Gourmet Travel – Meet Chef Mac at Tanque Verde Ranch

Chef Mac Seed Wafers on the breakfast buffet at Tanque Verde Ranch

On a recent visit to Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson, Arizona, I spent the most delightful time with Executive Chef Mac (McKenzie O’Leary). Learn more about Chef Mac from my recent interview… Chef Mac’s Professional Journey Background & Career Path Professional Growth Chef Mac at Tanque Verde Ranch Tanque Verde Ranch Signature Contributions Chef Mac […]

Why You Should Try These 8 Great Livermore Restaurants

Posada Livermore California salad

“8 Best Livermore Restaurants | Must-Try Restaurants in Livermore CA” This article first appeared at FoodieFlashpacker in February 2022. In this Guest Post, I discussed 8 great restaurants to try when you are in Livermore. “Livermore is California’s oldest wine-growing region, and most of the wineries have been family-owned for generations. Livermore became a popular […]

What I want you to know about my fling with vegemite and Australia

Fling with Vegemite covered toast with knife and happy little packet

Fling with vegemite and my lifelong desire to visit Australia is the topic of this article from 2020. This guest post first appeared at Travel Post Monthly in November, 2020 https://phototravelwrite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Learning-About-Australia-Tasting-Vegemite-Travel-Post-Monthly-Travel-Post-Monthly.pdf See more of Julie’s travel photos here.

Dining in Troutdale, Oregon

Troutdale-Tad's Complete Chicken Meal

Troutdale is the Gateway to the Columbia River Gorge with lots of delicious dining opportunities, so your tastebuds will appreciate it. Art galleries and outlet stores also enjoy Troutdale addresses. So, take your time, wander the streets, and see for yourself what the talk is all about. For an in-depth look at the best restaurants […]

Dining in Tustin, California

foodie experiences Tustin are at Roma d' Italia

Foodie experiences Tustin include these 11 Best Restaurants in Tustin, California that I reviewed for FoodieFlashpacker! Foodie experiences Tustin range from seafood and Greek cuisine, to Texas BBQ. Add to that a secret family recipe for clam chowder, vegan and vegetarian meals, and Japanese bakery goodies and sushi. So, now you understand why Tustin is […]