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Summer is off to a wonderful start and the neighborhood is extremely quiet as family and friends travel aboard or to the beaches of the eastern shore. I have been keeping busy testing various chutney recipes for the winter holidays using the herbs and onions from the garden. The dahlias and tomatoes have been staked, and the roses pruned.

I will pop into the Hirshhorn for a few creative ideas this weekend. This modern art gallery on the National Mall in Washington D.C. has a fabulous sculpture garden. It is incredible to view the artwork, as well as the plant life surrounding the pieces to get inspirational ideas for home.

Listed are a few apps and websites I like to tap into for refreshing summer coolness!

Daily Candy Scout
The bloggers at DailyCandy scour the country for the latest updates and discoveries taking place in the major cites. Discover what may be close to your hotel or put a list together so you can triangulate any town. Once you have made discoveries, share with others!

Songkick
Songkick is a great app for music lovers; which will scan your iTunes library and let you know in advance when your favorite artists are performing live near you. If you travel, use the change the location tab, then type in the name of a city for “songkick” to search possible concerts of your favorite musicians.

Pandora One
When you are ready to throw one of your fabulous summer parties, and as usual, run out of time to create a playlist, let Pandora setup a customized list. Simply enter the name of an artist into the app and Pandora will select similar tunes to keep music playing all night. I especially love this app while cooking in the kitchen.

Parts Unknown
Tune in to Anthony Bourdain’s: Parts Unknown on Sunday’s at 9 PM ET on CNN and travel to exotic global destinations. This is by far the best travel and food show to watch.

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A box of macaroons from my brothers recent trip to Paris. I love having these treats at the house to serve to guest along with a cup of coffee or lemonade.

Stay stylishly cool!!!

K

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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I have had so many request to post pictures from my recent trip to Dubai so, after considerable angst and apprehension have narrowed down which images may best express this small gulf oasis. Let me begin by stating the entire trip was an exciting adventure from start to finish. After checking into the JW Marriott on Business Bay, we immediately began exploring the city. Here are a few suggestions to  investigate if you are ever in this part of the world….enjoy!!!!

Jumeirah Beach Resort

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Sean and Kathy on Jumeirah Beach


Traveling to the Gold and Spice Souks by way of boat

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Ski Dubai
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We hit the slopes for a bit of snow boarding and sledding, then warmed up with a cup of hot chocolate at the Ski Chalet on top of the mountain. Afterward had lunch in the mall, and could not believe I traveled to the other side of the world to actually try fried mac and cheese balls with marinara sauce. When I returned home I had to work on the recipe.


Burj Khalifa
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This is the tallest free standing structure in the world at 2,716 feet or 828 meters. We celebrated Thanksgiving on the 122nd floor at the restaurant At.mosphere. The experience begins with the elevator ride to the 123rd floor where all are greeted by the cantilevered staircase. Next, you walk down to the dining area which exudes style and definite personality.

We started the meal with seared diver scallops with leek and potato veloute sauce. Next was the Tuna Tartare with onion, potatoes and watercress, topped with caviar. Dinner was Wagyu flank steak and two grilled King Prawns served with sauteed spinach and bernaise sauce.

Dessert was a “Bombe Surprise” which consisted of a brownie, chocolate hazelnut ice cream and 24 karat gold shavings sprinkled on top. And, lastly a bowl of Madeline’s was served to end the meal.

I was reading the Gulf newspaper before we left, and there was an interesting article about the UAE bidding to host the World Expo in 2020 in Dubai under the theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”.

Hope to see you in Dubai in 2020!!!!

K