Profile: Denver-based freelance writer Diana Rowe grew up in small town Iowa, enjoying small town treats like fried chicken, fried steak, fried hamburgers, fried pork tenderloins, fried eggs…and well, fried just about everything. Imagine how tantalizing surprised her tastebuds were when she moved to Colorado – rare (not over done) beef and buffalo prime rib and steaks, green chili, sushi, foie grois, oh my! Since taking the plunge into travel writing more than a dozen years ago, she’s also dipped her fork, spoon and fingers into a potpourri of yummy – and some not so yummy -- culinary delights, which she will share on Uptake.com. Over the years, she’s written hundreds of articles for dozens of both print and online publications. As a mom of 4, grandmother to 5, she blogs about her travels as the Traveling Grandmom at TravelingMom.com. Follow her travel and culinary adventures here and at www.TravelingInHeels.com or www.Twitter.com/dianarowe. Favorite Vacation: I’m one of those that get itchy feet after a couple of weeks at home. Yet I’m happy to take any type of vacation, from romantic to girlfriend getaway to multigenerational travel. My favorite foodie trip was to Seattle where hubby and me rented a car and explored the food and wine of the area – favorites Willows Lodge, Woodinville wineries & Barking Frog dinner; Cave B Inn at Sagecliffe from charming casitas to amazing wine, all with a view; and ALL the Lake Chelan wineries! Closer to home, my favorite culinary getaway is The Broadmoor and their award-winning dining!
