Paris, The City of Light. Whether it’s your first visit, a quick stopover for a few days, or your 5th time, a birthday in Paris is the perfect setting because there are so many new things to do and see, no matter how many times you’ve been. My husband and I decided to celebrate my 50th ... Read More about A 50th Birthday in Paris, The City of Light

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The idea of a seafood picnic clambake supposedly originated in New England – Northern coastal Native Americans steamed shellfish (clams, lobsters, mussels) over hot stones covered by seaweed, and this practice was later adopted by early settlers on the Atlantic Coast as a way to celebrate the abundance of the bountiful ocean. I’ve always admired ... Read More about New England Clambake: West Coast Style

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During a recent trip to Napa Valley, I wanted to take advantage of the amazing bounty and talent in the region. I organized a sit-down, nine-course wine country chef’s dinner for our friends prepared by a local chef. We were the guests of Cardinale and Lokoya Winery for the weekend, and stayed at their beautiful ... Read More about Wine Country Chef’s Dinner: Local Bounty and Talent

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This summer, my family and I decided to rent a lakefront home in Idaho for one week. I was fortunate enough to be able to host a dinner party with friends who vacation there, so you can imagine the excitement at having an amazing water view for my gathering. We don’t have many lakefront dinners ... Read More about How to Host in a Rental House: My Lakefront Dinner Party

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