMount Hood’s snowy peak,in an alpine river valley teemingwith birds and oscillating light,lives a wild farm. Cows, chickens,and pigs graze among vines and fungi and flowers proliferate as gardens merge with forest.” ~ Hiyu Website Birthdays are special,…

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  June 22, 2022

  Farming and Sustainability, Food & Beverages, Food & Wine, Uncategorized

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