I can't imagine a better base for our exploration of the Upper Amazon than the Delfin II. It's a small boat with just 3 decks and 14 guest cabins, but it has everything one could need and fits perfectly into its surroundings. The crew was exceptionally friendly and helpful, whether teaching me ... continue reading...
Upper Amazon, Peru
The Amazon. Two words with many associations - rainforest, endangered species, indigenous people, politics, resources, deforestation. We were lucky to spend time in the upper Amazon region of Peru, where the Ucayali and Marañon rivers converge into the "birthplace" of the Amazon River ... continue reading...
Cap Juluca, Anguilla
Join me for a trip down memory lane, to our stay at Cap Juluca just about one year ago. We'd been hearing about Cap Juluca for years - anyone who knows Anguilla is familiar with this grande dame - and finally, after it was acquired and renovated by Belmond, the time seemed right to pay a ... continue reading...
Blueberry crisp
Is it blueberry crisp or blueberry crumble? Well, by either name, it's delicious! I recently found myself with more blueberries than we could eat, so a simple blueberry crisp seemed the easiest way to dispatch them. Especially in summer, when the berries are so good, you don't need a lot of ... continue reading...
Origami dish
I've been folding origami lately, as a sort of Zen activity. It's something I used to enjoy as a child - my favorite has always been the classic crane. Lately I've mastered a slightly fancier crane with a pleated tail and a dog that "barks". The most useful origami I've learned is this simple, ... continue reading...
Pineapple and Pearls, Washington DC
Another memory of a past meal, as we continue through this difficult time... I'd wanted to go to Pineapple and Pearls for years, but we never managed to squeeze it into one of our DC trips until last fall. D and I got dressed up and headed past Capitol Hill to an unassuming narrow townhouse, ... continue reading...
The Peninsula Tokyo
Armchair travels continue... The Peninsula Tokyo may not be the newest or most luxurious hotel in Tokyo (or the most cost-conscious), but it's my favorite place to start a trip to Japan. Perhaps most important is the location - so convenient. The Imperial Palace grounds are just across ... continue reading...
Stay-at-home chocolate cake
Some days (most days), I just need cake. Especially chocolate cake! But currently, going out to buy a piece or two is off the table, as is popping out to the store to pick up those few missing ingredients. So I've been making this really easy cake that uses only simple pantry basics. It's ... continue reading...
Les Sources de Caudalie, Bordeaux
I certainly never imagined that 2020 would begin as it has - with restaurants closed, travel shut down, and everyone staying home as much as possible. As we all wait and hope, I'm writing about some travel memories that I haven't yet shared... Les Sources de Caudalie is the kind of place one ... continue reading...
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