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Linda in Italy
All that wine!!!!
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Linda in Abby Road
Just like John...
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You could win a $50,000
vacation from Expedia.
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Totem Pole in West Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada
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Lonsdale Quay,
North Vancouver,
British Columbia
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Bobbing for apples at the Bend
Fall Festival
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The delicious aligot ~ find it at
Ambassade d'Auvergne
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Pumpkins galore!
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Fall colors in Oregon
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Jill salivating over the caramel
apples at the Bend Fall Festival
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Where Are We?
Viv and Jill have been enjoying a beautiful Fall season in British Columbia, Reno, and
exploring more of beautiful Central Oregon. With all the dry weather over the last couple of
months in these areas the fall colors have been quite spectacular.
Jill recommends putting Wine By The River on your calendar for next September. It is
held in Bend, Oregon, USA and this year's event featured 55 vintners from Oregon,
Southern Washington, Idaho, Napa/Sonoma and South America. You can also enjoy the
wares of chocolatiers and master chefs, listen to great music and view wonderful art.
The annual Bend Fall Festival was a weekend full of fun and activities for all ages.
Bobbing for apples, eating caramel apples, picking out the perfect pumpkin for carving,
visiting all the vendors from near and far that had brought their wares to sell made for a
fabulous fall day.
Be inspired to create your own cookbook ~ preserving family stories and family recipes!
The Marquiss Kitchen II will do just that! This wonderfully illustrated family cookbook
created by sisters Jan Newton and Mary Marquiss is an embraceable read chockablock full of
culinary delights and laugh out loud family stories.
Artist Mary Marquiss of Bend, Oregon works primarily in water-media because it allows
her to build multiple, thin layers of paint, creating depth and texture in her work. The
inspiration for her art comes from the beauty around her: the strength of a single flower,
the mystery of a half opened door or the voluptuous shape of a pear. Mary's website is
www.marymarquiss.com
Mary has been teaching art classes in "How to Create a Family Cookbook" including
watercolor and collage instruction for cookbook illustrations. The bonus feature to her latest
cookbook just released is the "how to" section in creating your own family cookbook. The
authors take the reader through the phases of: gathering recipes, stories, art; design;
production and cut-and paste method followed by suggested art projects.
What a wonderful gift to give yourself and those you love. Tired of scrapbooking? Create
Your Own Cookbook!
Take a look at a couple of recipes from the book in the Recipe Section of this newsletter (scroll
down).
Contact Mary to order your copy or to find out about her art/classes at:
marquiss@bendbroadband.com
Chocoholics Delight!
The Practical Gourmet in Aurora Colony, Oregon has the best dark chocolate butter toffee
with almonds that we have ever tasted! But wait, they also make exquisite desserts and
chocolate truffles.
Visit their website for a quick look at what they offer and easy online ordering.
Email us your travel tips and let us know what's not to be missed - activities, towns,
where to get great food and anything else you can think of. We want the inside
scoop and you're the best resource!
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Travellers' Tales
In September our good friend Linda Ball set off on her first trip to Europe, in celebration of
her 50th birthday. If Linda's account of her trip doesn't inspire you to visit Italy and
England probably nothing will. Beatles fans take note: you'll definitely want to be
following Linda's footsteps through Merry Ole' England! The following is her account:
ITALY AND GREAT BRITAIN — This past Wednesday I turned the big 5-0. I admit it. I am
sort of in shock, because I am the baby of my family, and it just doesn’t seem right,
especially since time stood still when I turned 28. I don’t feel 50, I certainly don’t act 50 (in
the traditional sense) and I’ve been told I don’t look 50 — you be the judge.
I wasn’t going to let this monumental milepost go by with a whimper, so about a year ago I
started scheming a grand trip with my friend since the seventh-grade, Colleen, who turned
50 this summer. We went to Europe for the first time ever for each of us, and it was a grand
adventure.
