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Once again, today was equal parts relaxation and activity. Having a nice mix of the of two definitely makes me feel healthy and balanced. I guess Canyon Ranch is doing its job! Breakfast I woke up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to start the day, this morning. (I swear the beds at Canyon Ranch are magical. [...]

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Hello, hello! Here’s my recap from the second part of yesterday. The first part of my day was active; the second part was really relaxing. Once I finished eating lunch, I headed outside to explore the property. It was a beautiful day, and I was craving sunshine and fresh air in a major way. The [...]

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My first day at Canyon Ranch was amazing. It was a great mix of stimulating activity and pure relaxation. Basically, it was the best of both worlds. Breakfast I woke up hungry and excited for breakfast this morning. After last night’s delicious dinner, I was really looking forward to breakfast. It’s by far my favorite [...]

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Good morning and greetings from Canyon Ranch Lenox! I will be spending the next 2.5 days here as part of a media visit. My friend Gina put me in touch with one of the public relations representatives at Canyon Ranch and the rest is history. Visiting Canyon Ranch is something I’ve wanted to do since [...]

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Yesterday, I was invited to an amazing wine and cheese tasting event called “Rinds & Vines,” which was hosted by Whole Foods Market. I absolutely love wine and cheese—I mean, it would be my last meal on earth—so I, of course, was in heaven. The tasting event featured a number of the sustainable cheeses that [...]

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All packed up and ready to go to New York City! Are you wondering what my trip to NYC is all about? I shall explain… Remember when I submitted my “Nacho Skins” recipe for the Whole Foods blogger contest? Well, it won the grand prize (yay!!!), which was a two-night stay in New York City [...]

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One Last Thing

May 8, 2013

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Good morning! My day started bright and early this morning with a phone call from my husband. He forgot about the time change for me and just wanted to say “good morning,” so my phone was ringing at 5:45 AM. Well, hello, Mal. We chatting for a little while—he recapped his morning and told me [...]

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The Cheesehead State

May 7, 2013

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Greetings from Milwaukee, Wisconsin! Home of the Cheeseheads! (I’m seriously considering buying a cheesehead hat before I leave Milwaukee. I would totally wear it at home. I <3 cheese.) Thankfully, all of my travels went smoothly today: Home —> Taxi —> Boston —> Detroit —> Milwaukee —> Taxi —> Hotel. Not a single travel hiccup. [...]

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Here’s the final post from our Ireland adventures! In case you missed the first two, here they are: What To Do In Ireland {Part 1} What To Do In Ireland {Part 2} DINGLE Stay The Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast. If you visit Dingle, definitely stay here! Mal and I had a gorgeous room and the [...]

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Here’s {Part 2} of our adventures in Ireland! KINSALE See Desmond Castle & The International Museum of Wine. This castle served many purposes, so it has quite an interesting history. It also has an intriguing story of Ireland’s wine connections with Europe and the rest of the world. Eat The Spaniard. Mal’s sister highly recommended [...]

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