After spending a quarter of last year in Europe it was safe to say we were missing many aspects of everyday life. After meeting the 90 day Schengen limit in Europe without needing a visa, we had to wait 180 days before we could return. Having recently settled back into normalcy and a consistent routine … Continue reading Quebec City: A Taste of Europe in North America
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Succulent Slowly Cooked Salmon
My culinary inspiration is Samin Nusrat, the author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat popularized in part by the Netflix documentary. I saw her show and enjoyed the episodes. She was engaging, knowledgeable and passionate about flavor and quality. It wasn't until my best friend recommended her book that my transformation took place. The documentary series … Continue reading Succulent Slowly Cooked Salmon
Dijon Herb Lamb Loin Chops
Lamb is a delicacy here in the United States. Typically only found in Supermarkets around holidays, this meat deserves more attention. Impressive to serve, intimidating to order, Lamb Loin Chops are actually very easy to make. I was lucky enough to find some chops on sale. These days finding a deal and knowing the techniques … Continue reading Dijon Herb Lamb Loin Chops
Europe’s Best Food & Drinks
(at least in our opinions!) Jamie and I were so fortunate to get to taste and drink our way through Europe. We tried everything from delicate Parisian cafes to hearty Hungarian Goulash, from Tuscan reds to Turkish teas. Come experience our European food and drink tour and relive our three month trip below! Parisian style … Continue reading Europe’s Best Food & Drinks
Prague has Our Hearts
I didn't know if Prague would end up capturing our hearts and imaginations the same as the first time we went. Our first time here was on our honeymoon and it was something so different than any city we had ever been to before. It was dark and gothic. It was bright and baroque. The … Continue reading Prague has Our Hearts
Best of Venice Photos
Exploring the canals around Venice is so surreal. It's hard to believe that Venice is a real destination and not simply a romantic dream. One of our favorite activities was simply wandering the streets looking at all the photogenic locations and unbelievable canals. Our very first evening was shrouded in a misty fog which actually … Continue reading Best of Venice Photos
Rome Six Day Itinerary plus Pompeii Tips
Day 1 As you know from our previous posts, we dont like to book things on our first day arriving in a new place, especially since we flew in to Rome. Flights can be tiring and any potential delays make picking a timed entrance to a place difficult. Instead we love to wander and explore … Continue reading Rome Six Day Itinerary plus Pompeii Tips
One Month Update
Can you believe it's been over a month since we started our journey? We miss you all but we love that we have this blog to update and share our stories with you.Thinking back on each individual day and marking off what we've seen and done and eaten, it feels like a lifetime worth of … Continue reading One Month Update
Athens is Alive!
I don't understand the negativity surrounding visiting Athens. I think it stems from comparing Athens to the Greek Islands of Mykonos and Santorini, which are spectacular in their own ways as well, but are an entirely different type of vacation. Athens needs to be compared to Lisbon, Rome or dare I say it, Paris. Of … Continue reading Athens is Alive!
Loire Valley Photos
Final France post! First of all I need to apologize for the delay in blog posts! We've been traveling quite a bit from place to place and have definitely not had a good internet connection! Once we reached Greece our wifi was somewhat limited and it takes more than a tenuous connection to update the … Continue reading Loire Valley Photos