Susan Collmorgen

How to Talk Coffee Shope

I'll take a grande mocha non-fat latte with one pump of peppermint, please. I also need an iced single venti, caramel sauce on bottom, no whip mocha. Say that again? I'm trying to prevent a headache by ordering some caffeine, not trying to induce one! ... Read >

Everyday Cajun Cuisine

You've heard that Texas "is like a whole other country," but there's a neighbor to the east of Texas that equally fits this saying, and perhaps even more so-the Gulf state of Louisiana. There is no doubt that Louisiana has a fascinating heritage and ri... Read >

The Wonderful World of Tea

Times have changed. Next to water, tea was once undoubtedly the most popular beverage in the world, but with the growing popularity of coffee houses and cafés and their dessert-like coffee beverages, coffee has grown tremendously in popularity especially... Read >

A Beginners Guide to Sushi

Many people think that the word sushi means "raw fish," but this simply isn't so. A sushi dish may contain either raw or cooked fish. The word "sushi" actually does not refer to fish at all, but rather to the vinegared rice used in the dish. In Japanes... Read >

Eating Healthy When Dining Out

You're on the treadmill, and the phone rings. It's a good friend whom you haven't seen in a while, and she wants to know if you'd like to meet with her for dinner at a restaurant one night this week. Little does she know you've been hard at work, trying... Read >

Getaway to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Located in Eastern Tennessee within a day's drive of two third's of the U.S. population, Pigeon Forge plays host to over 11 million tourists each year, and with the breathtaking beauty of the Smoky Mountains at its doorstep, it is certainly an experience ... Read >

Getaway to Gatlinburg, Tennessee

The breathtaking scenic beauty of Gatlinburg, Tennessee has made it a popular mountain resort and vacation destination. Nicknamed "the Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains," it neighbors nearby Pigeon Forge and has a population of less than 4,000 people.... Read >

Getaway to Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Many words can be used to describe the quaint Victorian style village known as Eureka Springs. Mysterious, festive, and romantic are but a few that immediately come to mind. From its charming Victorian architecture and nationally renowned arts and craft... Read >

Getaway to Branson, Missouri

At first glance, Branson, Missouri may sound like your average Midwest town. After all, its population is less than 7,000, and it only has an area of about 18 square miles. But the saying "big things come in small packages" could not be truer, and Brans... Read >