My Blogging ‘Hiatus’ I’m baaaackkk…. as I’m sure you already figured out from my Mini Meyer Lemon Bunt Cakes post (seriously, make those, so good). Well guys, my little hiatus from blogging didn’t end up turning out quite like I had expected. I wrapped up my last post told WordPress to publish it on the appropriate day, and logged out…
My review of The Bread Baker’s Apprentice, 15th Anniversary Edition: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread by, Peter Reinhart is long overdue. This book was published quite a while back, however, I still absolutely recommend it for anyone looking to learn their way around baking a loaf of bread at home! I feel this book is a…
“Want to feel great, disease-proof your body, and live at your ideal weight?” So begins the the introduction for Fast Metabolism Food RX, by Haylie Pomroy. Now, I’m pretty sure everyone’s answer to this question is going to be a resounding, “YES!” I was certainly intrigued enough to keep reading. As I read further, I learn that the…
I work hard to keep an open mind when I visit a hotel restaurant, but I don’t necessarily walk into them with high expectations. The average hotel restaurant just has the deck stacked against it. Frequently under the management of a large corporate entity; many decisions that affect the kitchen and its output are not…
There’s an ideal outdoor activity available for everyone, regardless of the season. In winter, skiing and snowboarding reign supreme, but if that’s not your thing, there’s always snowmobiling, snowshoeing, sledding, ice skating, and tubing. In the warmer months, there’s great hiking, biking, climbing, rafting, and fishing, as well as a mountaintop adventure course offering zip-lining and…
Yup it’s break time again, and I’ve got some awesome recipes and helpful blogging advice for you this week. So, grab a cupa-cupa, and a comfy chair, and sit down!
I’ve decided to start my own 30 Days of Dinner In Challenge… I guess because I’m the kind of person who likes 30 day challenges? I’m not big on New Years resolutions, but there is something something about a 30 day challenge that’s inherently motivating to me. As you probably guessed, the goal of my challenge is to…
I officially declare it is time for a coffee break! Yes it’s official, so you must do it. I’ve even put together a list of awesome and curious things to entertain you while you sip. Enjoy!
I revived a complementary copy of Everyday Detox by Megan Gilmore, to review quiiiitee a while ago. In fact, I think it might have been back when it was newly released. So, obviously I’m way behind, yet, now that New Years has come and gone, and it’s time to start working on our health related…
Hey friends! So quick note: If you’ve tried to visit the site in the last few days and received a message that the site is temporarily unavailable, my apologies! I’ve upgraded my hosting to VPS and added the Cloud Flair service to my website and there have been a few kinks to work out. Total pain…
Our last day/evening in Italy was spent in the city of Milan. The bulk of the day was spent at the Expo Milano 2015. The Expo was actually the latest world’s fair, with a focus entirely on food. There was 1.1 million square meters of exhibition space, and 145 participating countries. The fair ran for six-months and was probably the largest…
If you’ve been reading my series of posts about Italy, you already know I’ve been sharing photos and recipes somewhat out of chronological order from my actual trip. (Sorry!) But todays post actually picks up where the last one left off! As I mentioned in Homemade Pasta 1010: Tortellini + Bologna, after visiting Hombre Farms,…
The Enzo Ferrari Museum has hit on the perfect combination: fast cars and an amazing lunch. The museum, located just outside Modena, Italy, is a must see stop for any car enthusiast traveling in the area. Though smaller then its counterpart in Maranello, most visitors take about an hour to make their way through the exhibit. The…
People across the world, but especially in the United States, have shown an increased interest in how their food is produced. Along with this, new foodie-themed travel has become all the rage, and why not? What better way to learn about a new country then by tasting its food? One offshoot of foodie travel, agritourism (a…
Meet Michelin-starred Chef Matteo Vigotti, the executive chef of Peck and the man behind the official restaurant of the Italian pavilion at Expo Milano 2015. Vigotti has a reputation for creating sophisticated Italian food, but innovation in the kitchen is also very important to him. This might not be so notable in America or Canada,…