Category: food
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I want to go camping there…
I’m discussing camping this week…check out my post on packing and the best H20 gear. …Treebones Resort in Big Sur, California. Big Sur is my favorite place in the world and I’ve been lucky enough to visit many times, but I’ve never camped there. And what Treebones offers goes far beyond camping. Even their basic campsites are perched…
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Novel idea: Vacation where your favorite book is set
I originally wrote this story for ThriveWire–check it out here. Instead of searching for the perfect book to read on vacation, why not bring one of your favorite books to life on your summer vacation by visiting where it takes place. Road trip down California’s Highway 1 like Jack Kerouac Granted Kerouac traveled the entirety of the…
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Camping 101: Travel water bottles
I’m on a camping kick this week… Check out this post on packing for an overnight in the wild. Since we live just down the road from Evian, France–the source of the world’s fanciest bottled water–we can fill reusable water bottles any time with the good stuff out of public drinking fountains. I’ve been pathetically…
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Camping 101: Packing for an overnight
One of the first trips my husband and I took together was camping near St. Michael’s Island, Maryland. Although just an overnight, it was a risky proposition considering that we were still just getting to know each other. There would be no electricity, no running water and no internet. More than anything, this trip would test…
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This week I am…
…embracing my inner French femme with this five-piece wardrobe philosophy. …dusting off an old bottle of vodka and using it to remove stains, keep flowers fresh, and more. …dreaming of North American vacations, fueled by these National Geographic photos. …still battling a near-constant case of puppy fever–how my life would be different. …ordering these handy books on how…
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I want to go to there…
…Cannes, France. Today’s post seems fitting given that the Cannes Film Festival is going on right now and that we’ll be visiting this beautiful place one month from today. Perched on the Côte d’Azur (what we call the French Riviera), Cannes is more than just a collection of resorts and beachside cafes. Cannes was established in the 10th century as…
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Simple summer recipe: Grilled feta
Two summers ago I made this recipe for a party and it was a big hit. I’ve made it countless times since and it has never failed me. There are few recipes in my caché that have earned this hallowed status: A sure thing. This recipe is simple and will make your kitchen smell h-e-a-v-e-n-l-y.…
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This week I am…
…watching this new show starring two fantastic actresses. …scrolling through photos of grandmothers around the world with their favorite recipes. …taking notes from the experts on how to optimize summer travel. …reading the most talked about article of the week (investigative journalism–wow!). …coveting these one-of-a-kind, handmade French sandals–worth the investment? …joining the New York v. San Francisco conversation with this piece of…
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Long-distance, last-minute Mother’s Day gifts
I sent a Mother’s Day gift to California weeks ago–in part because it takes so long to arrive, and in part because I was confused about the date! Mother’s Day in the UK was in March and after seeing “Don’t forget your Mum” signs in shops everywhere, I made sure I didn’t. But if I…
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This week I am…
…making my favorite guacamole recipe in honor of Cinco de Mayo. …impressed by Japan’s approach to low-cost architecture with an Olympics-inspired airport. …scrolling through Kentucky Derby photos and dreaming of champagne mint juleps. …fascinated by this study on prayer (apparently we all say “please.” Just good manners?). …applauding my home state for leading the U.S. in water conservation and…
Paige Langton 