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Drinks All Around
Travels With Bella Figura USA | October 10th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
When I wrote one of our tributes to Paul Newman, I said that this blog is really all about fine living. Well, have you received you quarterly investment statements? Ugh - we're all watching our fine living disappear like vapor.... read more
Autumn Cocktail With a Tiki Twist?
Travels With Bella Figura USA | October 6th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
I'm flat-out amazed. Last Thursday I posted a recipe for an Autumn cocktail: the Pumpkin Pie Cocktail. I thought it was a brilliant take for evoking the mood of the season. But to my astonishment, I've now read two articles... read more
Autumn Cocktail
Travels With Bella Figura USA | October 2nd 2008 by Patricia Campbell
There's a definite nip in the air; in fact mornings have been downright chilly here in northern Virginia. So it's high time to start thinking about some new drinks. Specifically, cocktails - cocktails whose ingredients reflect the flavors and fragran read more
Video Tribute to Paul Newman
Travels With Bella Figura USA | September 30th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
A lovely tribute, put out by the Newman's Own Foundation. A nice companion to our previous post. If you would like to learn more about Newman's Own or the Newman's Own Foundation please visit: http://www.newmansown.com/ or http://www.newmansownfounda read more
Paul Newman - Fine Living Indeed
Travels With Bella Figura USA | September 30th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
I've heard some people say that Travels With Bella Figura USA is a travel blog. Well, no... not really. That's a bit like saying Casablanca was about a piano player named Sam. While there have always been a number of... read more
Desert Rose - Sting & Morocco?
Travels With Bella Figura USA | September 25th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
We couldn't resist this video. After all, it's the incomparable Sting, along with the brilliant Moroccan musician, Cheb Mami. I dream of rainI dream of gardens in the desert sandI wake in vainI dream of love as time runs through... read more
Tea in the Sahara - Morocco
Travels With Bella Figura USA | September 25th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
As promised earlier, here's an engaging video of a journey into the Sahara, set to background music by The Police. read more
Visit Magical Morocco
Travels With Bella Figura USA | September 25th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
Morocco - land of mysterious deserts, ancient tribes, mystical yet modern cities. Some of Bella Figura USA's good friends will be traveling to Morocco this December. Besides enjoying the beautiful cities of Fez and Marrakech, they will journey into t read more
Bottle Shock - Part Deux
Travels With Bella Figura USA | September 24th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
Alan (no, alas not Rickman) called me last night after reading yesterday's post on Wonderful Wine Weekends. All excited, he told me about another video that "you must post on the blog." Well I checked it out; and god bless... read more
Wonderful Wine Weekends
Travels With Bella Figura USA | September 23rd 2008 by Patricia Campbell
Not long ago, we posted a trailer for the delightful movie, Bottle Shock. The movie recounts the true story of the 1976 Paris Tasting, in which "upstart" Napa wines were tasted against the most illustrious French wines, and the Californians... read more
Egypt - One Last Look
Travels With Bella Figura USA | September 22nd 2008 by Patricia Campbell
Perhaps I've been a bit hasty... Friday's post was titled "Farewell to Egypt." Well, I spoke (or wrote) just a couple of days too soon. In one of my first posts about my Egyptian adventure, Choose Travel Companions With Care?,... read more
Farewell to Egypt
Travels With Bella Figura USA | September 19th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
It's Friday, and the end of a long week. As Wednesday's and Thursday's posts transported us back to Egypt, what could better than to bid adieu to work, and welcome the weekend with lovely music and beautiful photos? The music... read more
Queen For a Day? How About Cleopatra For a Week!
Travels With Bella Figura USA | September 18th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
Yesterday's video post with Anthony Bourdain in Egypt, got me thinking about the entire glorious trip again! The Sun Boat IV was the fabulous "barge" that carried us up the Nile; but as they say, a picture is worth a... read more
Back to Egpyt - With Tony Bourdain!
Travels With Bella Figura USA | September 17th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
When I was writing posts about my May trip to Egypt, the captivating land of the Pharaohs, I talked a little about the food. Now, the food was outstanding. And it certainly wasn't that it didn't merit more written about... read more
The Best Sandwich in the World
Travels With Bella Figura USA | September 16th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
Over the weekend some of us were sitting around, drinking wine, and talking about one of our favorite subjects: food. And the conversation drifted into the best...whatever. The best restaurant we've ever eaten in - the best fish we've ever... read more
Slow Food Expo - Finale
Travels With Bella Figura USA | September 11th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
I've written several articles on the Slow Food Movement and the Slow Food Expo: the first American event celebrating the movement. Well, the Expo took place in San Francisco over Labor Day weekend; and was by all accounts, a resounding... read more
An Anniversary Sale!
