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9th March 2012

Fishing
Hi B, Thanks for including a pic of fishermen for me. At least thats how I see it (ha ha). Sorry to hear your chicken must have been cooked in a dehydrator. Maybe next time you come home I can fix some for you on my smoker. If you have time for it and ribs. Anyway, thanks for the pictures and the wonderfull narrative. Enjoy and have fun!

From Blog: I Saw the Girl from Ipanema Today and She Told Me To Tell You "Ah"

9th March 2012

Coby Hunt
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She was right :)
interesting blog and yes it is a cheezy title i wish i could get cheez like it :)

From Blog: I Saw the Girl from Ipanema Today and She Told Me To Tell You "Ah"

8th March 2012

Val
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Chicago Crew
Brendan- It was so great catching up with you face to face, even if it was only for a few hours. Have a fantastic trip and I look forward to seeing you again (hopefully) soon!

From Blog: Rolling into Rio

9th March 2012

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

I couldn't have said it better myself Val. I really enjoyed seeing you and Laura.

From Blog: Rolling into Rio

8th March 2012

Ted Vermillion
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Money woes
Hi B, Glad to see you made it safe and sound to your first stop. Just wanted to ask if we ever made it on the amazing race together, would it be ok if I held our money and passports? Just kidding. Have fun and be safe. Ted

From Blog: Rolling into Rio

8th March 2012

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Now where is your sense of adventure Ted? It is much more exciting when one thinks one's money or passport have gone missing. lol.

From Blog: Rolling into Rio

8th March 2012

anonymous
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Great photography.
Wish we had been able to join you for dinner. Looking forward to more.

From Blog: My Name is Lola, I was a Showgirl.....

7th March 2012

Janie
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Glad you made it!
Hon, only YOU could make going to a foreign country, not speaking the language or knowing were you were going sound FUN!!! Glad you made it safe and can't wait to hear about tomorrow!! Hugs!

From Blog: Rolling into Rio

8th March 2012

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thanks Janie, I try. It's not always easy to travel alone like this, but with some creative thoughts, it is doable. It's a sad day when my Spanish is the language I turn to. lol

From Blog: Rolling into Rio

5th March 2012

Ted
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Great times in Vegas
Hi B, Glad you had a great time at your "conference"! I can picture myself right there with you at the Bellagio. Maybe enjoying one of the worlds best bloody marys. Hope you have a great trip and thanks for taking us along.

From Blog: Just This Side of Excess

5th March 2012

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thanks T. I am always happy to have you along. Just about ready to hit the road now. "See" you on Tuesday in Rio.

From Blog: Just This Side of Excess

4th March 2012

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Foody extraordinaire.
It is always good to hear what a chef is ordering and eating when they are on the road. Hopefully, you learned a few additional cooking skills while you were there. Great shot of Caesar's Palace.

From Blog: Just This Side of Excess

4th March 2012

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thanks D and MJ. I love eating well while traveling. The conference was more about trends and innovations more than cooking technique, but I did come away with a lot. Stay tuned for the South America blogs.

From Blog: Just This Side of Excess

7th February 2012

Anastasia78
Anastasia78

Lovely narrative!
And the photos are making me hungry.... Great blog! Keep 'em comin!!

From Blog: Northern California Getaways

7th February 2012

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thank you Anastasia. I am looking forward to lots of great food and food pictures in South America.

From Blog: Northern California Getaways

7th February 2012

Connie
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You take great pictures, Brendan!
What wonderful pictures! I am so glad "we" are going to South America! Can't wait!

From Blog: Northern California Getaways

7th February 2012

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thanks Connie, I enjoy photography as well as travel. Looking forward to taking you to South America.

From Blog: Northern California Getaways

6th February 2012

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

What an excellent blog!!
Love, love, love the food photos! You should be blogging about your area more often. You live in a place that so many people want to visit. Great shot of the jellies! See you tomorrow.

From Blog: Northern California Getaways

6th February 2012

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thanks Dave and Merry Jo. I feel funny blogging about where I live, but you are right that it is a place many want to visit. It was nice to get out and enjoy it for a bit, not to mention getting used to my camera again. See you tomorrow!

From Blog: Northern California Getaways

20th December 2011

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This blog is a 2011 TravelBlog favourite!
Check this out, and feel free to add some 2011 TravelBlog favourite anythings of your own. :) http://www.travelblog.org/Topics/30521-1.html

From Blog: 2.80 €

15th November 2011

Anastasia78
Anastasia78

Nice to meet you!
Hi! I follow cabochick and D MJ Binkley and I just noticed they are following you now. I just had to check and see what all the ruckus was about! It was so nice reading up on your adventures. Can't wait to read about South America; Argentina and Chile are on my to do list. Thanks for sharing! Safe travels! Anastasia78

15th November 2011

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thanks for popping in
Hi Anastasia78. Thank you for your comment. I had D and MJ down to my place for dinner last week and had such a nice time. We talked travel, talked about some of their favorite bloggers and had some great food. I hope that you felt my blogs were ruckus worthy. I read several of yours and have to say that you have a great sense of humor. The tanning bed story had me howling. I will do my best to have another great trip in South America. Thank you for sharing your stories too. B.

14th November 2011

Chris and Nikki
Chris

We share your feelings about sunsets (and sunrises lol).

From Blog: The Rock!

14th November 2011

Chris and Nikki
Chris

Fantastic picture.

From Blog: The Rock!

14th November 2011

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thank you.
Thank you very much. I have an affinity for sunset photos. My Mom would take them all the time, so it is a connection. Sunrise would be great too, but that involves actually waking up early. lol

From Blog: The Rock!

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Well, through good timing and lots of luck, I am about to hit the skies again. It has been far too long since my last journey. As much as I love going to visit my family each year, the act of heading to the airport and climbing on a plane to the homeland lacks the edge, excitement and the element of the unknown that a trip abroad brings. As with the rest of the world, my life shifted and changed through the pandemic; however, it is time to set free Brenno, the traveler lurking just beneath my daily home persona. The next big adventure is a trip to the Galapagos Islands. This will once again i... full info