Susan Manlin Katzman | Sweet Leisure

CAL-A-VIE HEALTH SPA, AMERICA’S MOST PERFECT DESTINATION SPA

The second I win the lottery, I’m calling Cal-a-Vie and booking an extended stay. Why do I love the spa? Here are just a few of the many reasons: LOCATION Nestled in a valley surrounded by lavender scented hills, Cal-a-Vie sits 40 miles north of San Diego and seven miles inland from the Pacific coast […]

TEN REASONS KIDS LOVE ATLANTIS PARADISE ISLAND

Cross my heart, Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas is the tip-top, absolute best resort in the Caribbean for kids of all ages. Why? Many reasons. Here are ten: 1. Atlantis sports what is probably the greatest waterpark on earth. Covering 141 acres, the wet and wonderful playground includes 18 different thrilling, chilling water slides, two splashy […]

¶ Posted 18 January 2018 § ACCOMMODATIONS § BAHAMAS § BEACH § BREADS § BREAKFAST § CARIBBEAN § CASINOS § ENTREES § ISLANDS § NASSAU § PARADISE ISLAND § RECIPES § RESORTS § RESTAURANTS § SPAS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas, beach, Caribbean, Chicken Souse, Nassau, recipe, resort, waterpark

LUSCIOUS RECIPES FROM THE BEST OF THE BEST KITCHENS

The very best (no fooling), the most divine (really) recipes from people and places (all totally superlative) to make for gift giving. (Marvelous to the max!) COFFEE RUB SEASONING MIX A coffee and spice and everything nice recipe from Jim Leonardo, chef of Vinology, the spiffy wine-bar and restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Recipe HERE. […]

¶ Posted 21 December 2017 § ANN ARBOR § APPETIZERS § BARBECUE § BEVERAGES § CANDY § CHOCOLATE § COCKTAILS § COFFEE § CONDIMENTS § COOKIES § DESSERTS § DRINKS § GIFT GIVING § GLUTEN FREE § LITTLE ROCK § MICHIGAN § RECIPES ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: cakes, candy, cookie, Gluten-free, grapefruit liqueur, Hotel Colorado, pecans pompelmocello, Savory Spoon Cooking School, seasoning mix, The Capital Hotel, The Living Room, Vinology, Zingerman's

GIFTS THAT GIVE

Making a list? Checking it thrice? Want to give something that triple-dips nice? Then read on for special stores that can make shopping a breeze, provide enough choice to please a Santa load of recipients and help ease the lives of families around the world. For gift-giving at its win win win best, click in, fill […]

¶ Posted 15 December 2017 § ART § GIFT GIVING § HOLIDAYS ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: chess, gifts, holiday gifts, pasta, scarves, St Jude Giftshop, Ten Thousand Villages, trays, UNICEF Market

OURAY COLORADO, HOT SPRINGS & BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Whoever first said, “The best things come in small packages,” had to be thinking of Ouray. This teeny tiny Colorado town covers only about 0.84 square miles, yet it overflows with appeal. Located in southwest Colorado, near the Four Corners where Colorado meets up with Utah, Arizona and New Mexico, Ouray sits in a box […]

¶ Posted 16 November 2017 § ACCOMMODATIONS § BRUSSELS SPROUTS § CHOCOLATE § COFFEE § COLORADO § OURAY § RECIPES § RESORTS § RESTAURANTS § SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS § SIDE DISHES § SPAS § THANKSGIVING § TRAVEL § VEGETABLES ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Brickhouse 737, Colorado, Hot Springs, Mouse's Chocolates & Coffee, San Juan Mountains, The Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa & Lodgings

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING APPLE MUFFINS

AUTUMN. APPLES. ABUNDANCE. ACTION PLAN: Make ABSOLUTELY AMAZING (gluten-free, low-calorie, nutrient rich, healthful and wholesome) APPLE MUFFINS. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING APPLE MUFFINS Yield: 12 muffins. 1/2 cup and 1/3 cup gluten-free oats 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon allspice Big pinch nutmeg Big pinch cloves 2 eggs 2 […]

¶ Posted 30 October 2017 § BREADS § BREAKFAST § BRUNCH § CAKE § DESSERTS § GLUTEN FREE § LOW CALORIE § LOW FAT § PIES § RECIPES ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: apple, Apple Pie, Gluten-free, low calorie, low fat, muffins

PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM

Anna Marco is not only a writer with over 800 articles to her credit, but also a magazine editor, film actress, model, professional makeup artist, advertising expert with over 28 years of experience in the entertainment industry, stylist, fashion designer, creator of a cartoon series and an automotive industry spokesperson. Whew! This high octane woman […]

¶ Posted 02 October 2017 § CALIFORNIA § LOS ANGELES § MUSEUMS § TRAVEL § Uncategorized ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Anna Marco, architecture, autos, cars, design, Harley-Davidson, Hot Rod Doll, Indian Motorcycle, Los Angeles, motorcycles, Museum, Petersen Automotive Museum

BEST RESTAURANT IN NAPLES, FL, & FLATBREAD RECIPE

Wish The Local restaurant was local—to me that is. The restaurant is local to lucky residents of Naples, FL, which I think is essentially unfair. It may be jealousy talking, but folks in Naples get all the breaks. They enjoy great weather, sand and sea and a cornucopia of other pleasures. I don’t see why […]

¶ Posted 29 August 2017 § NAPLES § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § SALADS § SIDE DISHES § TRAVEL § VEGETABLES ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: farm-to-table, Florida, grass fed, Jeff Mitchell, Mediterranean flatbread, Naples, organic, recipe, restaurant, sea-to-table, The Local

FABULOUS FRENCH HOTEL BARGE CRUISE AND RECIPES

Shhh!…keep this between us as it’s not too cool for a travel writer to claim a favorite cruise. But when it comes to barging, I’ve taken two trips that I adored above all the others and just can’t stop praising them. Both were on the same Horizon II, one of the luxurious hotel barges in […]

¶ Posted 22 August 2017 § ACCOMMODATIONS § BARGING § CANALS § CRUISING § FRANCE § RECIPES § SALADS § SIDE DISHES § TRAVEL § WINE ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Barging, CRUISING, Cyril Bedu, Europe, France, French Country Waterways, Gien French Faience, Harvé Roussel Chocolates, Horizon II, hotel barges, potato salad, red cabbage, Upper Loire

PETIT TROIS IN LOS ANGELES AND FABULOUS CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Oh man, I’m hungry. All I can think about is the original Petit Trois in Los Angeles. This restaurant proves the proverb that good things come in small packages. Really good things. Really small packages. Located in a strip mall on Highland just off Melrose, the narrow French-focused bistro seats only 21 lucky folks on […]