Lisdoonvarna was our destination of the day for a VIP tour of The Burren Smokehouse.  Totally organic salmon is smoked here with chips and sawdust gathered from a local furniture mill and it was really enlightening to follow the procedures and story. We enjoyed the tour with a Parisian Chef there to learn more about the process and ingredients said to be the best in Ireland, donning white coats and footwear booties.   Followers know that I love salmon and was lucky enough to enjoy it for breakfast, lunch and dinner while on our recent journey along the Wild Atlantic W ..read more

  Dromoland Castle is huge, comfortable and elegant.  We arrived for afternoon tea on a misty day after visiting in Ennis with family. The polished silver, the cakes and sandwiches, the superlative service, and a perfect cup of Earl Grey was the most relaxing afternoon of our visit to county Clare on our tour ..read more

 We're off to Ireland with a new focus on travel and culture which is, of course, filled with food experiences.  With three million visitors we're pretty sure you will want to follow the adventures.  It's so great to be back again on this Epic Tour of County Clare on The Wild Atlantic Way.  Our hosts, The Cliffs of Moher Experience, Aer Lingus and Avis Car Rental, have set up some amazing tours, dinners and hotels.  Follow us everywhere for some great fun ..read more

  One of the things I missed most during those darkest Covid days was stopping in at the local cafes and coffee shops and spending an hour or two relaxing, reading and writing.  Now they all seem to be back in full bloom just in time for the open doors and windows of spring. We stopped in at the Tatte Bakery location near Emerson College recently while in town for a movie screening.  This is one of the larger locations with plenty of seating and boy did we feel at home.  There was lots of great coffee and all those delicious pastries.  It's so nice to be back ..read more

  Thursday January 19 is National Popcorn Day and what better way to celebrate with these delicious treats from Prospector Popcorn that also support a great cause?  When you buy these goodies you will also be supporting their employment of people with disabilities.  And they are doing a great job. Sparkle on, people ..read more

  Boston Public Market is hosting a fun night for foodies on this Wednesday, October 12, in case you want to attend this great event before the tickets sell out.  And they will!  There will be lots of food to sample, an open bar and entertainment.  See you all there! Tickets can be purchased here ..read more

  A great, friendly crowd, a spectacular view in a stunning backdrop, perfect weather, lots of pours and winemakers from all over the world.  What could be better?  The Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival 2022 was just fantastic.  Yes, the Grand Tasting is gone but, really, we actually like these smaller, more intimate seminars where you get to meet interesting people and spend time talking with the people who make the wine.  Gone is the crowded stampede. We attended the seminar:  What's Trending In Italy.  Presented by Kobrand and featuring winemaker ..read more

  What's better than a cheeseburger loaded with onion fries and the whole city walking by as you sit and dine? Maybe frozen drinks. Just check out the tiktok vid.  Plus, this is the only place in Newport where they have a booth table that sits twelve people.  Munch on fried shrimp or scallops and sip gin and tonics with everyone with in, well, your immediate circle. We also got a sneak peek inside the totally swanky new private club.  Very luxe and comfy.  Another tiktok Contact us for details. Surf Club Newport ..read more

  I went with the classic Club Sandwich, loaded with bacon and thick layers of turkey on a crisp bed of lettuce and toasted bread, smothered in mayo.  Delicious. Because that's what you do when dining at a classic spot:  La Forge Casino at the Tennis Hall Of Fame in Newport. The courts were as green as ever.  We loved the Arthur Ashe tribute poster.  Really, if you ever play you must visit.  I mastered the art of the serve at Boston College.  There is even a video of me out there, somewhere, teaching people how to do it.  So, tennis is a love. The coo ..read more

Next up on our tour is Newport Vineyards,  a winery located in Middleton.  We were invited to a private tour and tasting with the weather cooperating every moment of the way.  Blue skies and puffy, billowing clouds, full sunshine and a cool breeze were all a perfect backdrop to a few hours spent learning about winemaking. We began by strolling the vineyards and getting the basics.  It's early in the season for grapes as one can see here but by Fall they'll be ready for harvest and the winemaking process begins.  There are about 60 acres of vines here and ..read more