It’s a New Year. This year 2026, once again, I have no resolutions, nonetheless, I am completely optimistic about the days, weeks and months ahead. I am grateful for the new adventures coming and for favorable promises being fulfilled. There are also a number of old practices and customs I have continued to look forward…
Tag: Travel
A Fruity Sweet Treat For The Holidays… Or Any Day…
I have been enjoying the absolutely yummy dishes we’ve had during the holidays. Each year it’s something different and, of course, plant based. For Thanksgiving 2o25 we decided to have stuffed portobello mushrooms with homemade stuffing, sweet leeks and savory and crispy vegan sausage for our main plate (see below). We’ve had stuffed portobello mushrooms…
A Tribute To My Dad… A Meal Together… In A City We Too Call Home…
Each May I get excited about celebrating my birthday. Every year I think about things I can do that will bring a BIG smile to my face. As most know who follow my online accounts and read my blogs, I absolutely enjoy leisure traveling and amazing foods. I prepare, make and eat much of my…
The Art of Wood… Creative Treasures of Nature…
When outdoors I find myself taken by the extraordinariness of the Natural World. I’ve written about some of my adventures and journeys into Nature and how captivating this life is to me. I’ve as well shared some of my photographic images I thought to be fascinating. It is truly a gift to see Nature dance….
Nature’s Boundless Botanic Gardens… Vast Green And Glass Houses…
My family and I spent much of last year 2024 and part of this year 2025 on the road. The choice to do so was inspired by our love for travel, adventure, leisure, history and, of course, the Natural World. While on the road my global community endeavor, Build Upwards Inspire Lives Divinely (BUILD), led…
Dana Rondel 