Editor’s note: TPG’s Gene Sloan accepted a free trip from Carnival Cruise Line to sail on Carnival Venezia. The opinions expressed below are entirely his and weren’t subject to review by the line. Carnival Venezia is the Carnival ship you book in lieu of a trip to The Venetian in Las Vegas — or maybe the Italy area of Epcot at Disney World. From a real gondola “sailing” down the middle of its main dining room to a pool deck built to look like a Venetian boulevard, Carnival Venezia boasts a Venice-themed design that makes you feel like you’ve stolen away to the iconic Italian destination. The theming carries through to just about everything on board, from the handmade Italian...
In my February 22, 2021 post on container gardening, I mentioned how easy it can be to grow onions from onions. But how many kind of onions are there and how versatile are they?The answers are lots and very. Onions are members of the allium family along with garlic, scallions, shallots, leeks, and chives. They have been cultivated for over 7,000 years and their origin plant and location are not actually known with any certainty, although there is some evidence they came from Central or Southwest Asia and spread along trade routes.Onions come in varieties from sweet to sharp and can be eaten raw, cooked in a variety of ways, dried, pickled, and more. The types of onions most likely...
[TAG0] It’s been a short while since I’ve returned from the sultry Oaxacan coastline of Puerto Escondido, Mexico, after attending the third annual Mexico Design Fair. Unexpected plumes of volcanic ash blanketing Mexico City delayed arrivals and departures, foiling plans professional and personal alike. In hindsight, the pause offered a opportune moment to reflect upon both the parts and the sum of an event devised to spotlight the best of contemporary Mexican design, one as warmly memorable as the Pacific sunset that played backdrop for the entirety of our stay. [TAG1]Situated on a 20,000-square-foot stretch of private Oaxacan beach, Casa Naila presents the central exhibition stage for a design fair unlike any other, inviting guests to meander at a thoughtful...
Say it ain’t so. Taco Bell decided to increase their menu prices by another 10% in 2023. These hikes come on top of previous menu updates the previous year that make it even more expensive to fine at this fast-food Mexican chain. Here are the latest menu prices and my favorite tips to save money at Taco Bell right now. Tacos Add Ons Combos Burritos Specialties Sides & Sweets Quesadillas Drinks Veggie Cravings Bowls Breakfast menu Did Taco Bell Increase Prices in 2023? How to Save Money at Taco Bell Tacos Menu Size / Quantity Price Soft Taco $1.69 Soft Taco Supreme $2.49 Crunchy Taco $1.69 Crunchy Taco Supreme $2.49 Nacho Cheese Locos Tacos $2.39 Nacho Cheese Locos Tacos Supreme...
This simple Grilled Zucchini Recipe is the best side dish for BBQs, cookouts, and all your summer favorites. Strips of summer squash are marinated in a savory, herb-y mixture, then grilled to perfection in minutes. Get your veggies in with this flavorful, healthy, and easy-to-make recipe! Pin this recipe for later! What’s in this Grilled Zucchini Recipe? Kick your meek and mild zucchini up a notch with some tasty herbs, spices, and char from the grill! Zucchini: You’ll want to get large zucchini so that you can get lots of thick slices out of it. This recipe also works well with yellow squash and other summer squashes. Olive Oil: Helps the zucchini cook without burning or sticking. Fresh Herbs: I...
