Galveston in Photos

Posted in Home

Who can resist the allure of a large porch that wraps around a beautiful Victorian era home? I know I can’t. I  had to keep reminding myself not to just walk up to some stranger’s home in Galveston, Texas and sit down in an inviting rocking chair.  (I have to imagine I’m not the only one… Read more

Cooking Lebanese Moghrabieh

Posted in Food| Lebanon
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In my humble (yet correct) opinion, Lebanese food is some of the most delicious in the world.  Whether your vegetarian, pescatarian, or hard core meat eater, there’s something fresh and delicious to fit your palate.  You can pick up a simple kebab sandwich at a street stand or sit down to a 3 course meal that… Read more

Q & A With the Owner of Traveler's Bookcase (Part II)

Posted in Books| Local| Los Angeles| Travel

In last Thursday’s post, I began my interview with Natalie Compagno, co-owner of Los Angeles’ Travelers bookcase, a book store dedicated to all things travel. Naturally a place I love!Below is the second half of our interview where I ask her more questions about her personal travels.Natalie Compagno, owner of a Traveler’s BookcaseNH: Now, a few questions… Read more

Books That Take Me Places

Posted in Books| Travel

Its days like this…days with no international travel plans in hand…when I start to look longingly at my suitcase and my passport. I have an every growing list of where I’d like to go next, but until I can put those plans into affect, I have to be content to indulge in mental travel, which for… Read more

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