Now that I have temporarily quenched my thirst for all things Scottish, it's time to reveal some of my favorites, from the Isle of Skye, to Pitlochry, to Edinburgh. Too bad I don't have a photo of every plaid pattern I saw on my trip to Scotland, but I do have wonderful experiences and places worth sharing. ... continue reading...
Adventures On The Isle of Skye Tour
My daughter Andrea and I can turn a trip to the farmers market into an adventure, so imagine what it’s like when we go on holiday. Usually our adventures can be classified as quests, journeys, explorations, and sometimes escapades. A typical escapade would be making a wrong turn, getting lost, then realizing we passed what we were looking for three times. Luckily, our adventures during the Isle of Skye tour were kept in check by our experienced guide Ian, from Inverness Tours. Last year he was ... continue reading...
Isle of Skye Botanical Beauties
The imaginative tales of the Isle of Skye fairies, are not so hard to believe, especially when surrounded by magical gardens. If you don't accept the existence of fairies, you might change your mind with these breathtaking, Isle of Skye botanical beauties. At every turn, I was captivated by fascinating flowers. I discovered fairy hats and sparklers; chandeliers and fireworks; fairy ladders and cushions. They were all in plain sight, but the fairies were asleep. The Dunvegan Castle gardens were ... continue reading...
Simple Packing Tips For Scotland
Sure, I can power lift a 45 pound bag over my head into the luggage bin. Traveling light has never been a problem, however last year when I went to Scotland, I packed as if I were going on a month-long expedition to the Himalayas. Idiot! This year I'm using simple packing tips for Scotland and solemnly swear to pack smarter. Start with light weight luggage. A great example of light weight luggage is this Samsonite roller which weighs in at about 6 pounds. The Vera Bradley weekender bag is ... continue reading...
Marinated Tomatoes
Welcome back to “For The Herb Of It” series. This is a healthy dish, perfect for spring and summer dinning. Part III: Marinated Tomatoes, featuring fresh Italian flat leaf parsley and sweet basil. Marinated Tomatoes Southern Living June, 2016 Makes about 4 cups Gently stir together 2 lbs. assorted tomatoes, roughly chopped; 1 small minced shallot, 3 crushed garlic cloves; ½ cup red ... continue reading...
Curio Cabinet
Wavy glass and a skeleton key lock, are revered characteristics for an old hand-me-down curio cabinet. After repainting it, odd features popped out, such as the wonky door. Then there's the skinny handle that doesn’t quite cover the hole carved out for the lock. I don’t mind that it has a few flaws. It’s like smile lines. I wouldn’t have them, if I were not surrounded by happy things that make me laugh. ... continue reading...