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Restaurant Review – Lala Bistro – Thursday, July 15, 2010

28 Jul ’10
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Sometimes there is nothing better than homemade comfort food.  See how Lala Bistro on Roncesvalles fared in my weekly Metro column.

New Travel Article – Where to Stay in London

21 Jul ’10
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I’m a modern gal, so when I travel I like to stay in places that reflect my style. No doilies and rocking chairs, thank you very much. Recently, in checking out hotels in London city centre, I came across some … Continue reading →

Book News Update – New Review of The 30-Second Commute

21 Jul ’10
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I am always nervous when I’m told there’s a new review of my book.  As you can imagine, not everyone gets what you’re doing and not everyone likes your style or opinions. I was elated to read Michael & Mrs. … Continue reading →

Mentions – Props from the Parish

21 Jul ’10
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Working away alone at home, I forget that people might actually read what I write. The lovely Dan Bolman, writing at RuralMinister.com, not only read my article for The Writer, but is taking my advice: “So, I’m going to take … Continue reading →

Restaurant Review – RaviSoups – Thursday, July 08, 2010

19 Jul ’10
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Soup and a sandwich can be a dreadfully boring lunch.  Not at RaviSoups.  Read why in my weekly restaurant review column at Metro.

New Travel Article – Cruisin’ the Caribbean

19 Jul ’10
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I’m reading Ann Vanderhoof’s The Spice Necklace right now, which is about her and her husband’s culinary excursions throughout the Caribbean on their boat. Not only is it making me hungry,  now I want to seek out Caribbean Cruises and … Continue reading →

Food Book Club Update – Appetite for Reading Series 2 is a Go!

15 Jul ’10
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Well, my two lovely Appetite for Reading groups met for a final dinner at Quince Restaurant. But it’s not really over! Nicholas Hoare Books has graciously allowed me to do another Appetite for Reading Series with them! We’ll be meeting … Continue reading →

Radio Show News – Books Abroad Founder Ben Walsh Is My Next Guest

14 Jul ’10
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For my next show, Tuesday, July 20th from 2 to 3 pm, I hope you’ll join me as I interview Books Abroad Founder, Ben Walsh live in the studio! We’ll be talking about memoirs, biographies, book clubs and the incredible … Continue reading →

Restaurant Review – Four Seasons Studio Cafe – Thursday, June 24, 2010

12 Jul ’10
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Ahh, the Four Seasons.  It is a symbol of world class and style. So how does their restaurant, Studio Cafe, fare against the crowd?  Read my thoughts in my weekly Metro column.

New Travel Article – The Old & New World Charms of Montreal

12 Jul ’10
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There is so much to love about Montreal, the second-largest city in Canada. The shops and architecture, a blend of old-world-meeting-new-world, offers something for everyone. There is Old Montreal, where you can walk down narrow cobblestone streets and finish your … Continue reading →

New Writing for Teens Workshop Series – 3 More Classes: Come Out & Join the Fun!

10 Jul ’10
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The first class of Writing for Teens Workshop this past Thursday was such fun. Thanks to all of you who came out to learn about writing. I hope that you or someone you know can come out for any or … Continue reading →

Book News Update – The 30-Second Commute on iTunes!

26 Jun ’10
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I am so pleased that my book is available in more than book form, as many of you don’t have much time for reading the old-fashioned way anymore. You can get an e-book version and PDF version,  and audiobook – … Continue reading →

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