RoadTrip on Stone Island in Search of Fresh Grilled Fish

Stone Island, Mazatlan, Mexico Up until the end of 2010, Mazatlan was the third largest cruise port in Mexico, next to Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta.  The cruise lines have shied away from the port since then due to local crime.  We visited there in December 2010 and ventured on our own RoadTrip to…

Southwest Flavors on the Grill for Thanksgiving

Southern California The more we eat peppers, the more we want them.  So why not spice up Thanksgiving with Southwest flavors and a little smoke?  Fresh ingredients like sweet potatoes, zucchini and Mexican squash, tomatoes and even turkey are enhanced by the heat of peppers.  Enjoy turkey and all the fixings … Southwest style.  …

Culinary Artists Transport Us To Another Place

San Bernardino, CA People who work in the culinary industry have the extraordinary opportunity to transport their guests to another place, even for just a short time.  They are artists who rely on their skills, experiences, expertise and creativity.  Some are extremely successful in their quest.     Mapping the Day When we lived in…

Belgian City Evokes Fairytale Memories

Brugge, Belgium Brugge is located in the northwest corner of Belgium.  It is an old city that dates back to the first century BC.  It is canal-based, so it is sometimes referred to as the “Venice of the North”.  We traveled there for two nights in late September and found a delightful fairytale city.  …