My husband went to Munich, Germany with his sister in October of this past year. It was a celebratory trip since they were both now retired. While they did not go during Octoberfest, they still managed to frequent several beer gardens and imbibe the local beverage of choice on a daily basis. Upon their return,…
dining overseas
Bermuda’s Dark and Stormy History
My husband and I decided to try a cocktail today to celebrate a man’s life who died this week. He was 98 and known to drink Manhattans. Obviously, this strong alcoholic drink did not cause him an untimely death. Neither of us has ever had a Manhattan, previous to today. I did know an old…
My Cup of Comfort: Tea!
If you asked me about my beverage of choice, I would have to say tea! I enjoy a cup or two of tea every day. It’s gotten to the point that I’ve been known to take tea bags on vacation with me! My preferred tea is black tea. I like it to be full-bodied, have…
International Dining: Bermuda, Part I
The dining scene in Bermuda is one we have been exposed to before. Thirty years ago, we stayed at the Elbow Beach Hotel on our honeymoon. It required us to “dress for dinner” which included a jacket and tie for my husband and for me to be adorned with dresses. The food was fabulous, and…



