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Tastes & Travel by Deirdre Michalski

Tastes & Travel by Deirdre Michalski

I want to whisk you away with me

  • Home
  • Travel
    • So Cal
    • United States
    • International
      • France
      • Italy
    • Gardens
    • Bucket List
    • Travel Tips + Gadgets
  • Lifestyle
    • Spa
    • Bike Routes
    • Adventures
    • Day Trippin’
    • Events
  • Food+Drink
    • Dining
    • Chef Interviews
    • Oldest Restaurants
    • Recipes
    • Wine + Bar
  • About Me
    • My Story
    • Working With Me
    • Testimonials
  • Published Articles
  • Contact

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May 13, 2015April 27, 2019

Pedego Electric Bikes~ Take A Day Cruising Around Balboa

I was recently introduced to  Pedego Electric Bikes in Corona del Mar, and was so pleased to finally feel the joy of riding a bike again, with the help of…

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January 14, 2015January 14, 2015

Electric Bike Riding Is Sheer Fun!

Imagine riding a bike with auxiliary power to scoot you over the hills? Well, I now reside in a very hilly community and it has hindered my bike riding significantly.…

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February 8, 2014October 16, 2017

The Ultimate Luggage, Travel Equipment & Gadget Store—-Offering Seminars Too!

Rooten’s Luggage Store is a mecca for anyone who likes to travel. They have everything you could possible imagine, and the staff is over-the-top helpful. They listen to what you…

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January 20, 2014October 16, 2017

Living Like a Local In Italy—Means Cooking With The Chefs!

Living Like A Local- Even though it was only for a week, we so enjoyed our time in a 19th Century Villa adjacent to a winery in the hills of…

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January 7, 2014October 16, 2017

Weekend Gardening Fun At Roger’s Gardens In February

Roger’s Gardens is my “go-to” place when I need to ponder something, find a few moments of calm, or an inspiration for an upcoming social event, table setting or ideas…

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November 18, 2013November 19, 2013

Cuisine’s Local Luminaries ~ Amy Jo Pedone Chocolatier

Meeting Amy Jo for the first time, as she introduced me to her fine chocolates, I was drawn in by her warm smile and her carefree spirit. And after spending…

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September 3, 2013March 21, 2023

This Trifecta Was Perfecta! Amazing Bucket List Trip Visiting Bora Bora, Easter Island & Machu Picchu

Imagine traveling to not one, or two--- but THREE amazing spots on the globe! This was a true Trifecta! Just back from a cruise to Bora Bora, Easter Island and…

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The Bistro Setting
May 30, 2013October 16, 2017

Re-tracing Movie Locations in The South of France

Exploring Luberon in The South of France ~ Often "the destination” itself guides me on my pathway for a trip, yet this time my itinerary was inspired entirely by a…

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Evening On The River
February 21, 2013October 16, 2017

River Cruising Through The South of France

This is the sixth article in this Series on France. Journey with us through one of the most talked about regions in France. The countryside is dreamy, the people are…

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Monet's Home
December 7, 2012October 16, 2017

Paris- Monet’s Magical Muse

              FOR any lover of impressionistic art, and especially artist Claude Monet, here are some very special “not to be missed” places to explore…

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