My favorite thing to eat in the south of France is Soupe de Poisson…..and since I will be there in a few days, I thought this would make the perfect recipe of the week…..bon apetite!
Soup:
3 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
2 large (about 2 pounds) Spanish onions, halved and sliced
2.5 pound(s)ripe tomatoes
September 7th, 2008 | 
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Yearning to get away from the daily grind? Want to go back to your roots, but don’t know how?
The answer is not in a bottle of hair dye, no, the answer is in a tipi!
In the heart of the Welsh mountains (UK), lies a cluster of tipis and yurts called the Eco Retreat. What differentiates this from just plain old camping is that this place if more of a modern life detox center.
Your stay here is about becoming one with nature and includes Reiki healing sessions along with guided mediation and a visit to the Center for Alternative Technology.
For more info visit ecoretreats.co.uk
September 6th, 2008 |
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Dream of doing a cross-country road trip, but gas prices have crushed that dream?
Your answer has arrived in the form of a mork&mindyesque vehicle (if you don’t know who Mork & Mindy are, please google them now)……the Aptera (greek for “wingless flight”).
The Aptera is the vehicle of the future….on a 2-4 hour electric charge (costing $1-2) you can go 120 miles.
A hybrid version is in the works as well that will go 300 miles on 1 gallon….making roadtrips cheap again.
The electric version is slated to start production this fall, and they are currently taking $500 deposits on the vehicle which will only cost around $27,000.
For more info visit aptera.com
Watch a video on the Aptera at HipCompassTV …..followed by an episode of “Mork & Mindy” for your viewing pleasure!
September 5th, 2008 |
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Have an old mismatched sock in your drawer that drives your inner “neat freak” crazy?
Well give that poor old sock a second chance on your next trip……no I am not saying start a new “wear only one sock trend”….instead use it as a last minute packing aid.
Socks (especially the thick gym type) make a great pocket camera cover or sunglass case, and prevent the items from getting scratched by other things in your bag.
September 5th, 2008 |
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The Gap Adventure tour company is offering 20% off their 15 day Tibet Adventure tour, for the tour departing on October 19, 2008. More info here
September 5th, 2008 |
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