by Ann Kasper | Jun 9, 2019 | Places, Seal of Approval, Top Feature
We are obsessed over tomatoes. Every year we plant a few tomatoes and carefully watch over them. One year it was the squirrels who took ownership of our tomatoes. Another year it was the wiggly caterpillars I could not bring myself to kill. Last year we bought one of...
by Ann Kasper | May 10, 2019 | Places, Seal of Approval, Top Feature
We were so excited to visit Puerto Rico and see how the country was recovering after the horrible storms. Lee had worked early in his career in the city of Ponce and we were able to drive over from Old San Juan and spend the night by the town square. Our first 3 days...
by Ann Kasper | Feb 14, 2019 | Places, Seal of Approval
I am the first to admit I love sweets. I know, I know sugar is bad. However, every now and then a sweet made with LOVE, given with LOVE, and eaten with LOVE, can be one of best experiences and memories of my life. (and I think perhaps yours too). On Valentines Day...
by Ann Kasper | May 12, 2017 | Places
The year was 1964 and James White opened the Broken Spoke out on South Lamar in Austin, Texas, in a dirt parking lot underneath a big oak tree. One of the last of the true Texas dance halls. It has standard honky-tonk decor – rec checkered tablecloths, low...
by Ann Kasper | Jun 22, 2016 | Places
We were determined to see the newly opened Ritz in Paris and have a drink in the Hemingway bar. True to their word the Ritz was given a wonderful make-over but still maintained the elegance and beauty of it’s history. Alas, we were there not to stay overnight...
by Ann Kasper | Jun 20, 2016 | Places
Yannick Alléno is the master who oversees the cuisines of the Pavillon Ledoyen. This historical mansion, situated on the most beautiful avenue of the world, (Carré des Champs-Elysées) hosts the restaurant of Yannick Alléno, Ledoyen. Behind the astonishing...
