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Danielle Abroad
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A NOURISHING GLIMPSE AT MY JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE AND AROUND THE WORLD
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Winning, Courtesy of Serve
My darling parents love dining out almost as much as I do. So when I was offered the chance to treat them (and my brother and sister) to a gourmet Manhattan... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Butternut Squash & Swiss Chard Soup
There are a few things I don't understand about the holidays. First, why it's so unfortunate to be single. Really, it is? All this time I'd been convinced that... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Remembering Vacations
The last time I found myself lying on the beach in my bikini was my birthday this past year. It doesn't happen that often. Firstly, because when I have the... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Giving and Gifting
While we're on the topic of charity events, let's discuss a few other ways to actively participate in the season of giving. The first that comes to mind is... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
What is Santacon?
[photo courtesy of Stephen Dettling] [photo courtesy of Downtown Traveler] [photo courtesy of Josh Kesner] Ahem. SantaCon is also a... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
à La Français
This time yesterday: I was sitting in my favorite neighborhood café, with an empty cup where a cappuccino once was, surrounded by tables of French speakers. It... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2011 DIARIES, DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
the Right Way to Be Opinionated
If I could blush, I'd be blushing right now. Thank you so, so much to everyone that answered the question on my last post. On that note, if you haven't yet... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
All About Blogging
This is going to random... As I've said before, I was a blog reader before I ever considered creating one of my own. It was only when I realized what a unique... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Crazy, Stupid, Love Life
'Tis the season for illness! My body was no exception this week. Despite some belated TLC, I came down with the annual strep throat. Ick. Read more
Posted on 03 December 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Lighten Up, December
In spite of my recent bout of optimism, I've been feeling quite under the weather, a bit stressed, and generally unlike myself all day. And then I saw this,... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Treating Myself
I don't know if you've realized this, but in addition to embarking upon "the most wonderful time of the year" we're also in the midst of that frightening holida... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
My Big Fat Greek Wish
Happy Cyber Monday, friends. For many, I know that discounted shopping opportunities like this are exciting, but for me, well, I could care less. You see, I've... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Daily Gratitude
Thanksgiving has always been my absolute favorite holiday. It's not because of the morning Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, or the afternoon NFL football game, o... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
a Worldly Reality
Quite a few days ago, the lovely Rose commented: "Danielle, you've been to so many cities. I feel like I want to see a top 5 list from you sometime. I want to... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Weekend Reservations
I hardly dine out on the weekends, for the most part, because everyone else does. I dislike the rush of overly busy and hectic restaurants. Read more
Posted on 21 November 2011 DIARIES, DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Cantina by Cascabel
I literally just read this tweet: "Mexican food is unbelievably regionalized. To call one city 'the kitchen of Mexico' is inaccurate, there are a nearly a dozen. Read more
Posted on 20 November 2011 DIARIES, FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
a Homecooked Meal
Hey, guess what? I cook. I'm just not that great at it, and hardly ever create edibles as beautiful as those eaten outside the walls of my apartment, so I most... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2011 DIARIES, FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Upgrading to a Purple Passport
I have been working for The Purple Passport for nearly a month now. And being that it's going extremely well, I wanted to tell you so :). Read more
Posted on 17 November 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
a Date with Sausalito
Last year, a stranger invited me to be his date to a wedding in Paris. I was caught off guard, I didn't know how to respond, I became overwhelmed with all the... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL -
Foodbuzzing at Perry's on the Embarcadero
Last Monday, I was bleary-eyed. The redeye flight from San Francisco left me beyond exhausted and it wasn't until this past Saturday that I finally felt... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL