Author: Mary Anne Erickson

Route 66 Blue Swallow Motel

During a 2014 motorcycle ride along historic Route 66, a long-anticipated stop in Tucumcari, New Mexico led to the iconic...

11 March, 2026 / 0 Comments

Behind the Scenes at Tasty Postcards

A quiet look behind the scenes at Tasty Postcards. As the world feels increasingly complicated, we reflect on why we...

10 March, 2026 / 0 Comments

Armchair Travels – or how to travel without ever leaving home

A new library card sparks an old discovery: the ability to travel anywhere without leaving home. From childhood adventures with...

26 February, 2026 / 0 Comments

Confessions of a Time-Share Wanderer

I almost didn’t write about this trip, unsure how to reconcile rest, comfort, and the kind of travel we like...

05 February, 2026 / 0 Comments

The Journey Before the Journey – Dreaming and Planning

What if planning a trip is itself a journey? As we prepare for Japan, gathering stories, studying the language, and...

25 January, 2026 / 0 Comments

We’ve had some wonderful meals and meaningful trips this past year, but ranking them never feels quite right. What stays...

30 December, 2025 / 0 Comments

Happy Holidays

...here’s a festive suggestion that can brighten just about any holiday dish. It’s colorful, flavorful, and wonderfully versatile, perfect alongside...

04 December, 2025 / 0 Comments

Butternut Squash Bread Pudding for Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I can’t think of a more fitting dish to share as we celebrate the...

22 November, 2025 / 0 Comments

Exploring the Hudson Valley

It’s been exactly one year since we sold our business and hit the road. We reflected on that recently while...

05 November, 2025 / 0 Comments

Hudson Valley Garlic Festival

The Hudson Valley Garlic Festival and I go way back to its earliest days.. Last week, I was reminded of...

09 October, 2025 / 0 Comments