Rainy Day Garlic

Rainy days make some people antsy but I always find them to be a great time to catch up on projects that I've been meaning to get around to doing...like this one for pickling garlic. I love pickled garlic...

Priceline may surpass Expedia to become the largest Online Travel Agency

A report by PhoCusWright says Expedia might soon lose its standing as the world's top online travel agency to fast-charging Priceline. The study says Priceline could knock Expedia out of the No. 1 slot by year-end.Priceline has picked up speed the past several years from its successful penetration of Western Europe's travel market, where it's gaining consumers in Britain, Germany, France and other countries, says Carroll Rheem, PhoCusWright's research director."The real impact wouldn't be until 2013," Rheem said.Priceline's been outpacing...

Infographic: The evolution of online travel

 When many of us think of online travel agencies , we associate it with the automation and convenience online booking systems that allows us to plan thousands of miles of journeys from the convenience...

Roasted Broccoli with Sriracha & Honey

Recently, I had a few hours to kill at an appointment and started watching Sons of Anarchy on my Kindle Fire (via Netflix streaming). I was instantly hooked and have been obsessively devouring episodes...

River City Food Bank's Empty Bowls Event

(Photo: Source)Mark your calendars for March 5 and 6th. Remember that cool event that I blogged about last year that I attended with my friend Gretchen where we got to taste delicious soups made by...

Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Originally posted May 22, 2009.  Photo and text updated Feb 27, 2012.Do you think it's possible to be addicted to Buffalo Chicken Wings? My husband and I host Community Group in our home every...

Dubai International Airport affected by landing congestion

More aircraft are having to circulate and burn fuel above Dubai International at peak times as slot congestion rises according to a report by the Business Traveller Magazine.Full report below: The practice...

Virgin Atlantic Increases Ghana Service

Virgin Atlantic is to add two additional frequencies to its existing London Heathrow-Accra route from March 26.The carrier will move to a five times-weekly service, citing growth of over 50 per cent in premium economy and Upper Class bookings on the route over the last six months.The new flights will operate on Wednesday and Saturday, adding to existing services on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.Virgin launched flights to Ghana in May 2010, competing with British Airways on the Heathrow-Accra routeEmail Us at FlightAfricablog@gmail....

Red Rabbit

2718 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816. (916) 706-2275.http://www.theredrabbit.netYou know when you hear about a new place that's going to open up in town and there's hype for months and months? You start...

Isthisyourluggage.com: Is this your Lost Luggage?

So how has IsthisYourLuggage.com fared on three years after the launch? Not quite good.  So far  the website, has only a few luggage photos for unclaimed baggage. The website was founded in...

The Unclaimed Bagage Centre in Alabama, where some of your lost luggage end up in

Unclaimed Baggage Centre(UCB): A retail shopping adventure in unclaimed baggage Ever wondered what happens to all your valuables in your baggage after making all the futile frantic calls and waiting for...

Lost or Delayed Baggage Compensation, how does your airline treat you?

The issue of compensation for delayed baggage delivery or lost baggage is a hot issue for travelers and airlines.  Many travelers often feel, deservedly so, that they should be paid compensation...

Meal Plan 50 - Family Favorites

Click here to get a printable version of this week's meal plan with recipesGrocery List:The grocery list is color coordinated by meal so you can easily pick and choose which meals you would like to make....

This Hope Prevails

Did you know my husband is an amazing musician?  At all times, he's got a bunch of music projects on the go, always creating and making beautiful music.  When we were buying a house, we had...

Travel: What happens to lost your luggage

While some airlines will auction your unclaimed luggage for "charity causes", your luggage may in many cases end up in the hands of airline employees who will help themselves to the loot after a fruitless...

What happens to lost luggage at the airport?

When traveling by air, passengers check in their luggage with the assurance that they will meet their luggage when they arrive at their destination. But for some passengers, this always ends in a lot...

Of Peanut Butter Bars, Comb Overs & Audrey Hepburn

A bit off topic but we watched the semi-finale episode of Top Chef Wednesday night...I'm trying hard to get excited about someone winning but I haven't really been feeling any of the contestants...

FastJet: Sir Stelios Plans West African Venture

15 Jets to link six West African countries to Accra Ghana, future expansion into the rest of Africa to create an "African EasyJet"Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou is planning to launch his new airline venture...

Sky Team launches Go Africa Pass

Global airline alliance SkyTeam has launched a new Go Africa Pass, providing cost savings and flexibility on flights operated by Kenya Airways within Africa. Kenya Airways flies to 45 destinations in...

Cookbook Review: Quick Fix Meals

 Quick Fix MealsI picked this cookbook off the shelf at my Dad's place last Spring.  I had accepted a full-time teaching position and knew that my life was about to get a WHOLE lot busier, but...

Spring Is In The Air : Roasted Lemon Salsa

Can you believe we're in the middle of February, Sacramento? The daffodils in my courtyard are blooming like crazy and it was so sunny outside that I opened all the windows in the cottage yesterday....

Raspberry Banana Bread

I've got a week off school and I was looking for a baking project. Something to go well with my morning coffee.  My freezer was stuffed full and bunches of black bananas were threatening to fall...