LIFE WITH JANET

Cooking

No-Bake Cinnamon Cereal Clusters

September 17, 2020 Comments are Disabled

Question for ya. What are your favorite parts about a normal day? –(If by any chance you just said, “when the alarm goes off”, I have nothing more to say to you… )-I’m not exactly a morning person. But you know what I’ll wake for, […]

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Pie Dough

September 15, 2020 1 comment

Pie Dough Yield 1.75lbsEnough Dough for 2 -10 ” Pie Shells (Or 1 shell plus 1 top if you are covering your pie)AP Flour 2 3/4 c (356g)Sugar 1 Tablespoon (12g)Shortening COLD 1/4c (56g)Butter COLD 1 Stick + 2 Tablespoons (126g)Salt 2 teaspoons (12g)Ice Water […]

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Fresh Lemon Curd

September 15, 2020 1 comment

Fresh Lemon CurdYield 3 cupsEggs room temperature 4Lg (200g)Yolks room temperature 4Lg (56g)Sugar 1 cup (200g)Lemon Juice 6 fl oz (3/4c)Lemon Zest from 1 lemonButter 1 Stick (112g) Mix Method:For this recipe you WILL NEED a DOUBLE BOILER! I know, I know, You Don’t HAVE a double boiler. Ok […]

Cooking

Bavarian Egg Rolls (Sauerkraut & Ground Beef)

September 7, 2020 Comments are Disabled

The result is such a great dish with surprising flavors 🙂 No one would expect something Bavarian in their egg rolls and we all loved it!Served with some fried rice you have the best of two cultures 🙂Instead of gro

Cooking

Oreo Peppermint Crunch Cookies

September 6, 2020 Comments are Disabled

These cookies…. wow. Just, wow. We had a cookie contest last week at work, which was NOT to be taken lightly. Unfortunately I talked a big game before this contest, only to lose before it even started. My cookies were a bit of a disaster. They had […]

Casserole

Chili Rellenos Casserole: Your Ultimate Guide

August 17, 2020 1 comment

What Types of Cheese Work Best in a Chili Rellenos Casserole? When it comes to Chili Rellenos Casserole, cheese is a critical component. But which kind should you use? The Traditional Choices The traditional choices for this casserole are High-Quality Cheddar Cheese and Monterey Jack. […]

TRAVEL TIPS

10 Reasons Why You Should Fall In Love With A Girl Who Travels

August 16, 2020 Comments are Disabled

There’s always an interesting story to be told when you’re with a woman who travels. 1. Because intelligence is the new sexy Who doesn’t love an intelligent girl? One who has seen more of the world rather than just the view out of her bedroom […]

AMERICA

City Guide: Tennessee’s Biggest Cities

August 16, 2020 Comments are Disabled

In the heart of Dixieland, you’ll find Tennessee, a state that boasts sweet people, great food and gorgeous scenery. Tennessee offers both an urban and a country flair, and a simple drive across the state will give you a taste of the backwoods and the […]

TRAVEL TIPS

5 Tips For Staying Healthy While Traveling.

August 16, 2020 Comments are Disabled

Tips, tricks, and must-have products to help you stay healthy and ready for anything while you travel the world! It is a good idea to prepare your mind and body beginning three days in advance of your scheduled departure date. Start by making sure that […]

EUROPE

Best Things To Eat While in Karpathos, Greece.

August 15, 2020 Comments are Disabled

My trip to Karpathos, the second larges of the Dodecanese Islands in Greece was a very different experience than my normal visits. I usually spend my summers in Greece, but this time, I went in early October. By this time, the tourists had returned home, […]

TRAVEL TIPS

10 Things You Don’t Need to Pack in Your Suitcase

August 15, 2020 1 comment

Shampoo and shower gel A lot of people carry travel size shampoo and shower gel. However, to avoid spilling, it is okay to abandon them altogether. If you are going to stay in a hotel, or even hostels, chances are they already have them for […]

TRAVEL TIPS

4 Books To Buy For The Travel Loving Person In Your Life

August 15, 2020 Comments are Disabled

Even though the holidays are over, there is never a bad time to buy that travel loving person in your life a travel related present. The one thing these books all have in common is that they are great gifts for anyone, at any time […]

AFRICA, DESTINATIONS

5 Reasons Morocco Should Be Your Next Trip

August 15, 2020 Comments are Disabled

Last April I had the opportunity to travel through Morocco. Throughout my trip I visited Casablanca, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, and the Sahara Desert. We scaled the Atlas Mountains by teetering bus and stared at the Milky Way for what will never be enough time. I gained […]

AFRICA

Natotela Umunandi – Travelling Somewhere Truly Foreign

August 15, 2020 Comments are Disabled

When looking to study abroad, look beyond the typical destinations. Natotela umunandi means “Thank you, friend” in Bemba, the language of northeast Zambia. I learned this phrase in a futile attempt one week before my departure for Zambia to learn key words in the Zambian […]

ASIA

A Mini Guide To Hanoi City

August 6, 2020 Comments are Disabled

Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam was recently ranked the 2nd in “top 25 destinations in Asia” by Tripadvisor. My lovely hometown packs in its tiny size thousands of years of histories and traditions. It’s an ambitious and energetic city that is always on the […]