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Tasty Travels

If you are a fan of pizza pies then you might consider hopping on the next flight to Naples, Italy. It’s no secret that the city makes some of the finest pizzas in the world, but this weekend chefs there are offering a one-of-kind pie to honor a special visitor. Naples’ world-class pizza makers have invented a pontiff’s pizza in recognition of Pope Benedict XVI one-day visit to the city to celebrate Mass and attend a meeting. Chefs at one of Naples’ most famous restaurants, the bastion of Neapolitan cooking Ciro a Santa Brigida came up with the idea on … Continue reading →

Eggs for Breakfast Every Day?

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“I hear what you’re saying about protein and I do feel great when I have eggs for breakfast on the weekends but I just don’t have the time to make eggs during the week. Any suggestions?” Ah, eggs. These are just the most magical protein in my opinion. They are inexpensive, filling, low in calories, tasty and easily prepared. Did you know that you can prepare eggs in advance and freeze or refrigerate them? Yes, you can! You can prepare omelets ahead of time and place them in a microwave-safe plastic container so you can just pack them in your … Continue reading →

Taking an Affordable Holiday to Italy

You know things are awry in the travel world when you can fly to Italy for less than it costs to jet off to Hawaii from New York. I subscribe to several online travel sites and keep in close contact with a number of travel agents and this week both announced amazing air and hotel packages to popular Italian cities such as Florence, Venice and Rome for unbelievably affordable prices. Take a look: FLORENCE For a mere $1,039 you can jet off to fabulous Florence this fall. Virgin Vacations is offering the trip to the picturesque crown of Tuscany, for … Continue reading →

Body for Life Proteins (and how to mix them up!)

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Chicken Breast Try my marinated chicken breast recipe. This is a really versatile recipe that you can make in bulk and grill at the beginning of the week for easy meals throughout even the busiest of weeks. Turkey Breast You can purchase just a turkey breast at your local grocery store, roast it and enjoy it throughout the week. I prefer to cook mine on a rotisserie after rubbing it with a combination of poultry seasoning, Mrs Dash Garlic and Herb, garlic powder and sage. Lean Ground Turkey Mix lean ground turkey with spices (like the ones I use for … Continue reading →

Ridiculously Low Hotel Rates in Rome

If you have ever dreamed of spending Valentine’s Day in the Eternal City, but didn’t have the funds to treat your sweetheart to such a luxury—-now’s your big chance. Several hotels in the heart of Rome are offering spectacular savings from now until the end of February. But, if you want in on the sensationally low rates I would suggest acting fast. The rates listed below apply to select rooms and the offer is good on a first-come, first-serve basis. Take a look: Empire Palace Hotel How’s this for an incredible deal… The legendary four-star Empire Palace Hotel located next … Continue reading →

Where to Roam in Rome

When in Rome… well, you know the rest. If you are planning a trip to the ancient city in the next few weeks you have the opportunity to be one of the first to experience the restored ruins of two opulent Roman villas and private thermal baths that recently opened to the public. Each villa boasts a 3-D reconstruction that offers a virtual tour of the luxurious residences found in downtown Rome. Local archaeologists uncovered an ancient neighborhood, where historians believe senators and knight used to live. The 2,000 square-yard complex dates back to the 2nd century and is now … Continue reading →

Where to Eat in Paris

There are more remarkable restaurants in the City of Lights than I could ever cover in this single blog; however, a new eatery opening in one of Paris’ most popular landmarks is a subject I can’t ignore. The new restaurant takes cuisine to new heights—-410 feet up to be exact–and is being run by one of the world’s most recognized celebrity chefs. Alain Ducasse’s new Jules Verne restaurant located at the top of Paris’ Eiffel Tower is the talk of the town. Ducasse is known for whipping up meals for passengers on the Concorde jet and astronauts at the international … Continue reading →

Endangered Piping Plovers in New Jersey

The endangered piping plover has been something of a conservation success story on the New Jersey beaches. The piping plover is a small, territorial shorebird. Like many human beach visitors, the piping plovers pick out their territory, settle into the sand, play in the water, and watch life go on around them. These birds return to their breeding grounds in late March and early April. After courtship rituals, the mated birds form shallow nests in the sand and line them with shells and small rocks. Plovers lay as many as four eggs at a time; the hatchlings can fly a … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: Seeing Red in Rome and Staying Safe in Puerto Rico

SEEING RED IN ROME The waters of Rome’s famed Trevi Fountain were running red this weekend and it wasn’t because the Italians were celebrating Christmas early. Rather, according to Italian newspapers, a man threw a bucket of red paint or dye into the 18th-century monument and colored its water bright red. Police say the crime was committed in front of a crowd of astonished tourists and residents, and the suspect remains at large. Fountain technicians were forced to shut off the water before restoring a clear flow. According to news reports, the legendary baroque fountain was not permanently damaged and … Continue reading →

Adoption Transitions #5 When Travel is Required.

Traveling with a newly placed adoptive child who has never been away from his or her neighborhood, or been outside of the orphanage–let alone the state or country–is stressful for any child or person. Parents adopting a child internationally, or even a child from another state or part of the state, face an added obstacle during transition. Travel and relocation is stressful for adults and children no matter the circumstances, but when it includes building, a new family the situation can be nearly unbearable for everyone. When adoptive parents have to travel to transition their child, all the same issues … Continue reading →