Travels With Bella Figura USA | September 9th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
Oh my, we haven't talked in several days. My excuse - there are TOO many projects going on all at once, here at Bella Figura USA! In fact, I'm going to run screaming for the hills if they don't all... read more
Jewelry On the Cutting Edge
Travels With Bella Figura USA | September 3rd 2008 by Patricia Campbell
We were so excited when we discovered the phenomenal Tribalinks jewelry earlier this year. And one of our favorite pieces in the line is the Diamond Glass necklace. So I was delighted to see the necklace worn by Pamela Fiori,... read more
Happy Labor Day!
Travels With Bella Figura USA | September 1st 2008 by Patricia Campbell
What a beautiful Monday - a beautiful Labor Day! But our thoughts are with our many friends living all around the Gulf Coast today. We're keeping fingers crossed - and sending out good thoughts - for a safe week for... read more
Paris - Marche aux Puces
Travels With Bella Figura USA | August 30th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
Don't you just "love it" when you get a letter from the IRS, requesting more "details" on business expenses! Yeah, made my day. But as I was gathering records to fax over to the CPA's office, I found myself reliving... read more
More Great Tuscany Adventures
Travels With Bella Figura USA | August 29th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
For several years now, I've been hearing (and seeing ads for) a fabulous looking place in Tuscany, named Castiglion del Bosco, in the Val d'Orcia region. Well, after five years, and some 200 craftsmen working round the clock, Castiglion del... read more
Jewelry - Italian Style
Travels With Bella Figura USA | August 28th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
Italian Jewelry Collection - Part 1 We just talked about villas in Italy - ala The Parker Company; so when we saw this video on beautiful Italian jewelry, we couldn't resist. And wouldn't you know - there are several gorgeous... read more
Wines, Movies, Rickman - A Winning Combination
Travels With Bella Figura USA | August 27th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
We love wine - we love movies - and we adore Alan Rickman. No more need be said - just be sure and see Bottle Shock, if you feel the same way! read more
Parker Villas Revisited: My Faith Is Restored
Travels With Bella Figura USA | August 26th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
I travel a lot, for business and pleasure. And there are times when I think, "OK, now I've seen it all!" (Sometimes that's positive, sometimes not.) A while back, I was asked if I had any negative stories from my... read more
Romantic Nights, Morrocan Style
Travels With Bella Figura USA | August 22nd 2008 by Patricia Campbell
You know how much I love Marrakech, and love the beautiful, historic La Mamounia Resort. But La Mamounia is still closed due to renovations; and weary travelers must have another lovely spot to dream the night away. And as luck... read more
Cameron Diaz Knows How To Wrap It!
Travels With Bella Figura USA | August 21st 2008 by Patricia Campbell
I swooned when I first saw this image of Cameron Diaz. Why? The lovely actress proved my point that, yes! scarves and wraps are "Oh So Appropriate" even in summer months! In fact, according to the NY Style column in... read more
Experience China Through Sight & Sound
Travels With Bella Figura USA | August 19th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
With the Olympic Games still going strong - Congratulations to Michael Phelps! and all the athletes - and eyes still on China, we found ourselves dazzled by this video. Stunning photography set to beautiful music - a delight for the... read more
Fun Facts for Lovers - of Italy That Is!
Travels With Bella Figura USA | August 15th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
I was flipping through my latest edition of Food & Wine, and came across this interesting little list - 5 Facts For The Italophile: the best tomatoes for sauce are San Marzano one of top olive oils is Primo D.O.P.... read more
Beautiful China
Travels With Bella Figura USA | August 8th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
As all eyes turn to China for the next couple weeks - here are two more beautiful photographs to enjoy: Thanks again to Bella Figura USA's friend Donna Parry, of Parry Photo, for sending us these gorgeous shots. (Be sure... read more
China, The Olympics, Cocktails - Bring It On!
Travels With Bella Figura USA | August 8th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
As we sit back tonight to enjoy the Olympics' Opening Ceremony, we believe a celebratory libation is in order. Join us, and raise a glass to the athletes! For your pleasure - The Chinese Cocktail Ingredients: 1 tsp. Triple Sec... read more
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