On Our Bookshelf: The Vintage Sweets Book
As unpretentious as it is beautiful, Vintage Sweets is a collection of traditional candy recipes interspersed with cheerful anecdotes and tips for making cocktails and party treats dedicated to the sweet tooth tribe. … READ MORE
3 Days in Montreal
Montreal is a beautiful city, a river island, actually, whose rich heritage and cultural diversity is unrivaled by almost any other North American city. Even so, Montreal remains friendly, with the approachable vibe of a college town. … READ MORE
On Our Bookshelf: Nestle’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Kitchen Recipes
We recently dug up a real vintage treasure: the 1957 edition of Nestle’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Kitchen Recipes. It is a bit of a nostalgic time capsule. Of course, our favorite section is “Candies and Confections.” … READ MORE
5 Tech Accessories That Go With Us Everywhere
Compared to many people, we travel light when it comes to tech. Beside our mobile phones and computer, here are 5 tech accessories that we use regularly and think you may find useful, too. … READ MORE
Candy Makers of Disneyland
Three of the reasons Disneyland is the happiest place on Earth are Candy Palace, Marceline’s Confectionery, and Trolley Treats. All day, every day, these candy shops make some of the country’s best classic American candy. … READ MORE
One Perfect Day in South Kona
From exploring a painted church perched on a volcanic hillside to eating cheeseburgers in paradise, here are six experiences we enjoyed in one sun-filled day in South Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. … READ MORE
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Making a Beeline for the Big Island
In Adventures
Arriving at Big Island Bees, stacks of pastel beehives and a jaw-dropping view of Kealakekua Bay greeted us. The charming and then some Big Island Bees Honey and Beekeeping Museum welcomed us with … READ MORE
Kona Cacao – Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory
In Adventures
On six acres in the strikingly beautiful embrace of Kona’s Hualalai Mountain, Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory is ground zero for the Hawaiian tree to bar movement. … READ MORE
