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A Taste of Italy: 5 Regional Classics

Today we have access to so many ethnic cuisines: Thai noodles, French pastries, Japanese sushi, Greek salads, and Belgian chocolate. All...

5 Travel Tips for New Travelers

If you are new to travel, you don't have to be intimidated on your first trip. Keep these five travel tips in mind: 1. Make sure someone...

Exploring Italy

I have traveled to Europe a dozen times. I've stayed on and ventured off of the beaten paths laid down by millions of tourists over the...

Top 5 European Travel Destinations

Last week I posted on my top 5 United States travel destinations. This week, with Passport in hand, we expand our horizons and travel...

5 More Travel Tips for Summer Trips

Summer is flying by. We've got one month left to get in our family trips, couples only retreat, or stay-cations. Whether your travels...

Top 5 United States Travel Destinations

I love to travel and have been blessed to explore some of the world's most exotic and fascinating sites. Some of my most memorable trips...

Breeze Through Your Next Airport Check-In

Most people traveling find the terminal check-in process long and frustrating. Use these tips on your next venture and you will be at...

What's New From the Vines of Southern Oregon

My wife and I spent this past 4th of July week in Grants Pass, Oregon. It was a great break from the Las Vegas heat. Twenty years ago...

Geo Chef is Trekking

Watch for my blog next week on Southern Oregon wineries, restaurants, and attractions. I am off to Grants Pass, Oregon to visit family. ...

5 Travel Tips For This Busy Travel Week

Photo by Aaron Barnaby - Unsplash 1. Take an extra bank card and or credit card. 2. Get off the beaten tourist travel path. Meet the...

5 Happy Hour Hot Spots: Las Vegas Strip

From the Mandalay Bay Resort to the Stratosphere is about 6 miles. This section of Las Vegas Boulevard is known as The Strip. This was...

5 Happy Hour Hot Spots: N. Las Vegas & Aliante

This is part 4 of Happy Hour Hot Spots. Last week I shared my top five from Summerlin. This week I head up to N. Las Vegas and Aliante....

5 Vegas Valley Happy Hour Hot Spots: Summerlin

This is part 3 of Happy Hour Hot Spots. Last week I shared my top five from the Southwest Las Vegas Valley. This week I turn my taste...

5 Vegas Valley Happy Hour Hot Spots: Southwest

Last week I shared my top five happy hour hot spots in Green Valley. This week we move to the Southwest Las Vegas Valley. My top 5...

5 Vegas Valley Happy Hour Hot Spots: Green Valley

Las Vegas is a mecca for great food. Celebrity chefs have flocked to the strip, opening countless culinary options that carry a hefty...

Puree: How to Make Soup Smooth & Creamy

From Better Homes & Gardens Cooking Glossary, Puree means to process or mash a food until it is as smooth as possible. This can be done...

Making Moist Meatballs

There's nothing worst than dry meatballs. Follow these tips for making moist meatballs.

4 Steps to Dining With the P.O.P.E

Got a new recipe to try out? Make it excellent by remembering his Excellency, the Pope. P.O.P.E. is an acronym I use when making a dish...

Ancho Ribeye Tomahawk Chop

Bad to the Bone. This ribeye was inspired by my visit to the Grand Canyon. “The Grand Canyon is truly grand. This ribeye is not only big...

4 Travel Bucket List Tips

According to AARP's Travel Survey, 38% of Baby Boomers have a travel bucket list. The desire to travel is even higher for Millennial's...

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