The Real Cost May Show Up in Trade, Not the Government Budget. President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella says Colombia is about to make its diplomatic network leaner, more efficient and less expensive. Photo National Capitol in Bogota, Colombia by Gustavo Solmott from Pexels That sounds sensible. Every government has offices that consume money, duplicate responsibilities or exist mostly because closing them would require someone to admit they stopped being useful years ago. Bu

Destination: Reims, France The Plate: A French Rendition of a Pavlova S&S Taste Profile: Ultra-Sweet & Tart Photo by T. Dianne Chenier The Dish: This artistic dish was perfect for the warm summer-like temperatures. It featured an ultra-sweet cake-embedded meringue, paired with light & airy signature Biscuits Roses de Reims embedded into an unsweetened champagne-infused whipped cream topped with fresh berries. The Origin & Influence: Pavlova is the national dessert of Australi