Savoring Northern Spain
From the world’s largest gothic cathedral, Santa Maria de la Sede, to the to the magnificent Alhambra Palace in Granada, I didn’t think I could possibly love Spain more after exploring its southern regions on more than one occasion…until I recently returned to Madrid and headed north. We started our trip in from this beach…
My love affair with Lisbon
Known as the San Francisco of Europe, Lisbon is built on seven hills. The sun shines most every day across acres of red-tiled rooftops sitting on steep cobblestone streets with their facades covered in hand-painted azulejo (tiles). On one of the hills sits the Moorish ruins of São Jorge Castle, a fortress which has dominated…
Santa Fe for all Seasons
If you have read my articles over the years you know Santa Fe is one of my favorite destinations, and this time of year is no exception. The fall season is also a perfect time for getting off the beaten path and venturing outside New Mexico’s famous city. If you fly into Albuquerque, take the…
My Wedding Day
When I was planning my wedding almost twenty years ago, I didn’t know I would end up in the catering business, but just working out all of the details in my own wedding was great training. I grew up attending First Baptist Church Dallas, one of the largest churches in the country. Covering five city…
Greetings from 30A
For several years I have been hearing wonderful things about the beach towns in the Florida panhandle along what is known as scenic Highway 30A. Many of our friends make it a regular destination and a few even own homes there, saying it is a great place to make wonderful family memories season after season.…
Porto & The Duoro Valley
For two years we have talked about where we would choose to go after the COVID restrictions lifted for international travel and without hesitation our family all agreed on Portugal. One of our favorite places in the world is the Portuguese city of Porto, a UNESCO-listed city full of baroque and 19th-century architecture set along…