I lost my head in San Francisco Waiting for the fog to roll out But I found it in a rain cloud It was smiling down -The Mowgli's This was my second snow globe that I got after deciding to start collecting. I picked this one up near Ghirardelli Square among other typical tchotchkes. Souvenir Saturday is an every-other week series on the items that represent travel memories.
Ingredients When you forget ingredients at the store, you have to come up with another plan. I was going to do loaded baked potatoes for 4th of July, but after forgetting butter and sour cream I decided to make impromptu Potato Salad! Only problem was...I've never attempted potato salad. So I grabbed some fresh herbs from my herb garden and started whipping them together with mayo and a Lemon Juice. Mix all the ingredients minus the potatoes to taste. The List: Black Pepper Fresh Dill Garlic Fresh Chives Fresh Rosemary Bacon Lemon Potatoes Salt Mayo Olive
When you have 10 high schoolers on a trip abroad, things can get weird. Clicks form, arguments occur, and silly childish bets occur. While we were still in Tokyo, one of our chaperones bet us that no one would stick our head in the hotel's massive lake, filled with Koi fish. The idea was that once you put your hair in, you'd need to flip it back "baywatch style" and stroll back into the hotel like nothing happened. Like all bets, it involved money and for high schoolers who had already blew a lot of money shopping Tokyo, earning extra
A turtle in Belize Sea Turtles are a majestic sight to see when snorkeling. I’ve had the opportunity to see and swim with turtles in Maui, HI, St. John USVI, and the Belize Barrier Reef. But too often swimmers or snorkelers get too close to Sea Turtles and inadvertently end up harassing them. Here are some tips when swimming with Sea Turtles to make sure the experience is good to everyone. Turtle Town Maui First it is important to note in many areas turtles are protected by law. You should not touch, attempt to feed, or
One of my favorite healthy snacks to make are Apple Chips. They are so simple, all you really need is parchment paper, apples, cinnamon, and a mandolin slicer. Cut the apples as thin as you can get without them coming out like paper. (Thicker slices will be less crunchy.) I use a mandolin slicer since it makes this step so quick! Next, put the apples down on parchment paper on a baking sheet. You have the option of sprinkling cinnamon to give it another layer of flavor. Next preheat the oven to 200 degrees, and place the sheet in. You'll
Did sailors confuse Manatees for Mermaids? Denver Museum of Nature and Science's Mythic Creatures Exhibit is available to see through September 7th. Read my review here. Museum Monday is an every other week series about museum news, objects, and reviews.
My family use to live in San Diego when I was very little. Every trip that either they or I have gone, I have received a Sand Castle as a gift. Here is one of my favorites, and it is one of the larger castles. They are made from real sand! Souvenir Saturday is an every-other week series on the items that represent travel memories.
Japanese Bento Box with flower motif. I love how cute Japanese Bento Boxes are! I always have grand plans to make elaborate and cute lunches, but sometimes just have to settle for snacks. This box I have the bottom section of crackers, almonds, and different types of cheeses. The top section is two types of hummus (one spicy black bean, the other garlic) with different types of peas (snap & snow) and carrots. It was a nice snack box and lasted me a few days at work.
I am not a fan of beer. This is a critical issue in Colorado where we have an abundance of craft breweries. So when I found a cidery/brewery combo I was overjoyed! I checked it out last weekend, and it was so great! The decor is a combination of relaxed & natural with beautiful wood tables and exposed brick. The tables are great for conversations and could accommodate my large group. The "Gin N Juice" cider. I tried two ciders that were on tap. The first was a small "Gin N Juice" which was a very nice tart
Ireland was the first trip abroad where I was able to and wanted to drink. Thankfully Ireland has no shortages of drinking establishments, and none are so iconic as the traditional Irish pub. So on our first night my family and I headed out to the Temple Bar district of Dublin to get a drink. At first we tried a pint of Guinness for its 250th anniversary, but no one in our family really liked it. I wasn't surprised as I actually hate most beer. But we did greatly enjoy the traditional pub atmosphere and we learned a lot of drinking