Travel and Dish

Ephesus, the Hollywood of the Ancient World

Ephesus - an old world Hollywood

Longwood Gardens – Very Engaging

I got engaged at Longwood Gardens. It’s no surprise to anyone who knows my husband that he would pick a garden to choke out the words, “Will you marry me?” He needed all the strength of those blooms, majestic trees and buzzing insects to carry him through such a challenging ordeal. So, we got engaged on a…

Visit Durango for the Real Thing, Cowboy!

Have you dreamed of taking your kids to a magical place for real family adventure? Not the plastic adventures of Disney World, but real mountains, real rapids and real trains. Put Durango, Colorado on your must-list, because this town has that, and much more to keep a family actively entertained. Durango is a medium-sized…

Pittsburgh: Just Ducky

See the World on a Ducky Tour After wiping saucy eggplant parmesan off my face and simultaneously marveling at the bargain price of the enormous sandwich I bought on “the Strip,” I decide to hop a ride on a Just Ducky Tour. When the metal tank heaves itself into the water, the kids onboard hold…

Gear Heads: Cycling on the Eastern Shore

The Delmarva Peninsula is an optimal place to spend your days on the road, and I don’t mean traveling: staying close to home and grounded…on a bike. The roads and trails of the Eastern Shore are ideal for active travel. The sparse traffic, the flat streets and the pedestrian friendly towns cry out for you…

A Family of Fireworks Fanatics

Before I dated my husband, the closest I came to fireworks was viewing them on the Washington Mall with strangers. My husband is a devoted family man and works long hours as a surgeon saving lives. But when it comes to fireworks, he’s really charged. This man drives to every show in town and some…

Monumental Moonlight

Attention all Washington Area residents: Go Do Something Fun! Surprise yourself with a moonlight stroll among the Presidents. I love taking the Metro downtown to the Smithsonian stop or L’Enfant Plaza. Both drop you close to Constitution Avenue. Point yourself in the direction of Abe or perhaps Thomas. Wander among Franklin and his companions, Eleanor,…

Sante Fe – Besides Great Architecture and Food, Jewish History too!

Walk the festive streets of this must-see destination, and you will step back and forth in American history. Wander the streets unhurried, and you will be treated to conversations with pleasant, informative street vendors selling handmade art. This is a pedestrian friendly city with beautiful parks scattered throughout. Santa Fe has the more outdoor sculptures…

Mom Made – Why Homemade is best for kids

Heather Stouffer is living the life made famous in Diane Keaton’s movie “Baby Boom.” When entrepreneur Stouffer, 32, was pregnant, she said the most pressing issue on her mind was feeding her baby. Stouffer comes from a family of foodies; her brother started the gourmet grocery store, Balducci’s, and her mother was a chef. At first…