Category: Stories
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What Food Do You Bring On the Plane?
My family and I had a great time spending February break in San Diego, California. The main hassle, as usual, though was getting there. I was happy with the deal that we got from a vacation package with Southwest Airlines. But because this was a no frills airline, the plane from Albany was taking off…
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Academy Awards Party In San Francisco
The Academy Awards are coming up this Sunday, and it reminds me of the party I was invited to last year for that event. The party was hosted by the Academy of Friends, a wonderful San Francisco based charity that fights for positive outcomes for people with HIV AIDS. The party was held at the…
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Who Makes The Best Cupcakes In NYC ?
I remember being told at a lecture that I attended at the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan that baking involves not just Science, but Art as well. Well, if that’s the case, the cupcake has got to be my Mona Lisa. I’ve sampled quite a few cupcakes in New York City, but my favorite has…
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Explorers Club Lecture-Opportunities for Commercial Suborbital Space Flights
If you’ve read my blog before, you know that I’m a member of the Explorers Club in Manhattan and that I’m fascinated by the theory of space travel. On March 8th at 6:00 pm, this organization will be presenting a lecture on the ultimate travel jobs involving commercial suborbital space flights! The lecture notice states…
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Parent and Teen day at the CIA!-April 17th
On April 17th spend some time with your teen in the kitchens and bakeshops of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. These one- day courses include: 1) Baking at Home-The Desserts 2) Artisan Breads at Home 3)Bistros and Brasseries 4) Breakfasts & Brunches 5) Cake Decorating 6) The Italian Table 7) Soups…
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Boldly go to “Star Trek: the Exhibition” in San Jose, CA
Yes, I’m a Star Trek Fan, and I’m not afraid to say it! No, I don’t walk around in Klingon garb while I’m cooking supper, but I do admire the creativity of the various series and films. Last Mother’s Day, my family asked me what I wanted to do on my “special day”. Well, they…
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Skydive indoors-Skyventure New Hampshire!
I learned about Skyventure New Hampshire from the Explorers Club in NYC. Some of the members were organizing a trip to go there so that they could train for a real skydiving experience without having to jump out of a plane. Check out the great video they have on their website! Skyventure New Hampshire advertises…
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Cooking courses in Manhattan
In response to my entry on culinary courses at the C.I.A., I was asked if I had any information concerning courses given by the CIA campus in Manhattan. I’ve looked at the C.I.A’s new brochure “Taste” and I don’t see a reference to that location. However, I’ve enjoyed taking courses at two other cooking schools…
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The U.N. Delegates Dining Room-unique dining experience
One of my favorite places to eat in New York City is the UN Delegates Dining Room. Located in the United Nations Headquarters in Manhattan, this restaurant not only serves a good international lunch buffet, but it also provides a truly unique experience. You eat among delegates from all over the world in a room…
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The British School of Falconry-Manchester, Vermont
Do you want to do something nearby in Vermont, but you don’t feel like going skiing or shopping at the outlets? How about visiting the British School of Falconry for a one-of-a-kind experience? The British School of Falconry is situated behind historic Hildene in Manchester, Vermont, and it advertises itself as being the nation’s first…
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Travel Gal Kim Swidler 