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Experience Johannesburg, South Africa with a Local.

To bring you the best experience when traveling to Johannesburg, South Africa we decided to interview Clive Matthews.
Tell us about yourself - where are you from and what do you do?
My name is Clive Matthews and I am the owner/manager of - JOZI EXPERIENCE - a local city tour operator offering personalised/alternative tours/experiences of Johannesburg, [...]

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Into the heart of Thailand

To bring you the best experience when traveling to Udon Thani, Northeast Thailand  we decided to interview Ten from the Gecko Villa.
Tell us about yourself - where are you from and what do you do?
My name is Ten and I live in rural Northeast Thailand (or “Isaan” as we call it)  , near Udon Thani
When do [...]

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Have a wonderful holiday.

Have a wonderful break! Where will you be spending the holidays? Alex and I are heading to California to see our families. See you in a week!

Obama was a cute college freshman.

Parisian…

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Travel to the Wonderful Venice,Italy

To bring you the best experience when traveling to Venice, Italy we decided to interview Jayne Seddon
Tell us about yourself - where are you from and what do you do?
I am originally from the United Kingdom. I have been working in Italy for approx 16 years now and since 1995 in Venice. I originally worked [...]

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Jam for Foodies

I’m loving these jam flavors from Lemon Bird — such as orange and dark chocolate with cardamom; fig with honey and cinnamon, and cherry with honey and balsamic vinegar. They all sound so delicious!…

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Plan a trip to New York,USA

To bring you the best experience when traveling to New York, USA we decided to interview Jane Marx
Tell us about yourself - where are you from and what do you do?
I am a seasoned, sentient, self-employed New York City Tour Guide. I was born in New York. I lived here all my life. The rhythm [...]

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Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #6: Your Fashionista Friend Who Wears Heels for Walks Through Central Park. (Ouch!)

Sexy lace tights,$18.

Townhouse chocolates, $9.95.

One of the best books you read this year, from $2.81.

Two teeny brass swans, $20.

250 calling cards for her various pursuits, $90.

A glamorous…

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A Trip to Kerela ,India

To bring you the best experience when traveling to Cochin , Kerela we decided to interview Priya Ramachandran
Tell us about yourself - where are you from and what do you do?
People call me Priya and I hail from the scenic Kerala but have been brought up in the North of India. Post marriage in 2007, I [...]

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Meet Marius Bernatonis from Vilnius, Lithuania.

To bring you the best experience when traveling to Vilnius, Lithuania we decided to interview  Marius Bernatonis.
Tell us about yourself - where are you from and what do you do?
My name is Marius Bernatonis and I live in Vilnius, Lithuania. I am professional licensed guide and lead cultural, historical, nature and entertainment tours in Vilnius, [...]

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Barcelona , From the Eyes of a Local

To bring you the best experience while traveling to Barcelona ,Spain we decided to interview Marta Laurent
 

 
Tell us about yourself - where are you from and what do you do?
 My name is Marta , I’m born in Barcelona and I’m an official guide giving private tours since 2000. I feel privileged to be an ambassador of [...]

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We had a party

My boyfriend Alex writes for the New York Times, but the only parts I usually witness are his late nights and requests for tummy rubs. But then he came home a few weeks ago and said he was writing a…

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Wintertime Blues

Do you get sad in the winter? During the cold dark days, I often get quiet and melancholy, and I don’t feel like myself. But this winter, I’m trying to brainstorm ways to make the season brighter and…

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My cooking “show” with KTEH

I love to cook and avidly tear out recipes from Sunset and Real Simple magazines which (then lay in dusty folders hoping one day to get made.) The reality is that cooking usually is what I can get on the…

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Recession Wine

Have you seen this hilarious new wine? Recession Wine Company in California makes a Recession White and Recession Red, each for $6.99. The labels are so cute and cartoony! The company seems…

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What’s your hangover cure?

