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- December 1st, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Q&A with Craig Martin and Subscription Giveaway
The launch-of-the-new-website-celebration continues with another interview and giveaway! Today, I am so excited to have another special guest. A big name in the Independent Travel genre- or in my humb…
- November 30th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
6 Ways to Infuse French Culture Into Your Lifestyle
When I started this blog almost 3 years ago, it was because after return visits from both France and Italy, I realized that one of the things I loved so much was the culture and lifestyles of these c…
- November 25th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Q&A with Nan McElroy and Book Giveaway
For those of you who don’t know Nan McElroy, she is an American expat living in Venice, Italy (jealous, maybe a little!). Matter of fact, her website is called Living Venice. How appropriate! I…
- November 24th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Q&A with Afar Magazine
This Travel Tip Tuesday, Cherrye and I are both doing interviews with people in the Travel Industry. You’ll have to wait until the end to find out who Cherrye is interviewing. It’s sor…
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Q&A with Afar Magazine
This Travel Tip Tuesday, Cherrye and I are both doing interviews with people in the Travel Industry. You’ll have to wait until the end to find out who Cherrye is interviewing. It’s sor…
- November 23rd, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Q&A with Dream of Italy and Subscription Giveaway
I am so excited to have Kathy McCabe, the founder of the award-winning newsletter, Dream of Italy, stopping by today! Kathy and I have partnered together before – in fact, you can see my contrib…
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Q&A with Dream of Italy and Subscription Giveaway
I am so excited to have Kathy McCabe, the founder of the award-winning newsletter, Dream of Italy, stopping by today! Kathy and I have partnered together before – in fact, you can see my contrib…
- November 22nd, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Thanksgiving Wine Selections: A Spiritual Prelude for Wine Lovers
I am a self-confessed wino. I know a thing or two about wine and have mostly been sticking to budget French and Italian wines, with a penchant for reds. But I dabble. I am not one who is an expert f…
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Thanksgiving Wine Selections: A Spiritual Prelude for Wine Lovers
I am a self-confessed wino. I know a thing or two about wine and have mostly been sticking to budget French and Italian wines, with a penchant for reds. But I dabble. I am not one who is an expert f…
- November 19th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Book Review : Never Trust a Thin Cook
By now, you know that I love reading books and memoirs that involve my twin passions, France and Italy. I have mentioned several other Italian books that I have read and loved, and even have a few rec…
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Book Review : Never Trust a Thin Cook
By now, you know that I love reading books and memoirs that involve my twin passions, France and Italy. I have mentioned several other Italian books that I have read and loved, and even have a few rec…
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Book Review : Never Trust a Thin Cook
By now, you know that I love reading books and memoirs that involve my twin passions, France and Italy. I have mentioned several other Italian books that I have read and loved, and even have a few rec…
- November 17th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Travel Tip Tuesday | Three Cheap Sleeps in Paris
Last Travel Tip Tuesday we covered cheap accommodation in Italy. This week, it’s my other twin passion we are covering- Paris. Paris is definitely one of the chicest and most expensive cities t…
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Travel Tip Tuesday | Three Cheap Sleeps in Paris
Last Travel Tip Tuesday we covered cheap accommodation in Italy. This week, it’s my other twin passion we are covering- Paris. Paris is definitely one of the chicest and most expensive cities t…
- November 16th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Les Bouquinistes
Many a photo of Paris taken from the banks of the Seine, contain these large dark green (often dented and graffitied) metal boxes perched precariously atop the cement walls lining the embankm…
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Les Bouquinistes
Many a photo of Paris taken from the banks of the Seine, contain these large dark green (often dented and graffitied) metal boxes perched precariously atop the cement walls lining the embankm…
- November 12th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Roasted Tomato & Basil Penne
Roasting tomatoes is so very easy- and it gives them a delicious sweet flavor! The process couldn't be simpler, really. And roasted tomatoes make a perfect pasta topping wh…
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Roasted Tomato & Basil Penne
Roasting tomatoes is so very easy- and it gives them a delicious sweet flavor! The process couldn't be simpler, really. And roasted tomatoes make a perfect pasta topping wh…
- November 10th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Travel Tip Tuesday | Types of Cheap Accommodation in Italy
Not everyone can afford to stay at 5-star hotels or glorious spacious villas when traveling to the Bel Paese. And though at this point, I think everyone knows enough to surf on-line for discou…
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Travel Tip Tuesday | Types of Cheap Accommodation in Italy
Not everyone can afford to stay at 5-star hotels or glorious spacious villas when traveling to the Bel Paese. And though at this point, I think everyone knows enough to surf on-line for discou…
- November 9th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Five Drinks You Must Try in France
Discovering a culture through its food and drink can be just as much fun as exploring the destination itself. We all know that France is known for their haute cuisine, as well as their fashion. Well,…
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Five Drinks You Must Try in France
Discovering a culture through its food and drink can be just as much fun as exploring the destination itself. We all know that France is known for their haute cuisine, as well as their fashion. Well,…
- November 6th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Travel Photo Friday : Sunny Honeymoon
Well, the cold weather is setting in, and I couldn't think of a better time for a little warm weather escape. This Travel Photo Friday, we are headed to the Turks & Caicos! My dear friend Aman…
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Travel Photo Friday : Sunny Honeymoon
Well, the cold weather is setting in, and I couldn't think of a better time for a little warm weather escape. This Travel Photo Friday, we are headed to the Turks & Caicos!My dear friend Amanda an…
- November 2nd, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Holiday Shopping Events!
