Entries by Tammela Platt

Beet Week – Day 1 Ukrainian Style

July 14, 2012 /2 Comments/in , /by

BEETS! Love ‘em? Hate ‘em? Is anyone ambivalent? A few folks here happen to think Beets are the Bomb – and they’re ready to convince you. All week we’ll be posting recipes that have one thing in common (yes – you guessed right – it’s beets). If you love ‘em, this week will be a dream come true! If you hate ‘em, then ask yourself – are you ready to face your fears? We’re kicking off the week with Tammela’s first hand experience making Bortsch in the Ukraine with their beloved beets!

EY Travel Tips: Berlin

September 3, 2011 /1 Comment/in , /by

Just returned from a week in Germany’s capital – hardly enough time to scratch the surface of all the city’s treasures. Where to go, what to see? There is something for everyone in Berlin and so much more than my meager tips offer. But follow any one of them and no doubt you’ll be off to a great start…

EY Travel Tips: Ukraine

August 11, 2011 /4 Comments/in , /by

Travel Tips to the UKRAINE? Really? Tammela is ready to convince you that if it is not already on your Bucket List – it SHOULD be! From food to architecture to adventure – this place is sure to delight and amaze you! Find a cheap airfare to Kyiv, the capital and start from there…

Chance Encounters of a Good Kind

April 25, 2011 /3 Comments/in , /by

The judging of our “Best Running Story in a Foreign Country Writing Contest” was particularly challenging due to the fact that we received several really great entries. With the authors’ permission, we have selected a few for publication. This first story takes place in Sniatyn, Ukraine – a “Sunny Spot” in the non-literal sense, if ever there was one! Tammela Platt, our author, discovers that going for a run can open some very unexpected doors!