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Quebec’s Eastern Townships: Quelle Surprise!

Quebec’s Eastern Townships: Quelle Surprise!

Disclosure – This article is the result of a hosted press trip, whereby Tourisme Québec paid the majority of my expenses.  This has in no way had any bearing on my review, which is my opinion only. In case you’re interested, there’s a companion slide show of the Eastern Townships ...

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Slideshow: Eastern Townships of Quebec Province

Slideshow: Eastern Townships of Quebec Province

If a picture’s worth a thousand words, this should keep you going for months!  It’s a bit of a long slideshow, but there’s so much to share! (Images: Nancy M. Dickinson, © 2013, All Rights Reserved.  Not to be used without written permission)

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A Sandy Safari on Cape Cod

A Sandy Safari on Cape Cod

Hermit crabs, fireflies, salty air and sand castles. Cape Cod calls out to families that appreciate pristine beaches, simple pleasures and an unhurried pace. Up among the picture-postcard-worthy sand dunes that dot Race Point Beach and acres of outback along the Cape Cod National Seashore in Provincetown and North Truro, ...

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Review: Kindle Paperwhite – Black & White Never Looked So Good

Review: Kindle Paperwhite – Black & White Never Looked So Good

Disclosure: ETM was provided with a complimentary Kindle Paperwhite with cover for the purposes of this review.  However, this does not affect our review in any way and our rating/review reflects this.  Always.  For more information, please see: http://cmp.ly/1/dGPXkV NMD – When I first opened up the box with an Amazon ...

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On The Road Eats

A Glimpse into Galveston Island, Texas’ Culinary Scene

A Glimpse into Galveston Island, Texas’ Culinary Scene

Ask anyone who has recently returned from a trip what they like best about it, and I guarantee you they’ll either mention certain dishes or simply say, “the food.” Galveston Island, Texas is unique in many ways; and perhaps that can be attributed to its location. If you are looking ...

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Tucson’s Maynard’s Kitchen and the Farm to Table Concept

Tucson’s Maynard’s Kitchen and the Farm to Table Concept

The farm-to-table effort is nothing new to the United States.  As a country founded on an agrarian society, large farms and small, all family owned, have provided for the people for hundreds of years.  During World War II, it was suggested that supporting the war effort meant having a “Victory ...

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Recipes From the Road – Chili & Corn Puddin’ at the Horse Stamp Inn

Recipes From the Road – Chili & Corn Puddin’ at the Horse Stamp Inn

Nancy M. Dickinson – With colder weather upon us, how about a warm bowl of chili from the Horse Stamp Inn, in Waverly, GA. Better still, how about a weekend getaway?  If you can’t make it just yet, but still want to try their chili and corn pudding, here are ...

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Cincinnati’s Blue Ash Chili serves a dish only a Buckeye could love

Cincinnati’s Blue Ash Chili serves a dish only a Buckeye could love

Cincinnati-style chili lovers have a favorite brand and preferred way to eat it, but they can all agree on one thing – it’s better than it sounds. The next time you meet someone from Cincinnati, ask them how they like their chili. But be ready for an enthusiastic and detailed answer. ...

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Macarons with Chocolate Ganache Filling – The Pain Doré Bakery, Montreal

Macarons with Chocolate Ganache Filling – The Pain Doré Bakery, Montreal

This past weekend I was in the area of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on a press trip.  On the first day, the representative of the Quebec Tourism office, Patrice Poissant, presented us with box lunches that included a delicious pastry called a Confidence.  All of us on the bus agreed this was ...

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In the Kitchen with Chef Robert Hall of Winthrop Rockefeller Institute

In the Kitchen with Chef Robert Hall of Winthrop Rockefeller Institute

Chef Robert Hall refuses to be pinpointed down to one culinary point of view. “I love food,” says the Arkansas-native. “If I truly had to give an answer, I would say my point of view is global fusion. There really isn’t much that I don’t like when it comes to ...

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Recipes from the Road – Mandarin Boutique Hotel’s Tavuk Sote

Recipes from the Road – Mandarin Boutique Hotel’s Tavuk Sote

NMD – Located in Mugla, Turkey, the Mandarin Boutique Hotel is relaxing retreat with an excellent menu for their guests.  So proud are they of their culinary offerings, they share some of their traditional recipes on their site.  Turkish food is a delicious blend showing the heritage of the country, ...

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Thanksgiving Recipe From the Road: Martha Washington’s Great Cake

Thanksgiving Recipe From the Road: Martha Washington’s Great Cake

20 Nov 2012 – Looking for a unique recipe for this Thanksgiving?  How about this one? I ran across this recipe first on a Facebook page for The Kitchen Cabinet.  I decided to look a little further into it and learned the recipe is actually from the website for Mount ...

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Destinations

West Virginia’s Best Kept Secret – Stonewall Jackson Resort & State Park

The best fishing, beautiful views, lots to see and do - who could ask for anything more? Located in Roanoke, WV, near the center of the state, is one of the premier resorts in West Virginia. Built around a stocked lake and settled amidst some of the greenest forest found ...

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Go to the middle of the bridge and turn left? Try Zanesville, Ohio!

Go to the middle of the bridge and turn left? Try Zanesville, Ohio!

History, pottery, and a bridge that’s shaped like a Y. Located in Muskingum County, the city of Zanesville, Ohio has all of the above and more. To find this little-known Ohio gem, follow the rivers to Zanesville, Ohio. The Basics: In the 1790’s, Colonel Ebenezer Zane, a Revolutionary war veteran, ...

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A Glimpse into Galveston Island, Texas’ Culinary Scene

A Glimpse into Galveston Island, Texas’ Culinary Scene

Ask anyone who has recently returned from a trip what they like best about it, and I guarantee you they’ll either mention certain dishes or simply say, “the food.” Galveston Island, Texas is unique in many ways; and perhaps that can be attributed to its location. If you are looking ...

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Discover West Virginia!

Exploring the bountiful, beautiful Mountain Lakes Region of Central West Virginia Railroad tracks meandering through the countryside dotted with small towns immersed in coal mining.  Thousands of private and public hiking trails showing the best the state has to offer.  Dozens of regularly stocked lakes, streams and rivers with trout ...

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