I love a good afternoon tea, as I've mentioned before. Up until last December, I would've said that I had never met an afternoon tea that I didn't like. Yes, believe it or not, I was disappointed by an afternoon tea during my most recent trip to London...but that's all I'll say about that. So... Continue Reading →
I usually spend my birthday with Allen in a place we've never visited. Since I was turning a "big number" this year, I decided to invite friends and family to join me on my birthday trip. I chose a small town in southern Vermont called Wilmington. I booked my first Vrbo, a really nice home... Continue Reading →
The cultural food journey continues! At a recent event that Allen and I attended, we had some delicious snacks and learned that they were bought at a nearby store that sells Greek products. A few weeks later, we found our way to Sophia's Greek Pantry. The small store is jam-packed with homemade foods as well... Continue Reading →
Allen and I visited the Scandinavian Cultural Center and Library to celebrate Waffle Day for the first time. I'm more of a French toast gal than a waffle gal, but I enjoy a good Belgian waffle once in a while. I heard about the Scandinavian Center years ago but hadn't made it there yet. Waffle... Continue Reading →
I had never heard of switchel when I received an email newsletter from Kripalu that included a recipe for turmeric switchel. (Kripalu is a wonderful yoga and wellness retreat center in western MA.) The recipe has fewer than 10 ingredients—which is my threshold for recipes—so I decided to try it. I threw five ingredients into... Continue Reading →
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