If you’re looking for ways to preserve large amounts of cilantro while still staying true to the flavor, chutney is a great way to go. Perfect for dipping chips into, adding to enchiladas, or drizzled over Indian food, this cilantro chutney is fresh, bright and spicy! Continue reading
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We know Paris to be romantic, a city of love and a city of light. Poets, honeymooners, travelers and wanders flock to the city all times of the year seeking a taste of the special feeling that Paris injects into your heart as it takes a hold of you. I had the pleasure of reading David Downie’s new book, A Passion for Paris, and experience his stories. I enjoyed his detail, remarkable storytelling ability and wanderlust the book made me feel. Continue reading
It rained hard the other day so it felt like the perfect time to dive deep back into winter with grilled cheese sandwiches, warm tomato soup and oatmeal cookies! I (shockingly enough) had never tried making oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips and after devouring most of these tasty morsels in one sitting, I was glad I did!! Continue reading
May’s sunshine brings the perfect time to enjoy refreshing cocktails and chomp down spicy snacks while enjoying some beautiful scenery. This month’s pairing’s box provided the perfect recipes and ideas for an incredible day in the sun! Continue reading
Can you believe it’s June already? We’re at the halfway point of 2015. June brings the beginning of summer and it can have all kinds of erratic weather. The start of summer means the start of camping and outdoor season so I couldn’t be more excited! Continue reading
Don’t know what to do with leftover red wine? How about cook with it!? Although I probably should have just finished the bottle when I opened it, I was feeling like an Italian night anyway so this crispy eggplant and marsala pasta is perfect! I recently found this vegan recipe from Rachel at We Laugh, We Cry, We Cook, but I decided to mix it up a bit with chicken broth and you could even add chicken! Continue reading
My little dog loves adventure! This Shiloh Saturday we visited the Wawawai canyon cliffs, a unique outcropping of rocks on the Snake River that are perfecting for relaxing by the water in the afternoon. When the weather gets warm enough, college students and locals flock here to do some extreme cliff jumping! Continue reading
A while ago, I participated in an archaeological field school in the Cayo district of Belize. Maya ruins and culture have been a big part of my life since visiting places like Tulum and Chichen Itza in Mexico when I was younger and studying Anthropology in college. Belize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance School was working on a huge project at three cool Maya spots and I joined the team! Here are reasons I chose to participate in an archaeological field school after college. Continue reading
Some days in the world are harsh and pessimistic, making even the strongest adults feel like children on the inside. The books we read in childhood help us explore the world and grow our imagination, shaping us into who we are. These famous authors’ advice is still applicable for all ages, especially on darker days of winter. Here are inspiring quotes from children’s book authors for when the world feels too big to fight.
“If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” –Roald Dahl Continue reading
Have two months really passed already? When my Stitch Fix box showed up on my door, I was thrilled to find some great pieces and awesome colors for summer!
Stitch Fix is a subscription-based personal styling service where you fill out an online profile about your preferences and a shipment is sent to you every 1-2 months of 5 hand-picked clothing and accessory items. You try each of them on and have 3 days to decide what you’ll keep. Once you decide, log in and check out for the items and then send the remaining items back. Continue reading
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