Ana Maria Dakota

Ana writes on the art of beauty in all its forms, with a discerning eye for culture, design, and the nuances of refined living. She is based in North Dakota, where she lives with her husband.
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Regent Palms Spa at Turks and Caicos

Blending, that is the key to a really fabulous spa experience. In this case royal tropical elegance meets Bahamian culture to produce a world class experience in whitewashed plank and stone cottages...

Seared Blue Fin Tuna with tomato and orange blossom confit

These are the steps to take to make Seared Blue Fin Tuna with tomato and orange blossom confit: Preparation Time: 40 minutes Cooking Time: 3 hrs 20 minutes (for slow cooking tomatoes) Serves: 6 people   Ingredients 6...

The Mystique of Oysters

Marie Antoinette loved them.  Abraham Lincoln loved them.  And I love them.  That’s the thing about oysters–you’re totally smitten, or not at all.  There’s nothing halfway about it.  Prized as pearl producers...

Desserts that Dazzle

Cheers to creative pastry chefs, especially those who elevate ordinary desserts to the realm of the ethereal. When it comes to a dream dessert, do you crave something lighter than air or creamy...

The Brushstrokes of Contemporary Artist Henry Asencio

Henry Asencio’s passion unfurls on canvas. Inspired by women, life experience, and nature, this emerging figurative artist drenches his oil paintings with strong, contemplative women. Asencio paints almost every day. “When you do...

Julio Iglesias

Of The Moment - Julio Iglesias  Selling more albums than any Latin music artist in history, Julio Iglesias’ path to a career in music happened almost by fate. Born Julio Iglesias De la...

Capturing Morocco’s enduring mystique, FOBE Home Construction

Fobe Home, a modest 1,800 sq. Ft. of living space located on five acres of land just South of Marrakech is the ultimate design of architect Guilhem Eustache and elegant, yet simple...

Puerto Rico, The Island of Enchantment

Enter the enchanted island of Puerto Rico, a mountainous land of tiny tree frogs that sing like birds, a rain forest filled with splendorous falls and twisting hiking trails, and a bioluminescent...

Ana Maria Dakota

Ana writes on the art of beauty in all its forms, with a discerning eye for culture, design, and the nuances of refined living. She is based in North Dakota, where she lives with her husband.
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