One of the many joys of traveling is trying the local cuisine. I’m a big fan of making a list of must-try foods, and Madeira was no exception. From coffee to sweets, breads, and fresh seafood, we were always on our toes in terms of flavors. Each meal felt like a small window into the […]

Ponte is and always has been an escape. A sanctuary to seclude oneself to when a much needed think is warranted. An oasis among a sea of vines as far as the eye can see. Luckily no great thoughts needed to come out of this most current visit, just a sheer excitement to share a […]

Mother Nature consistently shows favoritism in a place like Temecula, California. Birdsongs are more chipper as friendly bumblebees hum around late-blooming summer flowers adorning garden beds lining worn brick walkways during a late afternoon stroll. A light breeze sings through the grapevines as leaves dance and chime in, harmonizing with her song. It’s the excitement […]

Meticulous little worker bee chefs buzz around a blooming kitchen, preparing the most precarious dishes just a few steps away. I feel like I’m privy to another world—one I do not fully understand, and it feels almost shameful to observe for too long, as though I haven’t earned the right to view this sacred ritual. […]