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When did your love of cooking begin? My love of food began at a very young age. My parents separated when I was around 7-8 years old and I remember coming home from school and wanting something to eat. I started cooking small items and the casserole was one of the... 
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After the “Festival of Slow” in Goodwood, England, my Mongol Rally teammates, Dave, Deb and Sherry and I crossed into France via the Eurotunnel,turned left, crossed through the Netherlands and into Belgium and ended up in Brussels at the home of our... 
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I’ve been fortunate enough to check a lot of things off my Bucket List, but in terms of pure adrenaline rush, swimming with whale sharks in La Paz, Mexico was second only to skydiving. Whale sharks are the largest fish in the ocean. They can grow to be over 40 feet... 
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A trip to Molokai is an elixir for your mind, body, and spirit. It is a great stress reliever, a delicious departure from day to day life, an escape to the extraordinary. It is a place to experience new things, challenge your limits, come face to face with your fears,... 
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Chef Jeremy Langlois of Latil’s Landing Restaurant shows us first hand how to make his famous Mango Crab Cakes. If you ever visit the Houmas House Plantation and Gardens, you’ll definitely want to give these a try. Here’s the recipe from Chef... 
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Taking the polar plunge into the icy waters of Glacier Bay, Alaska was yet another exhilarating moment on our Un-Cruise adventure aboard the Safari Endeavour! It was literally the “coolest” item we’ve checked off our Bucket List! Watch as Rick takes... 
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Tailgating is one of my favorite things to do with Midlife Road Trip. There’s something about the smell of charcoal, lighter fluid, and grilled meat that just makes me happy. I am always amazed at the quality and creativity tailgaters are able to exhibit in preparing... 
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We’re celebrating National Hot Dog Day reminiscing our visit to Pink’s Hot Dogs! It’s definitely worthy of your culinary Bucket List. Hollywood has a ‘must-see’ list too large to cover in a few days, but no visit would be complete without a stop at... 
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I just returned from an 11-day Windstar Cruise to Alaska. Years ago after several lost and delayed bags, I vowed never to check a bag again, no matter how many days I’m away and I have kept that promise. Here are 8 tried and true packing tips for an Alaskan Cruise... 
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Here is a simple yet comprehensive list of what to bring on your next cruise to Alaska. 
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Tired of the same old, same old? Wings, Beer & pizza left you uninspired? Why not Kick Up Your Next Cocktail Party with Craft Beer Cocktails and Pairings. Ashley Rouston, a.k.a. The Beer Wench is well known amongst the craft beer community. She is a... 
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My wife, Denise and I are huge fans of HGTV’s Fixer Upper. The show features a couple, Chip and Joanna Gaines, from Waco, Texas who specialize in turning problem homes into showcase homes – inside and out. The couple owns Magnolia Market, which is frequently... 