Dumplings for Dessert?
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Dumplings for Dessert?

Who doesn't love desserts? I love them ... provided they taste good enough to be 'worth the calories' 😂. Recently I shared with you the much-loved Hungarian Plum Dumplings. The…
Chicken Marsala, the flavor of Sicily!
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Chicken Marsala, the flavor of Sicily!

Chicken Marsala is yet another family favorite. Its rich, savory sauce with a hint of thyme, bursts with flavor. MY Marsala sauce also features garlic, mushrooms, parsley, a demi-glace, and,…
Biscotti
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Biscotti baked with Twice the Love!

One of my favorite decadent treats is biscotti. They are easy to make and tasty! They pair brilliantly with both coffee and dessert wines. They keep well and don't need…
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Chilled Sweet Soups beat summer heat!

Nothing screams summer more than ripe, fresh fruits in season. Sweet cherries, sour cherries, berries, melons, and peaches are available for the picking in our gardens, farms, and markets. Soups…
Akhenaten's Amarna, Egypt!
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Akhenaten’s Amarna, Egypt!

Have you ever known a political "leader" so polarizing that you wished their face was scratched off of every mural, billboard, and wall? A "leader" whose name, rule, and existence…
5 Awesome Brunches in NYC!
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5 Awesome Brunches in NYC!

It goes without saying that New York City is jam-packed with many exceptional restaurants. With over 25,000 restaurants in the city, one is never at a loss for eating options.…
Most Overrated Travel Destinations
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12 Most Overrated Travel Destination

We commonly see photos of countless beautiful travel destinations and read the praises of a bounty of popular sites. The truth is, if we travel enough, we often find places…