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Bucks Redux

Posted on September 5, 2024 by marigold

This is the third August that I’ve rented in Bucks County. This years’ house was terrific, a stone beauty from the 18th century with all mod cons, well-appointed and set on a 100 acre conserved farm. The front of the … Continue reading →

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From New York’s Metropolitan Opera House to Milan’s La Scale

Posted on March 26, 2018 by marigold

My behind the scenes visit to The Met was led by Robert. P., a knowledgeable friend who knows his stuff cold and imparts info to opera buffs and limited-English speakers who never heard of Tosca with equal friendliness. The Met, … Continue reading →

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Eat Dessert First

Posted on March 20, 2011 by marigold

If you want to eat genuine Sachertorte, the dense, chocolate cake with apricot jam between the two layers and a hard, shiny chocolate frosting, you’ll have to go to Vienna, Salzburg or order it online, (because other recipes aren’t considered … Continue reading →

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