posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 9
Us North Americans live on peanut butter. For the Italians, it’s Nutella. And for those in Argentina, the staple of every household is the Dulce de Leche. It is a thick creamy caramel-like treat that you can buy in any market, grocery store, or kiosk. It is never in short supply. This sweet treat can be, and is, eaten on just about anything. But to maximize your dulce de leche experience you have to go for the Alfajor.
The alfajor is a popular dessert throughout the Americas, mainly in Argentina and Uruguay, that consists of two delicious soft cookies filled with a layer of dulce de leche and often covered in chocolate. They can be covered in white chocolate, dark chocolate, or milk chocolate. You can also find Alfajors de nieve, or Snow Alfajors, that are covered in powdered sugar and coconut. And occasionally each alfajor making business will sell their own unique variety.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 8
Jujuy is a north-western province of Argentina, known for its beautiful terrain and aboriginal customs. Located just 84 kilometers from San Salvador de Jujuy, the provincial capital, is the small town of Tilcara (which means “shooting star” in the Quechua language of the Incas). Here you can find Argentina
posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 7
I’ll be the first to say that you don’t have to buy a bunch of stuff to “get organized.”
posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 7
I’ll be the first to say that you don’t have to buy a bunch of stuff to “get organized.”
posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 7
I’ll be the first to say that you don’t have to buy a bunch of stuff to “get organized.”
posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 6
The Gardens of the American Rose Center are offering a discounted advance group tour
rate. Roseland will be open November 30-December 26, Tuesdays through Sundays, being closed on Christmas Day. Gates will open every day at 5:30 p.m. and the last car will be admitted at 9:30 p.m. Gates officially close at 10:30 p.m.
Tour buses and motor coaches will only pay $75 for the entire group. For mini-buses that hold 15-35 people, the rate is only $50. Advance reservations are requested for both tour buses and mini-buses.
Christmas in Roseland offers millions of twinkling lights, cascading through the acres of rose gardens. Roseland also features concessions with hot cocoa and everything from funnel cakes to nachos to keep your and yours warm while enjoying the beautiful sights and sounds of the evening. You can also ride the Roseland Express Christmas train right on over to Santa’s cottage for a souvenir photograph.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 6
Amelia Island Plantation is excited to light up the holiday season with its annual family tradition. The Holiday Lights Celebration will take place on Friday, November 23 from 6pm -9pm in The Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation.
Families and members of the community will gather to enjoy live entertainment, hot chocolate, hot apple cider, beer, wine and holiday cookies. The event will also feature horse and carriage rides, live entertainment and pictures with Santa Claus. The highlight of the evening will be the arrival of Santa who will light the shops and trees with more than 30,000 twinkling lights.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 5
Six months ago, a typical day in my life reflected that of your average young urban professional living in San Francisco: wake up at 8 am, shower, catch the bus to work, endure an 8+ hour day at the office, hit the gym, make dinner with roommates, catch a segment from The Daily Show, read for a bit, and then hit the hay.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 4
It’s strange to think that not more than five months before I was sitting at my father’s table engaged in a heated discussion on Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. Funny vs. not funny; comedic performance vs. social responsibility. On the surface, this may look like a completely unimportant event, and perhaps, it was.
Fast forward to my time in Argentina. I was sitting at an outdoor caf? in Salta with a friend, having a beer and recounting the main points of this bitter argument. My friend, sharing my sense of humor, unpacked a set of Borat impressions, which caught the ear of a stranger walking past who promptly turned and delivered a spot-on impression of Borat. “In my country…” the stranger smiled mischieviously. Recognizing our common Borat bond, the stranger soon sat down and introduced himself.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 4
Miami Beach is fast becoming one of the top vacation destinations for families andtravelersalike. Miami Beach offers sun, fun and a variety of activities to choose from. Now that you have decided to vacation in Miami Beach, it is time to choose the hotel that you will reside in for your vacation. With a plethora of hotel options how does one pick the perfect Miami Beach hotel? A good way to choose a hotel is by the amenities t
hat the hotel has to offer. One of the biggest disappointments that I have encountered is getting to a hotel and expecting a service that the hotel does not offer. With all the travel tools that are available on the web, you can do a little research before you go to make sure you get what you want. Listed below are what I feel are the top 5 amenities that a hotel can offer to you and your family to make your accommodation choice perfect for you.
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