The Edit

Tonight called for comfort — the kind only a hearty bowl of pasta can deliver. You know those nights when carbs just feel right? Add a little cheese, and suddenly life makes sense again. I had some fresh sage waiting to be used and a beautiful organic pork sausage that was begging for attention. The answer? Toss them together with orecchiette in my beloved cast iron skillet — because when you mix good ingredients with a little love (and butter), magic happens. Creamy Orecchi

France wasn’t supposed to be the star of this trip. It was a beautiful afterthought — one of those “why not?” additions made possible by the speed and simplicity of the Chunnel. But as it turns out, a few spontaneous days in Paris (with a little side of history and rosé) ended up being pure delight. Day One: Bonjour, Paris Taking the Eurostar from London was effortless. In Standard Premier, I stretched out in roomy seats that rivaled business class comfort, sipping tea and n

There’s something quietly magical about boarding a 747 at sunset—especially when that sunset happens to be an Arizona one, blazing the sky in pinks and golds as you sip your first glass of champagne in Club World. Upstairs on the second level, the space feels tucked away and intimate. The seats are set up in cozy pairs facing each other, separated by a privacy screen that slides up after takeoff—perfect for a solo traveler like me. I had a window seat facing backward, which f

After 4 flights in 4 days, I was peacefully tucked into my seat, nibbling on my cheese plate, sipping my wine, and on my way via American Airlines to Cabo for a few days of unplugged relaxation. Ok....lets be real....I was on my way to a few days of non-stop, go-go-go fun. After meeting our friend in the airport in Cabo, we jumped into the comfortably equipped Tahoe and headed to the hotel....after a quick stop at Costco to stock up for the trip (my Costco pit stop is a habit