Tag: Travel
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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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Shopping The Farmers Market Safely During COVID-19 + Seasonal Dishes Created With My Bounty From The Mill City Farmers Market
“If you ate today, thank a farmer” ~ Author Unknown Farmers are the chief essential officers and caretakers of our food supply and they should be celebrated as such. During this pandemic, adaptability and nimbleness have become essential to their survival, and ours. The fallout from COVID-19 has illuminated the critical nature of acquainting ourselves…
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When Ramen And Michelin Stars Intersect In Tokyo, Japan
“The ultimate ramen is something that exists perfectly in the moment” ~ Quote from the Ramen Heads documentary On November 29, 2017, Nakiryu was awarded its first Michelin star. Nakiryu is only the second ramen restaurant in the world to receive this prestigious honor. Tsuta was the first and they are both located in Toshima, a…
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Empty Nester Adventures in Italy: A Photo Gallery of Our 5 Day Visit to the Amalfi Coast
“Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life” ~Anna Akhmatova The hills of the Amalfi Coast are steeped in romance and tradition. As a travel enthusiast I’m extremely grateful to have the had the opportunity to visit many unique and beautiful destinations. This particular area of Italy holds a special…
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Travel Minnesota: 24 hours in Shakopee
“Every Hundred Feet The World Changes” ~ Roberto Bolaño There’s something to be said about taking the scenic route, in both life and travel and the lesson here is, you don’t have to trek very far to find an adventure. John and I had the opportunity to experience a brief but action packed 24 hours…
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Empty Nester Adventures: Our Photo Gallery of Thailand
“Wherever you go, go with all of your heart” ~ Confucius Traveling to Thailand was an ethereal experience. When the opportunity to meet John in Bangkok arose last summer, I jumped at it. I’ve always had a weakness for Thai cuisine and I had long hoped I would have the chance to visit and immerse myself in the magnificent and historic culture.
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Destination: Pinot Noir Tasting in the Willamette Valley
Maya: “Why are you so in to Pinot? I mean it’s a thing with you.” Miles: “Uh I don’t know, I don’t know. Um, it’s a hard grape to grow as you know. It’s thin-skinned, temperamental, ripens early. It’s , you know, not a survivor like cabernet, which can grow anywhere and uh, thrive even…