Um, help. Last night, Alex and I had some friends over to watch the election. We celebrated Obama’s win with sparkling wine and now my head still hurts. What are your hangover remedies? Does anything…

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Pumpkin Parfaits

Yes, please! My English cousin Olivia arrived today for a two-week visit, and I think I will make these as a welcome treat. (Seriously, why is pumpkin so good?!)

P.S. And don’t you love these lacy…

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Our 1930’s Party

This Saturday, Alex and I hosted a 1930’s party to celebrate the (new) Depression. We mixed bourbon and ginger ale, served apples and peanuts (in their shells) and played Bing Crosby. The best part?…

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Sailor Stripes

On etsy today, I’m loving this striped top — with a sailor collar!

And this fab striped thermos for fall picnics.

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The Lunch Box Police

Do educators have a right to dictate what can and cannot be put in a child’s school lunchbox? This is the issue I’m facing head-on at the moment and the only answer I keep coming up with is a resounding…

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Rats, I Missed It!

Oooh, just saw this amazing English Guard bottle opener on etsy, but it had already sold! It just proves that, yes, you’ve gotta keep your eye on etsy….all….the….time….

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Wednesday Giveaway!

I have a new giveaway for you today! This lovely spoon and bowl set from Farmhouse Wares would be perfect for cereal and ice cream sundaes. When you’re done, just tuck the spoon in the bowl….

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Fine Dining With the Under Six Set

After splitting him time between San Francisco and New York, my husband has become a food snob. The kind who studies menus before he dines somewhere, always know of the newest, hottest restaurant and wouldn’t be caught dead in The…

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Etsy Find: Wire Hen Basket

Perfect for brunch lovers.

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Salt & Pepper

When I was little, I hated pepper. My dad would always pepper the soup before serving it and I’d find it way too spicy, while my sister and brother lapped it up. But I think I’ve grown into it! Maybe…

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Gin and Titonic

I can’t decide if this ice tray is in bad taste or not, but either way, it’s pretty awesome.
P.S. Also cool.

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Food - The Tiebreaker

When it rains, it pours. Remember the old saying? This is never so true when it comes to social events. We may go for months with open weekends (well, “open” meaning the few hours here and there between soccer class,…

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Kids, Food and Community Service - Call for Ideas!

For the past two months, I have been working on a book proposal that combines my passion for getting kids into the kitchen and into their communities to make a difference.
Here are some examples of activities WE are doing with our students to promote community service through food and cooking.

We participated in the Great American [...]

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Best of Last Week

A silver lining about returning from a trip is catching up on all the blogs and magazines. Last week was pretty high-brow: Did you see the mysterious house on Fifth Avenue, the vintage silverware…

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Abbey’s Delicious Chocolate Pear Tart

Alex and I were lucky enough to be asked (i.e., invited ourselves over) to Abbey and Tim’s apartment for dinner on Saturday. Their house was ridiculously gorgeous (after taking covert notes, Alex and…

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Rubarbs.

Rhubarb pie, why are you so delicious? I think we’ll eat lots of you this month as vegetarians.

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New meaning to the word “Homecoming”

When I walked in the door after a 10-day trip away from my family, the first thing my spouse said to me after a kiss hello was “We’re out of bread.” With a grocery store within walking distance of our…

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A Month of Being Vegetarians.

Alex and I have decided to go vegetarian for the next month. I’m fine with it since I basically live on cheese anyway, but Alex loves meat and is anticipating rice-and-bean burnout. Any suggestions…

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A Month of Being Vegetarians.

Alex and I have decided to go vegetarian for the next month. I’m fine with it since I basically live on cheese anyway, but Alex loves meat and is anticipating rice-and-bean burnout. Any suggestions…

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Thank you, Swissmiss!

Last night, I went to dinner at the home of Swissmiss (known in the real world as Tina), who is such a lovely, warm person. Her husband is wonderful, too, and their daughter is The Cutest Little…

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Jordan’s Parties

Jordan of Oh Happy Day fame throws the most adorable parties. I wrote about her on Cookie Magazine’s website here, if you’d like to see. And if you live in San Francisco, befriend her!

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