LIFE BITES NEWS
LBN Staff 2012
Bonnie Carroll, Publisher/Editor
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Rosalie Frances, Contributor, tolifebites.com
Mary Hilton, Content Contributor/Marketing Director
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Delia Csipkay, Contributor
Cody Chandler, Teen Times Columnist
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Natasha Melikoff, Canada Reporter
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Mike O’Connell, Photo/Video Director/Contributor
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Isabella D'Angelo, Rome Correspondenttolifebites@aol.com
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"An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have: the older she gets, the more interested he is in her." - Agatha Christie
Letter from the Publisher May 2012
Dear Life Bites News Readers,
Well, it's time again to say thanks to that wonderful woman who gave you life and is always there to listen or lend a hand when you have a problem. My mom is in the place where super moms go in heaven, but I want to thank my wonderful daughters who have all turned out to be fantastic women, and have dear mothering skills that they share with others and all the people around them. I am lucky to have them to learn from, and thank God for giving me the time with them. I think being a grandmother is the best hat I've ever worn. There is a special connection that no one can explain, but it's there and it's the best!
I wish to honor all the great teaching nuns, and women in my family who have helped me grow and become the person I am today. I thank all the great women in history who have inspired me so much to never give up and always try to do my best. I won't do a list of who they are, but we all have a collection of great women whose books we have read, paintings we have admired, designs we wish we could afford to buy, recipes we want to prepare for friends, and exceptional political women who continue to fight for our rights as women.
In this issue we have a revisit to a 50s hotel in Beverly Hills, and exciting food news. Cruise and travel ideas can be found in our travel section for vacation plans you may be making. On our links page you will find contact information of all the airlines, and Amtrak, which is becoming very popular with traveling families can be contacted at 1-800-USARAIL. Wheels has some information on new cars on the market, and car rental companies are offering great bargains for the family.
"Book Bites" has some good reads, and you will find some recipes that may please your mom. Just remember she is never too old to enjoy a breakfast in bed!
Entertainment has my take on Madonna's new film W.E. and updates on SBIFF as well as art exhibitions opening this month. Cody Hilton is back and better than ever with Teen Tips and kid vacations suggestions. Sips has all the latest wine event news and recipes for spring/summer coolers.
Our "Health Minded" section offers health and skin care tips for women, and new product information. New spa venues for spring, and international hotel news abound this month, and sense of style is loaded with spring/summer art and adventure details.
Jimmy Carter had it right when he gave this unforgetable quote. He cared about women and had the courage to express the truth about how they were being mistreated by the 'good old boys' in Washington and elsewhere. Stand up for yourselves . . . stand up for your daughters!
We hope your Mother's Day is peaceful and happy. God Bless and we thank you for joining us this month. Look for our Father's Day issue in June, which will be devoted to men who make a real difference in our world. If you have any questions regarding editorial or advertising rates please email us at: tolifebites@aol.com or writebc@aol.com. Cordially,
Bonnie Carroll
Publisher/Editor
LBN Best of 2011 |
Best Hotel ChefUS | Joachim Splichal, Patina |
Best International Chef | Gerhard Schwaiger, Tristan Mallorca |
Best International Hotel | Excelsior Hotel, FlorenceItaly |
Best US Hotel Spa | Ojai Valley Inn Spa |
Best Beach Destination | Melia Hotel, Mallorca Spain |
Best US Hotel | Four Seasons Biltmore, SB |
Best Bed & Breakfast | Secret Garden, Santa Barbara |
Best Cocktail | Almafi Dream, Olio e Limone SB |
Best Steak House | Ruth's Chris, BH |
Best Int'l Luxury Resort | Villa d'Este, Como, Italy |
Best New Luxury Spa Resort | Laguna Shores Marriott |
Best Art Museum US | Metropolitan NY |
Best Chocolate Experience | Marie Belle, New York |
Best Hotel View | Hassler Hotel, RomeItaly |
Best Restaurant View | Cannons Seafood, DanaPoint |
Best Sunday Brunch | Bel-Air Hotel, Los Angeles |
Best Int’l Business Hotel | Melia Hotel, Dusseldorf Germany |
Best US Business Hotel | Trump Hotel, New York |
Best Spa Cafe Menu | Café Verde, Ojai |
Best New Museum | Mullin Automotive Museum, CA |
Best Museum Café US | Getty Museum, Malibu, CA |
Best Tour | Dublin Food Tour |
Best Ocean Destination | Kaanapali Beach, HI |
Best International Flights | Airberlin, Air Canada |
Best US Flight | JetBlue, Southwest, American Eagle |
Best Epicurean Event | LA Chocolate Salon |
Best Cook Book | Rose Petal Jam, B. Zatorska |
Best Dessert | Spago, Beverly Hills (Sherry Yard) |
Best Wine List | Four Seasons Wine Bar, New York |
Best Family Hotels | Marriott Worldwide |
Best Organic Food | TBA |
Best Historic Hotel | Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire |
Best Film | The Decendants |
Best Book | The Help |
Congratulations, You're the Best! |
