Taste of Cannibalism for Vegetarian in Paris
It isn’t easy to be vegetarian in Paris. I learned this the hard way with my first café lunch, Salade de gésiers confits, which I quickly discovered means salad with preserved gizzards. Why would anyone go to the trouble of preserving a gizzard, much less putting it on a lunch plate? Well, taste is a very personal thing, and as it turns out Parisians have a history of eclectic cuisine including one that trumps escargot, fois gras and whispers of horse meant: human flesh. As... Read More
Be Kind to Turtles
Looking for inspiration on World Kindness Day? No al consumo de huevos! Poaching turtle eggs and selling them to bars and restaurants is a major threat to endangered sea turtles. But newly established Cotorco, a group dedicated to the conservation of marine turtles surrounding Corcovado National Park on Costa Rica’s remote Osa peninsula, is working to educate against poaching and overfishing. Their cause gently reminds us that the things we buy to eat or wear have implications... Read More
Beached at Vivo Spa
I believe spas should provide napping areas. Nothing fancy, just a quiet nook to relax, or sleep, and shore up your just-treated body before going back to the world. Sort of like the essential savasana after yoga. A long rest at a spa can be tough to come by, but at least we know where to begin with a good massage. It’s been a couple of years since Vivo Salon and Spa hung out their shingle at the former Solace space in Rosemary Beach, Florida. Not much has changed. It’s... Read More
Starlight Dining at Caliza
It may be on the Florida Panhandle, but the Antiguan-style architecture at Caliza Pool transports diners to far away places. And that’s what a destination restaurant should do. The award-winning setting of this small pool-side eatery in Alys Beach is so transformative it could overpower the food. But it doesn’t. Our group of six was busy enjoying highly allocated wines along with cool breezes and moon light through palm trees when Chef Kevin Korman stopped by for... Read More
Rice & Beans & Skinny Jeans
My new friend, Allison, told me I’d been at fat camp. She was leading me through the black sand and mist at Carate beach, Costa Rica, where as sea turtle volunteers, we started most days with a 5k patrol at 5:30 a.m. We were looking for turtle nests, but we were thinking about breakfast. It probably would involve fresh-squeezed star fruit, tree-ripe bananas, savory gallo pinto and maybe even a taste of non-pasteurized cheese from a neighboring farm. I had to admit, Allison... Read More
Peak at Conservationist Haven
Peak Season at Len Foote Hike Inn At Georgia’s Len Foote Hike Inn, “getting away from it all,” requires a five-mile hike through mountain laurel thickets, rhododendron, oak and hickory trees to a ridge at 3,100 feet within Georgia’s Amicalola Falls State Park. Once there, the 20-room, LEED Gold-certified Inn offers a sustainable stay without TVs, cell phones, or other distractions of everyday life. Guests get less-is-more welcome: a bag of linens... Read More
Bravo Cabo!
I admit, when invited to Cabo San Lucas, visions of cruise ships and tourists nearly kept me inland. But that’s only because no one mentioned the intimate lunch we might have in the sustainable community of Sol del Mayo in Santiago, or the area’s best kept secret, Casiano’s spontaneous cuisine in nearby San Jose. Good thing I am a sucker for a beautiful beach. Casiano's San Jose While it’s easy to find delicious meals most anywhere, locals know Chef... Read More
Destinations Travel Magazine – Beaches of South Walton
Destinations Travel Magazine – If the idea of a family vacation in Florida conjures images of mouse ears and crowds, think again. Known as the Emerald Coast, or the Forgotten Coast, a 26-mile stretch of turquoise shoreline in South Walton County is worth remembering. Branching off Highway 98, County Road 30-A dips through white quartz sand, rare coastal dune lakes, and century-old live oaks that long ago made the area a best-kept secret for regional vacationers. But with... Read More
Stomping Grapes at 29 Spa
A winter staycation with “Stomping Grapes” massage: at $3 a minute, don’t forget to pack a sense of humor. The sky is grey. The thermometer dips to 40 degrees in Atlanta, and all we can think of is a 140-degree sauna. So we pack a bag and check into the nearby Mansion on Peachtree for a little R&R in the form of a steamy whirlpool at 29 Spa, a deep massage and a healthy dose of room service. The spa is the brainchild of Atlanta native Lydia Mondavi, who married... Read More
Fight Back Friday
Welcome to Fight Back Friday, an ongoing collection of recipes, tips, anecdotes, and testimonies from members of the Real Food Revolution. This week, find recipes for prickly pear cactus salsa and margaritas inspired by our most recent destination with bite, Sapelo Island. Sapelo Island: Ghosts, Gators & Prickly Pears Read More
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