Life is meant to be lived; cherish the exciting moments, and relish in those all too brief moments of relaxation. I am here to live my own life, and live it passionately through food & travel. The Persnickety Palate serves as an avenue to project my passions, and provide my readers with recipes, travel tips, and food finds from all over the world. So, sit back, relax, and read on
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Grilled Peaches w/ Balsamic Soy Ginger Glaze
An easy, delicious, summer dessert Continue reading →
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A Weekend in Los Cabos
Recently, I was lucky enough to have to travel to Los Cabos Mexico for a business meeting. Unfortunately, it would be a very quick trip over a weekend with meetings all day Saturday. I had never been to Baja California … Continue reading →
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Kimchi Fried Rice
My obsession with Kimchi Fried Rice began at the Departure Lounge in Portland, Oregon during one of my many business trips to that city. I sat at the bar for one of my many dinners alone and started a conversation … Continue reading →
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Orange-Cardamom Panna Cotta
Last weekend, I invited a couple of friends over for a last minute dinner. With my travels, I don’t get much time to entertain any more so spur of the moment plans are easier. I wasn’t sure I would make … Continue reading →
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To Ski or Après Ski – Adventures in Whistler BC
Blackcomb Glacier I fell in love with skiing many years ago after a week of lessons in Canada at a resort called Gray Rocks and have enjoyed the sport more and more each year. I am not a “lay on … Continue reading →
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Summer in the City : Part 3 : Portland Maine
With my home under construction this summer, I have not been able to travel as much as I’d like. Last week I had to pick up my son from camp in Portland Maine and decided to take advantage of … Continue reading →