Recipe for a sunny Italian lemon cake, perfect to bake for Easter – kids will have fun decorating with sprinkles. Easter in Europe – favorite shops for Easter sweets – Gilli in Florence, Fortnum & Mason London, Dallmayr in Munich.
Read more…Tips for Paris
Visiting Paris with the family, tips for riding the Metro and how to get out of maze-like stations, museums and monuments, laundromats, restrooms, what to do when restaurants are closed on the weekend, where to stay.
Read more…Battles of Lexington and Concord 1775
Battles of Lexington and Concord launched the American War of Independence on April 19, 1775.
Each year, Patriot’s Day is celebrated in Lexington and Concord MA with reenactments, day and nighttime events, parades, living history – step into 1775!
Restore reservations: Arches, Yosemite, Mt Rainier, Glacier NP
2026 National Park Service canceled day-use reservations for Arches, Yosemite, Mount Rainier and Glacier national parks. Tips for parks this summer, and take action to restore reservations for these parks.
Read more…Ramadan celebrations, children’s books, cake recipe
The sacred month of Ramadan, celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Children’s books about preparing dishes for iftar, giving donations to people in need, prayers at the mosque, the festival of Eid al-Fitr. And sweet recipe for a rose and cardamon cake.
Read more…Waterfalls are flowing in Marin County
Across from San Francisco, in Marin County after winter rains, when the sun comes out, hills are bright green, creeks are bubbling and waterfalls are flowing.
It’s time to plan an outing – tips and three of our favorite hikes to waterfalls.