Travels with a Gourmet

a food lover's travels, memorable meals, culinary trials and gastronomic experiences

There are many firsts in life and probably the most fun is a first birthday.  Our daughter just turned one and we celebrated yesterday afternoon with a mini-party at home.  A few of her brother’s friends came by after school for some snacks and cake – delicious pink frosted (of course) vanilla and chocolate cupcakes …

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The last party of the holiday season was my son’s 6th birthday celebration yesterday afternoon at the Hotel Villa Padierna. There were 24 children who attended and they had a blast with the bouncy castle and pirate Poppi, the entertainer, who played “pass the parcel”, “musical chairs” and “freeze dance” with them. While the children …

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