Born and raised in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area, we never grow tired of heading to the city. This week we visited the National Liberty Museum and boy was it a treat. Located in Old City, Philadelphia, the National Liberty Museum is more than worth a visit by locals or those experiencing the area for the first time.Continue Reading
Tomato Bisque from Medieval Times
Worthy of the Queens approval and fit for her knights as they ready for a fencing duel is this delicious bowl of Medieval Times Tomato Bisque. I duplicated the easy soup recipe from a recent dinner theater show we attended with our family.Continue Reading
New Holland, Lancaster County PA Getaway Guide
My sweetie and I make a point of celebrating each of our birthdays and anniversary in a special way. Sometimes it is just a day trip or a dinner out. More often it is a short getaway. Recently we spent a few days in one of our favorite places. Lancaster county, Pennsylvania is known for it’s beautiful rolling hills, Amish and Mennonite farmlands and relaxing atmosphere. This year we planned a lovely time in New Holland located in eastern Lancaster county. Be inspired with this action packed getaway guide as you plan a visit to this iconic area filled with gorgeous pastoral views.Continue Reading
Charleston, South Carolina Travel Series
Beautiful Charleston, South Carolina was founded in 1670 as Charles Town, honoring King Charles II of England. Stroll the streets with us on our family’s first visit to America’s Most Friendly City. If a trip to Charleston is something that you might like, take a peek at our adventure.Continue Reading
Boone Hall Plantation, Charleston, South Carolina
We just got home from a week vacationing with family and grandkids. Part of our adventures included a visit to Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens that is enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, it is a must-see attraction when visiting Charleston. A working plantation with southern charm, Boone Hall features the beautiful Avenue of Oaks, 9 original slave cabins, a colonial revival 1936 mansion tour and Gullah culture theatrical performance. Areas of the plantation were used in the filming of North and South, Queen, the Tempest, and The Notebook.Continue Reading
Charleston and Folly Beach Getaway
Folly Beach, just south of Charleston, was our home away from home recently. A lovely getaway from the cold and a special time with family we don’t see often. We were all first time visitors to this South Carolina port city founded in 1670. The weather was mostly perfect for our Charleston and Folly Beach getaway family vacation.Continue Reading
Keep Calm and Love London
Keep Calm and Love London. We weren’t really calm at all but actually quite excited. And loving London is easy. This was our second trip to this lovely city, across the pond and we were thrilled to be going to London, England again. This time with two of our adult children and our oldest grandson. A little more confident in our international travel experience and our ability to navigate airport flights and customs as well as the tube and underground, took away much of our first-time anxiety. Once again we would be experiencing the history, art and culture that is so abundant at every corner we turned. Added to all of this, we would be enjoying it through the eyes of our kids. Continue Reading
London, England Jamie Oliver Inspired Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta with Creamy Ricotta
A visit to London Covent Garden and Jamie Oliver restaurant inspired this easy recipe for roasted cherry tomato and basil bruschetta with creamy ricotta. It is a fresh and delicious summertime appetizer or entree.Continue Reading
Cape May
Last week John and I spend a short getaway celebrating our anniversary at the southern New Jersey beach town, Cape May. Though just an hour and a half drive from our home, neither of us had ever been to this lovely area that is a National Historic Landmark due to its concentration of well-maintained Victorian buildings. It is one of the country’s oldest vacation resort destinations.Continue Reading
Ford’s Theatre Museum
Adjacent to the Petersen House where Abraham Lincoln died, is the Ford’s Theatre Museum Center for Education and Leadership, where visitors explore more of his presidency and its untimely end. One of the first exhibits is a replica of the funeral car that carried President Lincoln through many cities and seven states to his home in Springfield, Illinois.