Posts by jbuder

aghh! sorry i did not get on in time to reply before your visit to santa fe. i had a wonderful time there and some great meals. jim, i went to julian's and that was terrific. other great meals were at geronimo's and the anasazi...

thanks, jim! sound like great suggestions. julian's looks yummy! that's a clear go! i'll definitely give an update when i return... j

because you folk have been SO HELPFUL for my previous travels, i thought i would solicit restaurant suggestions for santa fe. am going for a conference and have never been before. i want to make each meal count! any suggestions? (open...

thanks, mike. i will look for "Eating in Italy." this has been wonderful to get all these recommendations. wish we had enough time to eat at every place!!! :bounce: j

i haven't seen violets in a box! will have to be on the lookout for that. nor have i tried sen-sen. but yes, i remember necco wafers. i liked them too. but violets seemed like the rocky horror picture show of children's candies. they...

pongi, since i will be in italy next week (as you may recall from another posting), which balsamic labels do you recommend looking for while in rome or tuscany?

i fall into the " "herby soap," then grew to love it" group. it's a staple in our home-cooking. fortunately, my kids have acquired the taste for it early on. but then they have also learned to love...

thanks, solanna. we probably won't get south of rome, but we'll save your other suggestions for the next trip. will check out your ideas for rome, though.

pongi- i was SO hoping that you would post a reply, being "in the area" (at least as compared to me!!). that is wonderful information. thank you!!:bounce: yes, we will be staying at the Castelletto di Montebenichi. got...

Well, now THAT sounds like a great start! I'll check to see if it's still around and let you know. Thanks! j