When I first heard of a Nepali restaurant opening up in Winthrop, I was brought with a huge sense of relief. “Thank god it’s not another Italian restaurant.” Listen, I love a good Eggplant Rollatini and there is nothing wrong with the Italian food in our town, but there are times that I’m craving something totally different.
Read MoreLast Saturday, John and I checked out Len’s Coffee in Medford, MA. While their business is mostly online, they do have a small store where they sell coffee and coffee accessories for folks who are local. We popped in for what felt like 30 minutes but ended up being about an hour and a half. We ate cookies, did the Decaf Challenge (where you were given 3 cups of coffee and had to guess which one was decaf. I chose correctly and won a bag of coffee!), and tasted their Wintah Awesome Cold Brew on tap and Cascara Punch.
Read MoreI am OBSESSED with matcha. And yes, it was necessary to bold, italic, and underline obsessed because that’s how obsessed I am with it. Why do I love matcha? So many reasons. It is the SASSIEST of teas. It has this earthy, grassy flavor with a punch of sweetness. It’s extremely versatile, flavoring ice cream, mochi, lattes, kitkat bars, and NOW, muffins!
Read MoreI love Montreal. The hubs and I were desperate for a little weekend away, and it also happened to be Valentines Day weekend, so the timing of this trip couldn’t have been more perfect. The last time we went to Montreal was my birthday the first year we were dating. It was so cold that year we went. Despite the cold, we still had the best time. We have yet one day to get to Montreal when it’s actually nice out! Maybe one day
Read MoreFirst of all, these babies are BEAUTIFUL. So bright and pretty, it’s hard not to feel a child like sense of happy holding one of these. My first time having Dragon Fruit was with my friend Beth. We got Dragon Fruit bowls near her place in Southie and since then I’ve been hooked ! I wanted to recreate that delicious goodness at home. You’ve probably had a bright, fuchsia Dragon Fruit bowl before. Well, I was really confused when I opened up my Dragon Fruit and it was WHITE . What did I do wrong? Is it ripe? ALL THE CONFUSION. Turns out, there are different variations of Dragon Fruit…
Read MoreWhelp, so- I’ve fallen off the face of the social media and blogging planet in the last few months. After we got married, we went on this amazing honeymoon and then I blinked – and it’s October. When we came back from our honeymoon, we treated it as our fresh start. Fresh start in new habits, hobbies, our love for each other, and with friends. I love social media and blogging and I’ve missed it – but I think I needed a little break to focus on some other things.
Read MoreIf you love the striking, jaw dropping landscapes of Iceland, then you’ll love the Azores. We concluded that the Azores are basically Iceland, just tropical! The nature on the island is alive and sparkles and dazzles, exploding in color from the tropical lush green plants to the miles and miles of hydrangea bushes along every road. This was the perfect ending to our honeymoon adventure.
Read MoreAfter spending 20 days globetrotting in 4 countries and 7 airports, you learn a thing or ten about traveling smart! John and I brainstormed a quick “Top Ten” travel tips that no one ever told us about – that we thought we’d share with you! Hope these tips make your travels more seamless
Read MoreFar away from the hustle and bustle of Iceland’s capital, and with the nearest food store and gas station (let alone an occupied town!) a mere 45 miles away, Djúpavík is the gem of the Árneshreppur peninsula and, in my opinion, the entire North.
Originally a herring salting factory and living quarters that were occupied seasonally by Icelanders since the 1910s, Djúpavík’s legacy is a rollercoaster, ultimately coming to a close in the 1950s. In the 1930s, the factory was rebuilt and industry boomed, but it was not sustainable. Soon the fjord was without herring, and workers without work. The factory closed its doors.
Read MoreWe arrived in Reykjavik at 5am on Wednesday, June 14th. We were tired but excited! This would be my 2nd time in Iceland, and John’s 3rd. Despite only getting 4hrs of sleep, our plan was to immediately hit up the Blue Lagoon and ride out the jet lag. Except, WOW air lost our luggage. All of it. Two of our big suitcases and all of our camping gear. How do you lose luggage on a direct flight? And then not be able to even locate where it is?
Read MoreHornstrandir nature reserve is the claw-shaped peninsula on the very edge of the Arctic Circle. Known for its harsh climate, it’s uninhabitable for most of the year. The last settlements here were abandoned in the 1950s. Inaccessible by roads, the only way to move within the region is by boat or hiking. The sense of solitude is exhilarating, apparently you can hike days without seeing a single person.
Sounds like a great place for a honeymoon!
Read MoreOn exactly May 12, 2015 – the sun was shining and I was doing the paperwork to get my passport renewed. I was planning a big trip to Paris and Barcelona and in between, swiping left endlessly on Tinder – one of the many hopeless dating apps. I liked Tinder because it was easy. Upload a few pictures and a small, crafty bio and the possibilities were endless, right? Or so I thought. Like most Tinder experiences, I had one miserable date after another. I stayed positive by making my dating life a funny story I’d share with friends and family.
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