At the start of 2024, I had no intention at all complete my visit of all 50 states. My initial idea was to spend a few weeks in the New England area to experience fall. But when Paul had his annual work meeting moved from New York City to New Orleans, we made the decision... Continue Reading →
We've been obsessed with huckleberries for a while and it started with a doughnut and it started us on this journey. Consider the huckleberry doughnuts made fresh at Sidecar Doughnuts. Batches of all their pastries are fried from opening to close and while their other flavors rank pretty high -- hello butter and salt! -- it's... Continue Reading →
Part of my daily 45+ minute walk with Doctor is listening to a podcast. It’s something that makes the time go faster while being entertained and/or educated. Podcasts in my rotation include Radiolab, NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour, The Splendid Table, The Sporkful, Nerd for a Living, Forever 35, BJ Shea’s Geek Nation and just recently... Continue Reading →
If you’ve been following me on my Instagram account, you’ll know that I recently visited Scandinavia. But it wasn’t too long ago that I took food photos with an actual legit film camera. Young’uns not familiar with film photos won’t know what it’s like dropping off a roll of film to be processed, waiting for... Continue Reading →
To read the first part of the trip in Japan, click here. Flying from Japan to Philippines took approximately four hours and despite the relatively short trip, we were still fed on the flight. Paul and I were handed laminated menus with a choice of two Japanese dishes - interesting since I thought we would... Continue Reading →
In an effort to catch up with posts, I thought I'd write about my visit to Cleveland last year. My brother was moving from Ohio to Kentucky later in the year so I made it a point to make one last visit before he and my sister-in-law packed up and left the state. The visit... Continue Reading →
Paul and I actually completed one of our life goals: a massive road trip. There were hiccups along the way but we enjoyed every moment of being on the road. So much that we're already discussing the possibility of one from San Diego to Florida. I wish I had taken more photos but when compiling... Continue Reading →
It took us four days of driving to get to our pitstop in Cleveland where we spent a day recuperating. To read the first part of the cross country road trip from San Diego to Cleveland, go here. Cleveland to Maine: Lobsta After a very relaxing day in Cleveland, we set out for Maine via... Continue Reading →
It took us four days of driving to get to our pit stop in Cleveland. To read the first part of the cross country road trip from San Diego to Maine, go here. Upon arriving in Cleveland, my brother and sister-in-law welcomed us with open arms into their home. We were road weary and glad... Continue Reading →
Ever since I put up a teaser about our cross country trip back in October, Paul and I been inundated with questions about the trip. How was it? Which states did you like? How much driving did you do? When are you going to write about it??? Etc., etc. Initially I was going to break... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 