Guilty's Baseball Adventure

Thin Mint is planning a sensational trip to Italy.  Sounds great to me.  I know it's going to be an unforgettable Gastronomic adventure.  What a fantastic vacation she's working on.

I have another trip in mind.  Guilty turns the Big 60 this summer and yet, in many ways I am still a 12 year old boy. I am sure it's no surprise to anyone, I was quite Guiltorious back in 1966. Baseball was my world. Shea Stadium, Connie Mack Stadium and Wrigley Field Field were my sanctuaries.  I loved the Boys of Summer.  I also loved the over indulgence you enjoyed at the ballpark.

To celebrate my milestone birthday, I am planning a Baseball road trip.  We fly to Chicago and enjoy the passion of the Windy City.  From Navy pier to the Gold Coast to Hyde Park, the Second City is city of Fun and adventure. The restaurants are world class. The comedy clubs are awesome and we'll catch a Cubs game or two at Wrigley.

Then we'll drive north to Milwaukee to visit with club members along Lake Michigan. Sharing Guilty Pleasures is always a blast. Then we'll check out the Brewers at Miller Park.  It's spectacular new stadium and an engineering marvel.  Of course, around the seventh inning, we'll slip away and find a German Beer Garden along Lake Michigan.  After savoring some local microbrews, there will be a prearranged Bratwurst tasting or two. In the summertime, Wisconsin has countless Guilty Pleasures waiting for us to enjoy.

With brats in hand, we head west to Minneapolis and root for the Twins in their beautiful new Downtown Ballpark, Target Field.   Along the way, we enjoy great food, an endless local Fish Fry and share stories with club members in the Heartland who enthusiastically tell us Thanks for Living Well.  Funny, that's what people convey to us around the globe.

Guiltorious adventures at the Borgata

Getting a little stir crazy this winter?  We were too!  There are only so many reruns of Breaking Bad that we can endure without buying a chemistry set.  Guilty and the Living Well Gang needed a crazy night out on the town that was exciting and rewarding.  We knew exactly where to go and it's one of our favorite destinations.  The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City.  From the day it opened, it's been our Guilty Oasis. The tables are red hot, the restaurants are incredible, the Guilty Pleasures are endless and the Hotel is gorgeous, No business other than Provence Catering understands your unbridled passion for Adult a more than the Borgata and MGM Resorts International.

Being spoiled at the Borgata is always a certified Guilty Pleasure,  They always know how to treat people right.  Thanks for Living Well.   

Spring is here and Fun's coming on fast.

Do you love the roar of the crowd?  Guilty does!  So does Thin Mint. Why not host a Kentucky Derby Party.  It's a annual celebration that goes well beyond a Mint Julip. The women are fine, the hats are spectacular and the food is awesome.  Fun's on outside and closing fast. Make sure your party catered by Provence  has a photo finish,  Thanks for Living Well.  

Guilty's favorite dessert

 Everything about this deliciously gooey dessert is incredible.  The look. The taste.  

The handwork.  

Thin Mint is a Guilty Genius.  

Breakfast at the Carmencita Bar and Guilty thoughts in the AM

We love a decadent breakfast. Especially a unique breakfast on vacation like Eggs Benedict from the famed Carmencita Bar in Madrid. Add a big piece of Serrano Ham on the side and it's Guiltorious day in Spain.  

Later in the day we can play a relaxing game of Chess and have their incredible thin crust Pizza for lunch.

Of course, then it's Siesta time.

Do we have to share???

I love a great Tiramisu.  It's hard to find a recipe that blows you away.  We went to a restaurant recently somewhere in Bucks County and we had the best Tiramisu ever. The best!!!  Guilty knows when he's climbed to the top of the mountain.

A Guilty Star is Reborn

We had a meeting this morning with the best Pastry Chef anywhere, Chad Durkin. His bakery skills are phenomenal .Not only is Chad a friend and Guiltorious Folk Hero, he's a Reality TV Star.  He bakes our wedding cakes and they are spectacular. Brides love his creativity and handwork. And we do too.

Chad's latest endeavor is Kermit's Bakeshop at 2204 Washington Street. There are too many Guilty Pleasures here to list them all.  Let's just say it's great place to shop for someone special and that includes yourself. The pastries are incredible and the savory side is scrumptious.  You should definitely stop in for a quick nibble, lite lunch or a late snack.

Listen, Watch and Learn

I met with a very savvy couple recently at Lochwood. They loved the Barn, especially the wooden floor. It was not just their beauty, it was the wood. They met Line Dancing and it's their passion.  I learned you must have a wooden dance floor with enough room for their Country two step. The Barn at Lochwood met their needs.

Have you ever gone Line Dancing?  While it's not one of my Guilty Pleasures, it's pretty cool.  I have spent time at Dance Clubs in Houston, Phoenix and Dallas. It's a great place to meet locals, but the dance floors are not for the timid.  The Cowboy myth continues and you need to hold your own.   From the DJ to the ladies, to the Stetson Hat,Guilty took a laid back approach.  Listen, watch and learn.

More snow is coming and keeping busy in Guilty Town.

My Neighbors seem to be at their tipping point.  I've heard rumors that that several of them were up on their rooftops pleading for a change in the weather. Wow, that's not going to work. You need to keep busy and stay Guilty.

Fortunately, we are focused on today's Bridal Show at the Appleford Estate and tours of the Barn at Lochwood.   The more Brides we work with, the more Guiltorious we can be when the weather turns.

What do Philadelphia and Alaska have in common?

Freezing temperatures, bundled up seniors and hot beverages.  Hot Chocolate with whipped cream is always a Guilty Pleasure when the weather is brutally cold.  I made a important decision this morning.  If you're thinking about inviting Guilty on a cruise to Alaska,  I am not going.  Hanging out with a gaggle of seniors in frigid temperatures is just not my thing.  Of course as far as the weather, Philadelphia is frozen and colder than Alaska.  With 12 inches or more of heavy snow forecast for Monday, people are stocking up for a long, long weekend,  Break out the candles and imported cheeses.