…Every once in a while I come across an area so well-known for its wine that all of its other liquid assets take a back seat to it. So when I arrived in Portland, Oregon, for a short 2-day wine tour, I thought yippee, Oregon wines, some of the best stuff around. What else could I possibly want to taste in the land of great Pinot’s? As it turns out…Saké and beer…
The Ultimate Adult Pit Stop at Bravo Farms in Traver, California
…Bravo Farms could be classified as a tourist destinations so don’t forget to bring your camera and a working credit card. You’re going to find wine, cheese and produce shops. There’s also hundreds, if not thousands of antiques. Get ready to cruise the aisles for old artifacts: barrels, antique advertising signs, bicycles, meat grinders, and so forth. What you may think of as a 30 minute stop will surely whirl its way into a 2-hour extravaganza…
Lynchburg Virginia, USA: A Taste of the Extraordinary
…Heritage, natural beauty, food, and wine abound in Central Virginia. It’s a showplace for all things fun. One place not to miss is Lynchburg, Virginia…
Truckhenge Quirky Folk Art in Topeka, Kansas
…Truckhenge in Topeka, Kansas is a unique eclectic combination of farm rights , salvage and recycled objects , countryside sanctuary, power tools, personal statement about “the man”, and perhaps folk art . It’s the work of one man, Ron Lessman. Reviewers say it is reminiscent of England’s Stonehenge. I’ve been to both, and am thinking not so much. But it certainly is unique…
Cemetery ginger cookies
…While taking a tour of the Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg, Virginia a few weeks back, a discussion was started by our guide on funerals, funeral foods and funeral food recipes. After a lengthy discussion a few facts seemed clear. Funeral foods are generally delicious, familiar and portable…