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MABEL DODGE LUHAN HOUSE

There is a spirit that hovers over the Mabel Dodge Luhan House in Taos, New Mexico. It’s the spirit of Taos itself, of the mountains and air and light and magic that inspired Native Americans as well as artists, writers, poets and rich socialites from near and far to settle and thrive. Mabel Dodge Luhan—or […]

¶ Posted 27 February 2015 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BREADS § BREAKFAST ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Aldous Huxley, Ansel Adams, BREAKFAST, Cream Cheese, D.H. Lawrence, Georgia O'Keeffe, Mabel Dodge Luhan, muffins, New Mexico, Taos, Taos Pueblo, Tony Luhan, Willa Cather

SECRETS AND COCKTAILS AT CHATEAU MARMONT

Those who say money can’t buy happiness have never had cocktails at Chateau Marmont. This iconic Los Angeles hotel sits overlooking the Sunset Strip like a beacon luring Hollywood stars and other A-listers connected with show-biz fame and fortune.First built as an apartment building resembling a French Chateau, the property converted to a hotel in […]

¶ Posted 13 February 2015 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BARS § BEVERAGES § CALIFORNIA § COCKTAILS § DRINKS § LOS ANGELES § RECIPES § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Britney Spears, Bungalow Two, Chateau Marmont, Clark Gable, Glenn Ford, James Dean, Jean Harlow, Los Angeles, Natalie Wood, Rebel Without a Cause, Scarlett Johansson, William Holden

FORT LAUDERDALE, LOBSTER OMELET, RUM RUNNER COCKTAIL

Remember the Fort Lauderdale of spring break madness—-with paradise lost to swarms of college students hoarding the town? Well hallelujah, today the spring-break kids go elsewhere, leaving Fort Lauderdale’s delights to locals and tourists wanting a comfortable, non-crowded, spring, winter, or anytime warm-weather break. What does the Greater Fort Lauderdale area offer visitors? Easy answer: […]

¶ Posted 04 January 2015 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BEACH § BREAKFAST § DRINKS § ENTREES § FLORIDA § FORT LAUDERDALE § ISLANDS § MUSEUMS § RECIPES § RESORTS § RESTAURANTS § SPAS § TRAVEL § Uncategorized ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Cap's Place, Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas Boulevad, Lobster, Lobster Omelet, Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, rum, The Atlantic Hotel & Spa, The Bonnet House

BEST DESIGN-RICH PARIS HOTELS

They are like fraternal twins with features in common, but totally different looks.As to similarities, both hotels sit in the spiffy Eighth Arrondissement of Paris, a short stroll to the Champs Elysées. Both are relatively new or newly recreated and boast five star designations. Both offer comfortable, luxurious stays at rates less than “palace” hotels […]

¶ Posted 25 September 2014 † Susan Manlin Katzman § FRANCE § PARIS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Art Deco, design, France, Hôtel du Collectionneur, Hôtel Vernet, Le Safran, Paris, Purple Bar, Restaurant The V

Lake Yellowstone Hotel

Once upon a time she was described as a “plain Jane three-story shoebox, with windows,” but Lake Yellowstone Hotel has enjoyed Cinderella updates through the years and remains—at 123 years old—belle of the ball for national park visitors who want to combine history, comfort and a classy stay on the quiet shore of Yellowstone Lake. […]

¶ Posted 23 July 2014 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BREADS § NATIONAL PARKS § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § TRAVEL § WYOMING § YELLOWSTONE ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: goat cheese spread, Lake Yellowstone Hotel, WYOMING, YELLOWSTONE, Yellowstone National Park

LITTLE DIX BAY & ISLAND SALAD RECIPE

“Let me tell you about the very rich,” writes F. Scott Fitzgerald, “They are different from you and me.” Well I can’t speak for you, but the rich are definitely different from me. The rich get to build wonderful resorts. And the rich get to stay in them. Case in point: Little Dix Bay in […]

¶ Posted 26 May 2014 † Susan Manlin Katzman § BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS § CARIBBEAN § ISLANDS § RECIPES § RESORTS § RESTAURANTS § SALADS § SPAS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Laurance Rockefeller, Little Dix Bay, roasted garlic, Rosewood Resorts, salad, tofu

MOSS LANDING & RECIPES: CIOPPINO & BIRD’S NEST

Centered in the curve of Monterey Bay, midway between Santa Cruz and Monterey, on California’s famous Highway 1, Moss Landing is hard to miss, yet most drivers whiz by headed for more famous neighbors. This is a mistake. A big mistake, as the tiny fishing village is a hidden treasure yielding rich rewards for nature-loving […]

¶ Posted 17 May 2014 † Susan Manlin Katzman § CALIFORNIA § CRUISING § MOSS LANDING § RECIPES § RESTAURANTS § SOUPS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: California, Captain's Inn, Cioppino, Elkhorn Slough, Elkhorn Slough Safari, Haute Enchilada, Moss Landing, Phil's Fish Market, potatoes, Sanctuary Cruises, seafood, wildlife

HOT SPRINGS AND COOL SLAW

Mother Nature set the scene. This was back in the beginning of time, when she blessed a particular batch of water, heated it to about 143°F in the depths of the earth and bubbled it up to springs flowing along the lower slopes of what would be called Hot Springs Mountain (part of the Ouachita […]

¶ Posted 29 April 2014 † Susan Manlin Katzman § ARKANSAS § HOT SPRINGS § RECIPES § RESORTS § SPAS § TRAVEL ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Arkansas, Arlington Resort Hotel, Bathhouse Row, Buckstaff Bathhouse, cole slaw, Fordyce Bathhouse, Hot Springs, Lamar Bathhouse, McClard's Bar-B-Q, National Park, Quapaw Bathhouse

Tongabezi, Victoria Falls, Sweet Potato Jam, Zambian Beans

Let’s cut to the chase. Victoria Falls is certainly worth a visit. Called the world’s largest sheet of falling water and deemed one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a bucket-list must-see. But to those who love distinctive hotels, resorts, and other accommodations, Victoria Falls […]

¶ Posted 14 March 2014 † Susan Manlin Katzman § AFRICA § BREAKFAST § CONDIMENTS § RECIPES § RESORTS § SIDE DISHES § TRAVEL § ZAMBIA ‡ Comments Off ° Tagged: Africa, Sweet Potato Jam, Tongabezi, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River, Zambia, Zambian Beans

BLVD 16 COCKTAIL RECIPES

Eat, drink—mainly drink—and be merry while you reduce your carbon footprint. Guzzle up and your efforts to save the planet get even better. Too good to be true? Au contraire. Especially if you are in Los Angeles. Especially if it is Tuesday. Especially if you are drinking at BLVD 16 Restaurant and Lounge at […]