Whenever I’m in Philly and have a little extra time, I love to escape with my kayak to Cooper River in Pennsauken. It’s convenient, peaceful, and always gives me a fresh perspective on the city. Even a short paddle is restorative. Always nice to feel the open water beneath me and […]
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Pasticceria Maria Grammatico, one of Sicily’s most renowned pastry shops. It’s actually traditional Sicilian marzipan sold in La Pasticceria Maria Grammatico, a famous pastry shop in Erice, Sicily. Maria Grammatico, the mastermind behind these sweet creations, has elevated this traditional Sicilian marzipan art to new heights. Making baked goods like these […]
Read More Pasticceria Maria Grammatico, one of Sicily’s most renowned pastry shops. It’s actually traditional Sicilian marzipan sold in La Pasticceria Maria Grammatico, a famous pastry shop in Erice, Sicily. Maria Grammatico, the mastermind behind these sweet creations, has elevated this traditional Sicilian marzipan art to new heights. Making baked goods like these […]
Read MoreNaples, Italy, is a city renowned for its rich history with stunning architecture, ancient ruins and lovely piazzas—not to be confused with pizza, which by the way, is fantastic there. It is, after all, the birthplace of pizza. Naples is also known for its graffiti, which is…literally…everywhere. In many cases, it is […]
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Nearly a year after losing my mom to metastatic small cell lung cancer, I was still grappling with waves of grief. As the one-year anniversary approached, I felt an urgent need to escape—to embark on a journey that would take me far from my regular life and, hopefully, offer some […]
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