What do I like about December? The holiday get-togethers and time spent with loved ones, friends and family. What do I hate about December? The weather! When the weather outside is frightful, or just cold, wet and crappy, my mind turns to sunny days and […]

Are you looking for a simple chicken recipe that is a snap to prepare and can be grilled in 10 minutes? I like to BBQ, especially on these late summer/early autumn evenings. This recipe for Garlic Lemon Chicken Thighs is one of my back-pocket, not-a-lot-of-time-needed, […]

Hello 2018! Welcome to post number 200! Thanks for reading Travel*Food*Cool. Let start the year off cozy. Baby, it has been COLD outside lately!!! Like really cold! Cold weather – I have to admit, I’m not a fan. I’m more of a warm weather fan. When […]

Is everyone getting ready for Cinco de Mayo?! What a great day to celebrate Mexican independence by drinking margaritas and eating tacos! What a great excuse to have a party! Who doesn’t love margaritas and tacos? Mexican tacos! What better way to feed a large […]

Everyone is so busy! Work! School! Kids! Kids’ activities! No one has a lot of spare time. This is a recipe for the busy. Before you run out the door for work or school, take five minutes and give your chicken thighs a little love. You […]

The other day I was at the Arezzo Antique Market with my friend Nan. I’m a big fan of the Antique Market and have furnished much of the house with furniture and other pieces that I’ve found at the market (click on the Arezzo Finds page […]

This dish sounds complicated, but it really is not difficult to make. Pork loin wrapped in pancetta and stuffed with fig jam. Doesn’t this sound yummy? Pork loin, pancetta and fig jam! It sounds pretty decadent and Italian, doesn’t it?! I made this meal earlier this year in […]