20 Best Road Trip Essentials: How to Plan…
Miles and miles of road stretched out ahead, tunes blasting, you start singing along. You spot a sign that says Rainbow Springs 5 miles. Should you make a detour? It's a hot day. Your curiosity…
Patriotic Holidays: Where are the Best Celebrations?
It was 1976, the bicentennial of America's independence day, and my dad took me to the celebration in my hometown. I can still recall the sound of the band playing God Bless America, the smell…
Street Tacos Recipes: How to Make These Easy…
Why is a street taco called a street taco? When cities started being more industrialized and many flocked to Mexican cities for jobs, people would make batches of tacos to sell to people on the…
How to Make Greek Easter Food, and Greek…
My husband and I love Greek food and culture which leads me to write about traditional Greek Easter food and customs. Although we haven't made it to Greece yet, we did learn some Greek in…
Eating Healthy While Traveling: How to Avoid Weight…
Have you offended your Aunt Mary because you wouldn't have a heaping plate of eggplant parmesan after filling up on pasta and garlic bread? Do you cause gossip among coworkers for only ordering salads? Is…
Japanese Stone Garden: Introducing the Magic of Zen
Trickling water, the sound of bamboo clapping against each other, the wind whispering through the trees, ancient stones standing guard like samurai in a field of sand. These things bring a sense of peace in…
Introducing Amazing Spring Holidays: Celebrate Around the World
After the cold, harsh, winter season, we welcome spring with many spring celebrations. The new season is a time for new life, and many countries time their holidays to coincide with the spring season. Whether…
Ideal Family Vacations: The Ultimate Guide to Beloved…
I originally published these ideal family vacations on May 10, 2021. Initially I meant it as a tribute to nostalgic childhood vacations. However, I decided to update it to include ideal family vacations from the…
Best New Orleans Seafood: Serve it at Home
Are you craving the best New Orleans seafood? My husband and I love seafood. While we get our fish from Alaska and not the Gulf of Mexico, these recipes are modeled after Cajun seafood in…
Fun Things to do in New Orleans for…
New Orleans is mostly associated with Mardi Gras, women flashing their breasts for beads, and drunken debauchery. It was founded by the French before being ruled by the Spanish for 40 years. The U.S. purchased…