Practical travel information for practical travelers
Long before there were all these fancy martini drinks, the Irish Coffee was considered the upscale drink of choice. An Irish Coffee is thought to be a variation of the classic hot toddy and is made with hot coffee, Irish whiskey and sugar, all stirred together, and is then topped with a thick layer of [...]
Everywhere you turn in Italy you’ll find grappa, a clear alcoholic beverage sure to knock your socks off. Grappa is made from the grape residue left over from the crush of grapes during the winemaking process, and includes the grape skins, stems, seeds, and everything else. Like many food items in Italy, the beverage originally [...]
In addition to traveling, Mary Jo likes lingering over a cup of coffee, wandering in a museum, sipping wine at a cafe, enjoying a relaxing massage, and sharing it all with friends and readers.
Her most recent travels were to Portugal and Italy.
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