Desert Cafe
DESERT CAFE Winter can be shocking in Southern California, the land of tequila sunrises, and purple haze sunsets. It’s mostly warm here, but occasionally the temperatures dip low enough for…
Magic Matcha Oi Oi
The whole world is discovering Matcha tea and it's quickly becoming a staple of many tea menus. Matcha originated in Japan and is full of vitamins, minerals, catechin, theanine and many other…
Porto Me-Tea Cuban Style
I found out recently that I was really out of the loop, despite having an opinion of myself that I was really well-travelled. I thought that I knew most of…
CAPTIVATING DAMMANN
When I think of Paris, I think of Cafes. Since my first visit to the City of Lights, I was entranced by the cafe culture that is an integral part…
Angelina’s Luxembourg Gardens Paris
Paris, France is a storybook city filled with classical architecture that was built over the centuries by royal families that reigned for over one thousand years. The city is filled…
Parisienne Tea Traders Marriage Freres
The aromas of ancient teas drifted slowly on the soft currents that circulated the historic tea room of Marriage Freres. The original location in Le Marais of Ancient Paris was…
Matcha At Lupicia Teas Paris, France
While tea traveling in Paris, Victoria Goods and Trading Company’s goal was to locate tea rooms that specialized in favorite teas of the world. We discovered Lupicia, which has a…
Secret Food Tours Le Marais
When I had decided to return to Paris after a 16 year absence, I wanted it to be fun, relaxing and immerse myself in French Culture. I searched for opportunities…
Where Life Takes You
Photo by Marco Perretta on Unsplash The full moon is in Aquarius tonight. I look out my window and see a shimmering light illuminating the earth. The trees are reflecting moon beams and…
LE FRENCH ROOSTER
Just a block from the major films studios of Burbank, California, another transplant from France, Le French Rooster, offers French Pastry and Bread. The menu includes delicious sandwiches made with…