Hi all!Just wanted to drop a little note, in case you happen to be living in or visiting the beautiful Hudson Valley this month.I will be participating in a few Holiday Shows in my area, selling my ph…
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Holiday Shopping Events!
Hi all! Just wanted to drop a little note, in case you happen to be living in or visiting the beautiful Hudson Valley this month. I will be participating in a few Holiday Shows in my area, selling my…
- October 30th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
10 Memories of Venice That Make Me Happy
Though it has been awhile since I’ve visited the magical city of Venice, I was reminiscing the other day about the many wonderful things I loved and experienced there. Venice will always hold…
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
10 Memories of Venice That Make Me Happy
Though it has been awhile since I've visited the magical city of Venice, I was reminiscing the other day about the many wonderful things I loved and experienced there. Venice will always hold a…
- October 27th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Travel Tip Tuesday | Reader’s Favorite Travel Tips
One of my initial motivations for doing a Travel Tip Tuesday was to have a medium for readers and experienced travelers to impart their infinite wisdom and useful knowledge on the masses. And though,…
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Travel Tip Tuesday | Reader\'s Favorite Travel Tips
One of my initial motivations for doing a Travel Tip Tuesday was to have a medium for readers and experienced travelers to impart their infinite wisdom and useful knowledge on the masses.And though,…
- October 26th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Paris Soldes
France, specifically Paris, does not have the same system of sales and markdowns that we do here in the US. Rather, they have certain times of the year where everything is on sale.These are advertis…
- October 22nd, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Mushroom Gorgonzola Risotto with Red Wine
Fall is upon us and so is my desire to eat earthy, stick-to-your-ribs dishes. And that means cooking with mushrooms. Mushrooms in stew, pasta, soup or even sauteed in a gravy to pour over steaks…
- October 20th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Travel Tip Tuesday | Things to Consider When Buying a Carry-On Bag
Congratulations! You have made the decision to stick it to the man (or should I say the airlines)- and have made a commitment to carry-on your luggage from this. day. forward.But what now? What…
- October 19th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Kiosque Flottant
Next time you are in Paris with a few hours to kill before (or after) dinner, or if you need a little break from shopping on the I'sle Saint- Louis- head toward the the left bank of the Seine.Stroll…
- October 16th, 2009
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- October 15th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Roasted Red Pepper Risotto from Bell\'Alimento
Take one look at that mouth-watering photo, or as I like to refer to it : Food Porn- and you can tell we are dealing with a professional here folks.I met Paula on Twitter, and eveytime I saw one of…
- October 13th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Travel Tip Tuesday | Adventure Travel Expo Recap
This past weekend I attended the Adventure Travel Expo, in New York City. Over 200 travel vendors set up booths with info, brochures, giveaways and more.From Belize to Granada, Cruises to eco-tours…
- October 12th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Exploring the Green Mountains of Vermont
When you think Vermont, you think skiing, maple syrup, leaf-peeping and covered bridges. And while all those things are alive and well in Vermont, there is so much more to be experienced.Certainly…
- October 11th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
The Weekly Tweetly | 10-11-09
Happy Sunday all! Well, another week has come and gone. This edition of The Weekly Tweetly is coming a bit later than usual, mostly due to the fact that I attended the Adventure Travel Expo in Ne…
- October 8th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Easy French Vinaigrette
For the better part of the last 5 years I have not used store bought dressing. Nope. Not when healthy, delicious dressing is so easy to make- and so much better for you!And no Franco-Italophile…
- October 6th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Travel Tip Tuesday | Paris iPhone Apps
To my chagrin, I do not own an iPhone. I have a BlackBerry. Not that I am unhappy about that. I like my BlackBerry. It is a handy-dandy, useful tool.But, when I hear about all these cool apps f…
- October 5th, 2009
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mymelange has posted a new entry on: My Melange. Travel. France. Italy. Photography. Food and more...
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Today is the first day of my new life. That is the mantra I have been chanting quietly to myself since I decided to make some life changing decisions recently. And I wanted to tell you all about them.…
