Virginia Is Flexing Its Mussels
I have been lucky to have my aunt Polly to travel with; she has taken me along in her adventures from the Bahamas to Italy to some of my first trips to New York City. One early summer evening recently Polly took us to discover Occoquan, Virginia, a town south of Washington, DC. Once a […]
Central is “Capital”
Every now and then you stumble into an experience you couldn’t have expected. When we were in Washington D.C. this past week visiting my family we had a bunch of great meals. A Belgium place with my Aunt Polly in Virginia to just outstanding meals cooked at home. A day trip to the city happened […]
Enlightened Hospitality 101
Growing up in my house no one was ever left hungry. We always had a house full of food and the kitchen was–and is to this day–the center of the house. It wasn’t just my home either, it was my aunts’, uncle’, and grandparents’ houses too. At breakfast, we would sit together over anything from eggs […]
Italian Fast Food, but Not So Fast
I am very lucky that my family and I were able to go on a trip to Italy together back in 2004. We traveled from Rome to Tuscany and along they way got to enjoy the countryside and some of the fast food offered at gas station convenient stores. I know from traveling as a […]
What’s Life Without a Sauna?
Somehow it took us about two years of living in New York City to find the Spa Castle. A hidden spot in Collage Point, Queens there lies a wonderful place full of peace and wonder. A three-story building that comes with it’s own shuttle bus running every hour from Flushing, Queens. This Korean style spa […]
I Found a Sushi!
To think a few years back when I had only just started dating Brian, we went to Josie in New York City for restaurant week. It was a very hip scene the likes I don’t know that I had ever seen. Here I had my first taste of sushi, a tuna roll, a huge piece […]
Good Morning Astoria
Living in New York City can be a rush. There is always something to do and some where to be. It can be hard to remember that I am young and here to experience something new. Living in Astoria, Queens helps me slow down and enjoy what my area has to offer, not just get all caught up […]