Colleen still lives in our hometown of Anchorage, so we met in Seattle. We got to Milan, Italy
safe and sound, popping no-jet lag pills every two hours. It was a long haul and we were
looking forward to hopping on Air-Italia for our quick flight to Florence, but they had
overbooked so we had to wait in Malpensa airport for six and a half hours for the next flight.
We lost a half-day going over, but managed to get to our charming small hotel overlooking
the Arno River by dinnertime.
Florence is magical. If you are an art lover, it’s an absolute must. The next day after
sleeping in, we headed for the Uffizi, a museum with the largest holding of Renaissance
paintings anywhere, and one of the most important picture galleries in the world. I was
completely blown away — standing in front of works by the masters — Michelangelo,
DaVinci, Bottecelli, Titian and even two Rembrandts. I fell in love with Bottecelli’s work,
and purchased a small print of the glorious “Birth of Venus” — the original hangs in the
Uffizi.
The real jaw-dropping moment for me, however, was the statue of David, by Michelangelo,
which is housed in the Galleria dell’ Accademia in Florence. David is astounding, and no, it’s
not because he’s naked. He is so detailed, you can see the veins in his hand. We’re talking
about a guy made of marble. Michelangelo must have been a very patient man. What is
interesting, is that David is carved from a “scrap” piece of marble that Michelangelo found
and asked if he could have it. The statue is at least 16 feet tall, standing on a marble base of
about six feet. I must have stared at him for 15 minutes — before dropping down on one knee
and proposing — but he just gave me a blank stare. Seriously, it’s inspiring.
I think the most profound observation for me is the history that surrounded me everywhere
I went. Europe is old. I now realize The United States is still in its infancy. The other thing
that struck me, is religion is very, very big in Europe. Of course, Catholicism is dominant in
Italy, and I’m not Catholic, but it didn’t matter. Every Italian city or village has a Duomo,
or the primary cathedral, and the Duomo in Florence is one of the largest cathedrals in the
world. The exterior of the Duomo, and the bell tower, which is 414 steps to the top — no
elevator — is pink, green and white marble. I spent half the trip looking up with my mouth
open in awe, luckily not swallowing any bugs.
Colleen being a good Catholic, talked me into going to mass Sunday morning in Florence. I
didn’t mind — I figured it would be good for my soul, and I could repent for drinking almost
an entire bottle of Chianti Classico myself the night before. We went to the Basilica di Santa
Croce, a neo-Gothic cathedral, and much to my amazement, Michelangelo is entombed in
this beautiful place. Although in Italian, we both picked up bits and pieces of the mass. A
sweet old Italian woman sat next to me, and knew it all by heart. I wanted to bring her home
with me, like so many of the kind Italian folks.
Florence is famous for their Florentine gold, and I didn’t pass up going to the famous
medieval Ponte Vecchio, the only bridge over the Arno River that survived World War II,
allegedly by an order from Hitler not to destroy it. It is Europe’s oldest segmental arch
bridge, once the home to butcher shops. Now, the Ponte Vecchio is wall to wall jewelry stores
spanning the river. Talk about a bling fest — I was dizzy from all the choices, but did end up
selecting a simple pair of 18 karat gold (everything is 18 karat) diamond-cut hoop earrings.
## The Tuscan experience
Switching gears from busy Florence, we embarked on a six-day tour of Tuscany with La
Dolce Vita Wine Tours, a husband and wife operation owned by our hosts, Pat Thompson and
Claudio Bisio. I can’t say enough about these two. Pat, a journalist from New York, and
Claudio, a native of the Piedmont area of Italy, compliment each other beautifully. They
share their knowledge of Italy and the regional wines unconditionally.
Read More...
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Paris Things To Do
Dine at Ambassade d’Auvergne ~ one of Paris’ top gastronomic
institutions.
In the heart of Paris you can discover the regional cuisine and taste the products of the
Auvergne. Make sure you try the aligot ~ mashed potatoes with garlic and Cantal cheese...
yum!
Great lunch menu: starter + main course + glass of French regional wine for 20€.
