I love making loaf cakes because they are simple to put together, taste great and the perfect size for my little family. I had some apples so I thought a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Organizing your trip is always an exciting time; planning where to go, how long to go for, and who to go with. Personally, figuring out whether you should travel by…
Reading provides a looking glass to the world and allows us to travel without ever leaving the house. Here are a list of 10 books to inspire you to travel,…
Have the Time of Your Life in the Biggest City in the World After backpacking through China, I had two nights to spend in my final destination: Shanghai. The entire…
I recently read a Facebook post from Against All Grain about a Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe she loves to use in her green bean casserole for the holidays. This immediately got…
Everyone’s heard – and some have experienced – those travel horror stories of a traveller’s bags not making it to their destination or being lost forever. To be honest, this…
Cape Minstrel Carnival – Cape Town, South Africa This carnival begins January 2nd and goes for an entire month. There are marching troupes in bright-colored costumes and glitter everywhere. It…
1. Learn some Arabic or French! While many people in Marrakech know English, it wouldn’t kill you to learn a little before you go. Americans don’t have the greatest reputations abroad…
Do you have an itch for adventure? Do you want to go boldly where fewer tourists have gone before? Is Europe too expensive? Do you really love seafood? I have…
Fear and anticipation for my first trip to Shanghai, Beijing and Xi’an. This weekend, I will be embarking on my very first solo trip – and to China, no less!…
Authentic and meat-free South African options in Cape Town If you didn’t gain weight after your trip to South Africa, then you didn’t eat at the right places. The food is full…
Five things you will love to do in Cape Town (that aren’t a safari) for any lover of local life, adrenaline junkie or adventurous world traveler! Many students and travelers come…
If you’ve not got your travel plans in shape yet for this summer, it’s time to get to it! Read on for our whistle-stop tour around Europe. Depending on your…
Ingredients: 1/2 - cup pear, apple or apple harvest blend juice1/2 - cup honey3 1/2 - 5 pound ham (spiral cut smoked, fully cooked)1/2 - cup firmly brown sugarmini hand…
Scuba diving: This was by far my favorite activity during my time in Bali. Whether you’re certified or have never dived before, the scuba instructors are accommodating to all levels.…
I spent three of the best months in South East Asia this past summer studying and traveling through Thailand, Cambodia and Bali. Needless to say, I became very comfortable getting…
I’m SO thrilled that this recipe for Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles was a huge hit in my house, coming off the tails of those inedible macaroons. These cookies marry all the…
A Follow-up to My Expectations for a First-Time trip to China A few weeks ago, I returned from my first solo trip to Beijing, Datong, Xi’an and Shanghai. It was…
Southerners have a love going on with fried chicken, fried fish, and fried potatoes. Ok, you get it we just like fried foods. This is the best fried chicken and…
In a world gone mad there will be cake. That came to me while praying for the victims during the Boston Marathon Bombing. My babies were all in school and…
It's officially spring since this morning! Oh yeah, didn't you know that the equinox falls on the 20th this year? I didn't know that either! But that's great news, since…
Seafood salad with tuna in spicy mustard sauce will delight you with real rich taste of mussels, shrimps and fish. Seafood Salad 200 g frozen shrimps300 g marinated mussels200 g…