By Lee Tidball ITWPA Member Palm Springs, California is known for a lot of things, but nothing more famously than its high-desert heat that has made it the go-to destination for generations of retirees and “snowbirds” from the frigid Midwest. Often, though, that heat can reach unbearable heights, sending everyone scurrying for air-conditioned shelter. Ironically, one of … [Read more...] about Indian Canyons Tribal Park – The Coolest Place in a Hot Town
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The Science of Coffee
By Wendy Richards ITWPA Member On a recent trip through the heart of Kansas, hubby and I found an amazing little coffee shop located in Hays, Kansas that takes quite the scientific approach to brewing coffee. Hays is located in the heart of Kansas’s German farm country. It is filled with limestone buildings and historical sites, all a testimony to the amazing … [Read more...] about The Science of Coffee
Biscuits and Brews at the Denver Biscuit Company
By Beth Rypkema For almost 30 years I’ve searched high and wide for a biscuit that could compare -- or even come close -- to my Grandma D’s baking powder biscuits. When I was little, I would ask her, “Grandma, where’s the bacon? And where’s the powder?” Big biscuits. Buttery. Soft. Tall. Flaky. I close my eyes as I sink my teeth into a biscuit at the Denver Biscuit … [Read more...] about Biscuits and Brews at the Denver Biscuit Company
Breakfast at the Opera
By Emmanuelle M. Barea ITWPA Member As the sun slowly rises behind the Sydney Harbour Bridge, ferry traffic starts, back and forth, as a well-orchestrated ballet. Soon, Sydneysiders are flooding Circular Quay. The ferry terminal is at its busiest and you’re sitting by the river, sipping your coffee. The Opera Kitchen terrace is the perfect place to watch the show while … [Read more...] about Breakfast at the Opera
Freshest Fish in the Islands — Mama’s Fish House, Maui, Hawaii
By Connie Pearson ITWPA Member Any visit to the island of Maui feels like a luxurious celebration. A meal at Mama’s Fish House raises that feeling to a higher level. Listed as one of the Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S. by Open Table, Zagat, and Trip Advisor, Mama’s Fish House on the north shore of Maui, Hawaii, combines ocean views, romantic atmosphere, and the freshest … [Read more...] about Freshest Fish in the Islands — Mama’s Fish House, Maui, Hawaii