Auvergne and Aveyron regional menu: starter + main course + dessert for 28€.
22 rue du Grenier, Saint-Lazare, 75003 Paris
Tel: 01.42.72.31.22 or 01.42.78.85.47
www.ambassade-auvergne.com
Métro: Rambuteau or Arts et Métiers
Arts et Metiers Museum
60 rue Réaumur, 292 rue Saint-Martin 75003
Métro: Arts et Métiers
Set in the former Saint-Martin-des-Champs abbey, the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers was
created during the French revolution. Completely renewed in 2000, it is now a unique
museum dedicated to human genius. The former church of Saint-Martin-des-Champs has
been transformed and features suspended planes and cars!
www.arts-et-metiers.net
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Recommended Restaurant
Bella Cucina Italian Cafe ~ A Taste of Italy
While in Bend, Oregon do visit Bella Cucina in the Old Mill District. Although a
small restaurant, the atmosphere is lovely, the service is very friendly and the food is
delicious. If you're in the mood for great pizza and pasta this is the place to go. You
can sit outside and enjoy fabulous views of the Old Mill District while you enjoy your
cappuccino or glass of Chianti.
Phone: 541-385-7774 reservations recommended
450 Powerhouse Drive, Bend, Oregon, USA
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A Couple Of Recipes From The Marquiss Kitchen II
by Jan Newton & Mary Marquiss
Excerpt of a story by Jan Newton, writer & editor:
"It was at the end of a wonderful dinner party on Aztec Street in San Francisco. Teresa, Renee
and I were dissecting the Greek meal we'd just had, talking about which things we liked best.
This led us to reminiscing, for a moment, about other wonderful food we'd eaten recently. Then
we slipped, easily, into a discussion of what we might fix for Sunday's brunch the next day.
Eggs Benedict would be perfect, we decided. Fred Miller, an old family friend, grimaced from
across the table. "If it's not the meal you just finished, it's the one you ate yesterday, or the one
you're looking forward to tomorrow. Don't you guys ever talk about anything but food!?"
"Why, no", we said, rather surprised at such a silly question.
Artist Mary Marquiss writes:
"Everything I see reminds me of food. Ocean foam becomes whipped cream, and a chunk of
neutral colored tile makes me want to taste buttery shortbread."
ORANGE FRENCH TOAST ~ makes 6 slices
"I clipped this recipe out of the Corvallis "Gazette-Times" in the early 1960s and used to make it
for Teresa and Renee when they were toddlers. Grown-ups like it too, however, because it is
really good with bacon! When I first met Denzel, Tim's son, he was a pretty fussy eater and
breakfast was a particularly difficult meal. I made him Orange French Toast and he absolutely
loved it. Teresa, Tim, Denzel, Lamont and I enoyed it again just this past Christmas. It is
definitely a Sunday morning kind of dish. Call me old-fashioned, but I think that French toast,
pancakes and waffles should be served with lots of butter and Mrs. Butterworth's syrup, heated
of course."
6 slices white bread (use extra-thick slices if you can find them)
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup whole milk or half-n-half
1 T. sugar
1 T. grated orange rind (use the side of grater with small holes)
dash salt
4 or more T. butter
Thoroughly mix the eggs, milk, sugar, orange rind and salt. Place mixture in a flat
container that is big enough to hold a slice or two of bread. Heat 2 T. of butter in a large
skillet (be careful not to burn it). Lay bread slices in egg mixture, coating both sides well.
Brown both sides of the bread slices in the skillet. You may need to add more butter to the
skillet after frying some of the bread.
INDONESIAN LAMB
"The folks in Betty's neighborhood throw wonderful dinner parties for each other, and this is
where this dish turned up. Betty has made it many times and it is a favorite of our family's. If
you like leg of lamb, this is your recipe. You will want to ask your butcher to butterfly the leg of
lamb for you, unless you are Russ, or he happens to be in the neighborhood."
