Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
I’ve never really understood the concept of a staycation, going so far as to poo-poo the idea for years thinking they were rather lame. I always felt that in order to get the benefits of a vacation you must first travel some great distance that requires you to complain at length about the journey. Then, …
I’ll admit it: I used to be a bit of a camping snob. If it didn’t come with a plug-in, a pool, or some sort of gourmet s’mores bar, I wasn’t interested. But after visiting a few of Ontario’s provincial parks on a solo RV adventure, I’ve officially been converted. These parks do more than …
My first trip to Paris was not only memorable, but reminded me that all travel advice should be taken with a grain of salt. For years, I had heard that Parisians were snobby, a little rude, and hard to get along with. I admit, Paris didn’t hit the top of my travel list for these …
There is no better time of year for me than tomato season, and nothing pairs better with tomatoes than bacon. Bacon and tomato sandwiches, pasta with bacon and tomatoes, bacon and tomato frittatas, and this Tomato Bacon Gruyere Tart are on regular rotation in my house every September. Bacon, by the way, is in rotation …
Currently one of the most popular places on earth to visit, Iceland is enjoying an explosive boom in tourism. Like most people, I did a ton of research on things to do once we arrived, but in retrospect, I wish I’d read some of the things I’m about to share with you now. So without …
Travel by train has long been a romanticized way to get from one destination to another, but once onboard the Rocky Mountaineer you may find you’re in no rush to get to the destination at all. Embarking on a journey with Rocky Mountaineer is an unforgettable experience, filled with breathtaking landscapes and unparalleled luxury. However, …
I’m going to save your life with Lime Margarita Freezies. Yes. These are just like Mr. Freezies, but with margaritas inside of them. (Yes. Tequila is included.) Margaritas are awesome, but you know what sucks? Making margaritas. I know; it’s not rocket surgery. But keeping around the materials, to have ice on hand, to whip …
A red eye out of LAX is not something people typically look forward to, but if you know how to spend the day leading up to your flight, it may be something you actually start to plan on purpose. The best way to make the most of your day before a red eye out of …
