I have been working on this travel post for what seems like ages. Do you always forget something when you travel? Or wish you packed that certain thing that you all of a sudden needed? I did…
My Five Tips for Cruising
We recently went on an Alaskan Cruise to Alaska’s inside passage (round trip from Seattle) as guests of Princess Cruises. It was our first cruise and we were excited to see Alaska! We had a blast but…
Mango Margaritas + Five Things I Love About Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
These margaritas are easy to make. The salt is optional but makes it oh so good!
Classic Cheesecake Recipe & 5 Things I loved about our Alaskan Cruise
Recently, we were invited by Princess Cruises on an Alaskan Cruise and I’m so excited to share with you, our adventures! We had a blast, it was our first cruise. We met some wonderful people, saw some…
Roasted Cauliflower Toast with Goat Cheese & Prosciutto and Trip to The Pioneer Woman Ranch in Oklahoma
Brace yourselves, this is going to be a long post. I have so many photos to share…and this toast… I recently traveled to Oklahoma and stayed at Ree’s Ranch — the Drummond Family Ranch for food, fun…
Coconut Tres Leches Cake // Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
I love cake as much as the next person. But I never thought I could love a cake as much as this one. Last month, I was invited to the Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt…
Pan-Seared Scallops with a Gruyère Cheese Sauce
Can you believe this is the first time I have ever cooked scallops? I feel like this is the time I first made mussels at home…it’s so easy…and not sure why it took me so long to…
My Walt Disney World Experience // Food Blog Forum Orlando 2015
I have been a Walt Disney fan ever since I was a little girl. I actually moved to the Central Florida area in 1986. My early early memories were of Disneyland in California since I was born…
Sweet & Spicy Snack Mix
Snacks…snacks…snacks…I have to have them around, in my purse or carry on bag when I travel because I’m always hungry. I actually annoy the heck out of Curtis all the time because I’m always hungry. Hehe When…
TLK Favorites: Panasonic Lumix GM1 Camera Review
This past spring I was in Mexico (it was an amazing trip) but one thing, I brought my big camera and a big lens but forgot my camera strap (which by the way, I highly recommend, it…
Food Blog Forum Asheville
A few months ago, I was in Asheville, North Carolina. Every time I told someone that I was going to Asheville, they asked if I was going to see the Biltmore. And if they have been to…
Top 5 Things at Walt Disney World’s Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2014
I love summer in Florida because of the sunshine, not because of the heat. My second favorite season in Florida is the Fall. It gets a tad bit cooler (sometimes, sometimes it’s 85 degrees still) and because…
Orlando Restaurant Pork Tour!
We love going out to eat and I love trying new restaurants and new things while I’m out. I find that restaurants are a huge source of inspiration for me when I come home and cook in…
Trip to Cancun, Mexico
In May, I was fortunate to travel to Cancun, Mexico! Along with 53 other members of the foreign press, I attended the Tianguis Turistico Conference in Cancun. It’s 39th year, this huge conference brings travel buyers and…
Trip to Italy Recap #2
This second recap is a long time coming. I feel bad that it’s so late but so much has happened since our trip to Italy in October and I had tons of pictures to sift through. In…
Trip to Harry & David in Medford, Oregon
Friendship and hospitality. A couple of months ago, I was fortunate to be able to travel across the country to visit Sandy and visit Harry & David and see their operations. It was an amazing experience. That’s…
Trip to Italy Recap #1
Last month, I had the extreme honor of being invited on a trip to Italy with Michael Angelo’s and their Win a Trip to Italy sweepstakes winners from last year, Mike and Martha. We had a blast….
We’re Heading to Italy Thanks to Michael Angelo’s!
You guys, I’m so excited, we’re heading to Italy today! Last month, Michael Angelo’s invited me on a trip of a lifetime. I’ll get to join the Michael Angelo, his wife, Cheryl, and his mom, Sara, in…
Napa at The Peabody Orlando & Orlando Magical Dining Month
It’s September and it’s Orlando Magical Dining Month! I was recently invited to a press preview at Napa located at The Peabody Orlando…to taste their prix fixe menu for Magical Dining Month and to hear all about…
Shuttle Atlantis Grand Opening at Kennedy Space Center
In June, we were invited to attend the grand opening of the Shuttle Atlantis exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. I don’t have to prove what a nerd I am, right? The shuttle program and…
five things I learned at Food Blog Forum Orlando 2013
Last month, I was fortunate to be a part of the Food Blog Forum team once again, helping to organize a conference for food bloggers at the Walt Disney World Resort. Here’s a recap of what I…
Tempura Shrimp & Vegetables
I’ll admit before trying this recipe at home, I made tempura using the batter mixes from a box. It never tasted like what I’m used to at Japanese restaurants so I haven’t tried it again since. A…
Candy Stuffed Brownie Bites
Every year one of our neighbors, Rick, has a little Christmas Eve party outside of his house – a sort of block party. Everyone comes with their chairs and a dish or two to share. We’re really…
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Bread Pudding
Ahhhhh! I have been talking to my friend, Lindsay, about this recipe for weeks and when it turned out awesome after making it the first time, I was so excited. I texted my sister in Germany and…