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AIRSTREAM ADVENTURE

Tucked away at the base of the mountain on the road into Yosemite Valley near Mariposa County is the newest in low-key, luxe travel—Auto- Camp Yosemite. If your wish is to connect with nature in a design-centric setting, then consider AutoCamp your magic lantern. Hoping to create one more magical summer memory, our family decided

WILD ABOUT NATURE

In celebration of a high school graduation, my daughter and I headed to Northern Wisconsin for a little mother/ daughter time at the Wild Rice Retreat. We chose the quick 50-minute flight from O’Hare to Ironwood, Michigan rather than the leisurely seven-hour drive to Bayfield, Wisconsin. Post-flight, the scenic one-hour drive through dense forest delivered

HARISSA ROASTED CARROTS AND BEETS WITH CRISPY SPICED CHICKPEAS AND LEMON-ZESTED YOGURT

There is nothing like oven-roasting to bring out deep flavors in beets and carrots; flavors rich enough to match their vibrant hues. This dish takes these flavors to another level with the addition of warm spices for pungent depth, lemon-zested yogurt for cool creaminess, a smear of Tunisian harissa paste for heat, and crisp chickpeas

ROASTED TOMATO, HERB & CHEESE HAND PIES

Because I love them so, herbs dominated my vegetable garden this year—dill, oregano, lovage, lavender, parsley, French tarragon, lemon balm, and lemon thyme, plus many kinds of basil, rosemary, and sage. Yes, all of those lovelies, plus a few veg essentials: including tomatoes! Waiting for the red globes to reach their peak, I first made

A PERFECT MARRIAGE

In the restaurant world, there is one inviolable commandment: Never, ever—under any godforsaken circumstance—utter the phrase “passion project.” It’s a sure-fire jinx. An instant karma killer. You might as well stroll under a giant ladder, a broken mirror cracking underfoot, while you pet a black cat. When seasoned industry folks hear that phrase, their thoughts

MAJESTIC BEAUTY

This past winter, my family and I traveled to Yosemite Natural Park where we experienced the breathtaking beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site while reveling in the luxury that is the spectacular Château du Sureau. While visiting these two very special places, we created memories sure to last our lifetimes. Located just 16 miles

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