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Month: May, 2008

Marrakech, une ville rouge

30 May, 2008 (13:30) | Antiques

MoroccoA country resting on the Western Sahara at the foothills ofThe Atlas Mountains, where 12th Century traditions and Present Day live side by side, entertaining your senses.Marrakech (French spelling) or Marrakesh (English)in Morocco, or Moroc (French), seems to be the vacation destination for the French (at least the ones I know).Marrakech, known as the “Red [...]

Champagne chocolate truffle ring

29 May, 2008 (10:14) | Cooking, Food

Not only one time, I heard (some) men said, woman is good liar.
Once someone brought over a box of chocolate. I had a piece, I guess my reaction was really impressive, my husband decided to buy it to me at all occasions.
Did I say all occasions?
Few months away, I received a 2-pound box of [...]

29 May, 2008 (01:49) | Spain, Travel

How did I use to get here? To this blog, I mean.
The “for the blog” list is also beyond any hope of ever catching up and I’m off again.
I’ll be here , internetless, blissfully cooking, cleaning and doing what the peregrinos ask of their wandering hospitalera.
Back June 19!
If I owe you a comment or an [...]

Happy Turn of Fortune in Hong Kong

28 May, 2008 (23:59) | India, Travel

A day at the Races in Hong Kong

Behind the high walls, in the temple courtyard, among clouds of incense, Hong Kong denizens kneel before the statue of the Chinese deity Wong Tai Sin and frown as they concentrate on the runners in the second race at Happy Valley. All around petitioners lay out elaborate lunches [...]

Three Time-Tested Remedies For Seasonal Allergy Relief

28 May, 2008 (17:28) | Health

For short-term allergy relief from sneezing, congestion and teary eyes, this month’s Natural Solutions suggests three time-tested, natural remedies to help you breathe easier again.
Stinging Nettles: Helps relieve itchy eyes and sneezing. When symptoms flare up, take 300 mg a day (divided doses) in potent freeze-dried form.
Quercetin: Stops the production of histamine from overreactive [...]