Author Archives: stan

Skating in the Sky

Posted on December 20, 2010 by stan

On December 18, 2010 at the W, “Skating in the Sky,” began. It’s a ice skating experience not to be missed, and is located on the outdoor wraparound terrace of the W New York. The 12’ by 40’ skating experience … Continue reading →

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Fredericksburg’s Gone to the Dogs Oct 1

Posted on September 23, 2010 by stan

Delight in a dog-gone good time  at the Fredericksburg’s Gone to the Dogs Charity, the world’s oldest dog event. The event began to allow colonists to trade with Native Americans, who coveted fine hunting dogs. Today, it provides fun for … Continue reading →

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Watch us on WRAL – The Tarheel Traveler

Posted on January 23, 2010 by stan

We did a fun interview on the road with Scott Mason near Fayetteville, NC this week. It’s available online, and you can watch it here This week, we’ll be on WFLA in Tampa, and we’ll try to link there also.

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Chocolate Lace

Posted on February 2, 2009 by stan

At the turn of the century in Czarist Russia, the privileged enjoyed an opulent lifestyle. Eugenia Tay (now Hauser) and her family had a tradition of celebrating first snowfall by drizzling melted caramelized sugar onto the fresh snow. As the … Continue reading →

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