What’s it like being a safari guide, whose job it is to take guests out on daily game drives at Singita Ebony Lodge in Kruger National Park, South Africa. Read an excerpt from James Crooke’s diary and be inspired for your next exotic adventure destination to Singita Game Reserves in South Africa!  http://www.thegourmetreview.com/dine/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/SSS_February_20117.pdf   Hard to say […]

Enjoy a quick tour of Singita Ebony Lodge. This luxury destination in Kruger National Park, South Africa, is the ultimate luxury destination.   – The Gourmet Review

Singita’s Executive Chef Loraine Pienaar at Singita Ebony Lodge is talented, creative and passionate about being an executive chef. Fortunately for us, Chef Pienaar has agreed to answer some questions about working in this exotic luxury safari lodge, among the African “Big Five,” rated one of the world’s best dream destinations. Hope you enjoy the interview.  What is […]

Wolfgang Puck is back for the 17th year catering the 2011 Oscar after party at the Governor’s Ball. It wouldn’t be the same without his smoked salmon with caviar and creme fraiche (this year on flatbread) and his signature chocolate oscars. The oscar award ceremony culminates weeks of anticipation, after oscar nominations are announced for […]

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai always goes the extra mile for making its guests comfortable. And so it was that our trip to this dream destination came to an end. We had an extraordinary Thai dinner our last evening, prepared just for us by Executive Chef James Babian.  You’re probably wondering what was so special about […]

Executive Chef Nick Mastrascusa is Chef de Cuisine at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai’s Beach Tree. This casual beach restaurant is a long way from the more urban Four Season’s 57 Restaurant in New York City, where Chef Nick worked before moving to Hawaii. His knack of knowing what people like for both casual and elegant […]

Ever wondered about the proper etiquette for opening a champagne bottle? No one knows the answer to this better than Wolfgang Puck. He’s the master at creating the perfect mood for any special occasion. Make sure you remember these tips to look like a pro. If you’re popping the question this Valentine’s Day or raising […]

Executive Chef David Walzog makes the art of overseeing the kitchen at SW Restaurant at Wynn Resort in Las Vegas look like child’s play. He exudes passion for his craft. You can feel it in the kitchen and see it on every plate before leaving the kitchen. Chef David was kind enough to give my […]

Leave it to the Four Seasons George V,  Paris to become a winter wonderland of white lights, exquisite flowers and a showcase for Swarovski crystals. Jeff Leatham, perhaps the most talented artistic director/floral genius anywhere, has transformed the hotel lobby into a forest of Christmas trees hung with crystal curtains made to order for the George […]

  Christmas and Thanksgiving don’t need to be chaotic. Here’s my secret to a relaxed holiday season. In addition to the list included in my “Christmas Grocery List” post, I swear by my general “To Do” checklist. /p> I print it at the beginning of the holiday season and it helps me navigate the days […]