Hello My Galavant Readers,

A few weeks ago, The Galavant Girl Blog found itself in major technical difficulties due to new programs and updates with Blogcast. Thankfully, those at Blogcast have been working very hard at resolving the problems, but unfortunately, I am unable to publish entries without problematic coding. Maybe it's a good thing it fell in the holiday season, while we eat ourselves to the brim and spend time with those we love.

In the meantime, I thought I would take this opportunity to give you guys a little heads-up on what is to come this year at The Galavant Girl:

Soon you'll be reading about a leader in Italian cuisine and culture, the Hotel Giardino in San Lorenzo in Campo. Hotel Giardino is an amazing example of how Italy maintains it's traditions, supports local agriculture, creates excellent cuisine, and mentors Italian youth--and it all starts in the kitchen.

Before exploring a few New York City Secrets, you will also learn a bit more about gelato . Ahhhh..... gelato. I want it every day. And once you have the real stuff, there's no going back. Even when winter throws heavy snow outside in the streets, gelato rules.

After some New York City secrets are out and open for exploration (sorry, I won't even give you a hint... you'll have to come back!), we will head out to Spain : Barcelona, Madrid and Pamplona . This will be a tour of local life and cuisine sure to awaken some silent taste buds lying dormant in your mouth.

Until then, and until the techy go-getters at Blogcast have my site working in prime shape. i wish you all the very best of the holiday season. Thank you for your amazing support and readership over this year, 2010. To all those who have shared with me their lives, homes and cuisines: Thank you!  And to those who read each article, returning again and again: A big Thank You, to you as well!  

Many blessing to you all,

Elise McMullen a.k.a. The Galavant Girl