3lbs. "butterflied" leg of lamb
Marinade:
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 t. A-1 sauce
2 dashes Tabasco
3 T. honey
1 t. oregano
3 T. curry powder
2 bay leaves
juice and zest of 1 large lemon
Saute celery, onion, and garlic in the oil until they are soft. Add remaining ingredients and
simmer 15 minutes. Spread lamb out flat and cover with simmered mixture. Refrigerate
(covered) for at least 4 hours, or up to 1 day. Remove lamb from marinade and place on
baking rack in oven (or on grill). Brush lamb with marinade and heat remainder of
marinade to serve with cooked lamb. Bake lamb in oven at 400 degrees, 10-15 minutes per
lb. (Or ask a friend to grill on barbeque!)
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Travel Deals
Check out the latest terrific travel deals and more...
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Join Viv and Jill
Aboard NCL's Norwegian Star
for an 8 Day Mexican Riviera Cruise
November 14-22, 2006.
Prices from US$599
For More details...
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Write An Article For WAVE Journey
If you love to travel, enjoy writing and want to share your thoughts with others, take action
and write an article for WAVE Journey and we'll publish it on the site. You may include up
to eight photos.
Send your submissions to editor@wavejourney.com
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Recommended Tour Company
La Dolce Vita Wine Tours is the leading specialist in Italian wine tours. We believe the best
way to enjoy and learn about wine is on location, close to the land and the people who
produced it. Our Italian wine tours provide full immersion in Italy's wine culture, offering
an enjoyable learning experience for wine enthusiasts of all types, from the casual imbiber
to the serious connoisseur.
La dolce vita - the good life, Italian style. Good food, delectable wine, convivial company, life
at a reasonable pace. Come join us for a taste of it!
What makes La Dolce Vita Wine Tours special?
• Access, access, access. We offer private in-depth tastings at Italy's top estates. On every
wine tour, we choose wineries that reveal a cross-section of the Italian wine world:
traditionalists and modernists, family-run boutique wineries and historic estates. Most are
open to visitors only by special appointment.
• Personal dialogue with winemakers. Who better to talk about wine than the winemaker
himself? That's who pours at many of our tastings--or the winemaker's family members. In
addition to dialogue about wine, you'll enjoy anecdotes about their lives in the vineyard,
their local culture, their estate's history. It's intimate, personal, and friendly--la dolce vita
style.
• Gourmet wine dinners: It goes without saying that good wine deserves good food. Our
Italian wine tours emphasize food-and-wine pairings that bring out the best in each. And we
showcase a region's cuisine through our choice of restaurants, ranging from elegant
nouveau cuisine to mama's family-style cooking.
• Charming accommodations: Countryside villas, historic palazzi in medieval wine towns,
active wine estates: these are some of our hotels. Never a chain or anonymous modern
structure.
• Small groups and attentive service: With groups no larger than 14 people, and the
company owners leading many of the wine tours, everyone enjoys the utmost attention and
service.
La Dolce Vita Wine Tours recognizes that wine lovers have different tastes. To accommodate
a range of interests, we've designed several kinds of wine tours. Our epicurean wine tours
delve into a region's wine and cuisine, with wine tastings supplemented by stops at artisan
cheesemakers, olive oil producers, and other culinary and cultural points of interest. Our
walking & wine tours are for the active traveler who wants to combine the pleasures of
outdoor exercise with the chance to learn about wine. Our day trips in Tuscany and
Piedmont are for busy travelers with only have a short time to spare for winery visits. And
our custom tours are for couples and groups who would like a wine tour tailored to fit their
interests and needs. These include custom bike tours, as well.
We hope to see you in Italy and share la dolce vita.
Salute!
Claudio Bisio & Pat Thomson
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If you would be interested in meeting other women travellers either in your own hometown
or visiting them in their own hometown, send us an email and we'll help you connect.
Whether it's for coffee, dinner, sightseeing or if you have an extra room or couch to offer for a
night or two...
Email WJ at: tips@wavejourney.com
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