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Croatia: Worth the Wait

Croatia had been calling to me for years: warm, balmy weather, eye-popping sea views, and an easygoing way of life. Who wouldn’t want to experience...
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My Day at the Culinary Institute of America

When people talk about learning to cook—seriously learning to cook—one of the first places that comes to mind is the Culinary Institute of America. With...
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Favorite Picnic Destinations in Santa Cruz

When it comes to summer picnics, it’s hard to beat the coast: blue sky, sparkling water and nature by the bucketful. In my book, that...
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Why I love Palmiers

Many people associate palmiers with puff pastry wrapped around sweet fillings like butter and cinnamon sugar. However, during a Culinary Institute of America (CIA) workshop...