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Recipes- Miss Albany Diner ClosingMiss Albany Diner Closinglandmark is about to serve up its last batch of mad irish toast tomorrow. vo the miss albany diner on broadway will turn the closed sign on the door after lunch service tomorrow. jane brown is selling the 1940′s era trolley car turned diner that she and her late husband cliff opened [...]Check out Miss Albany Diner Closing on Tastyda […]
- Three-Greens Soup with Spinach GremolataRecipe from Bon Appétit […]
- Shut the World Out and MovePin it I have been in the process of moving the last 48 hours, and have been dead to the world, including the blogosphere. Meals have consisted of toast, prunes (an easy antioxidant source), leftover fridge food, Papa John’s (I … Continue reading → […]
- Cottage PancakesI was cleaning out the desk drawers in my office the other day, and came across my collection of vintage photographs. They're pictures I've picked up (a couple here, a couple there) at yard sales and flea markets. A dollar for this one, two for that. I thought you might enjoy seeing a few of them. Additionally, a number of you were curious about th […]
- Chimichurri3/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup parsley 2 cloves garlic 1 bunch scallions, both white and green parts, trimmed 1 tablespoon dried chili salt and freshly ground black pepper Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend together; do not over mix. Let stand for […]
- Dr. John: Health Fried FoodDr. John Torres talks about how to make fried food healthier. Check out Dr. John: Health Fried Food on Tastydays which has thousands of cooking videos, food blogs, recipes, chicken recipes as well as featuring an extensive food dictionary. Also visit FoodFeed, the largest Food Tweeting website by Food Advertising firm, Gourmet Ads.Check out Dr. John: Health […]
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Amtrak Western Adventure
Posted on July 28, 2010 | 1 CommentImage via Wikipedia Amtrak’s Adventure Sweepstakes Travel the Pacific Northwest along major portions of the Lewis and Clark trail, Amtrak’s Empire Builder provides the perfect way to experience the rugged... -
Tahoe Food and Wine Weekend Getaway
Posted on July 17, 2010 | 1 CommentAutumn Food and Wine Weekend Getaway Win a three day/two night stay at Northstar-at-Tahoe, host venue for the Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival, and two tickets to the... -
Ahwahnee Lodge – Yosemite National Park
Posted on June 12, 2010 | 3 CommentsIn the early 1920′s, Stephen Mather, the National Park Service Director, realized that the Park needed accommodations to suit the affluent and influential traveler. The concept of a hotel such... -
Thunderbird Lodge Lake Tahoe
Posted on June 5, 2010 | No CommentsThe Thunderbird Lodge is one of the last and best examples of a great residential estate on Lake Tahoe from the period in which prominent San Francisco society built homes... -
Enter to Win North Lake Tahoe Getaway
Posted on August 11, 2009 | No CommentsTahoe-for-Two is your chance to see North Lake Tahoe from two distinctly different perspectives. Afloat, you and a friend can discover the Lake’s hidden places, and then you can jump... -
Lake Tahoe
Posted on July 30, 2009 | No CommentsI can think of no place I’d rather be in the summer. Tahoe’s blue lake and the surrounding sierras make for the perfect lazy afternoon. We had a chance to... -
Can you spare some honey?
Posted on July 12, 2009 | No CommentsRecently, we had a visitor at the cabin. He was a curious fellow, perhaps seeking a little honey. Lake Tahoe Cabin The only species of bears in California and Nevada... -
A Bear’s Den
Posted on February 12, 2009 | No CommentsLake Tahoe Cabin I remember our first trip to Tahoe – the smells, the water, the air – it felt like a magical place. I immediately knew this would be... -
Tip of the Month – Make Copies of Important Documents
Posted on February 4, 2008 | No CommentsImage via Wikipedia Protect Your Documents Make a photocopy of the front and back of everything you carry in your wallet. That way if you lose it, it will be...









