Tunisia boasts some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the world, and the amphitheater and museum in El Jem (ancient Thysdrus) appear toward the top of my recommended sites to visit. El Jem is approximately two and a half hours south of Tunis and accessible by the...
If you are tired of the snow and rain of winter, now is the perfect time to bring spring into your home. Adding cheery touches to my home decor always lifts my spirits, and I hope it will do the same for you. Here are some simple tips for changing over your decor...
It’s time to usher in spring while taking advantage of the end of the winter citrus season, so let’s celebrate with a dish with bright flavors and colors — lemon pasta! Lemon pasta is something that I had never eaten or even seen until I spent a few...
Tomato soup is a comfort food from my childhood. Since I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, there were plenty of cold and rainy days when soup seemed “just the thing” to make me feel a little warmer. We always kept a few cans on hand to complement some...
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but don’t despair if you think you don’t have enough time or money to make it special. A little creativity and effort will take you a long way toward impressing those you love. I posted this idea on my...
Fall in Italy is a wonderful time to take a drive because of the cooler temperatures but abundant sun, so one weekend I decided to enjoy the season and make a visit with my husband to the far eastern side of Tuscany and the historic town of Arezzo. Arezzo is the home...
