Christmas desserts are a time-honored tradition us bakers live for this time of year. Family recipes passed down from generation to generation, dating back to a great-great Grandmother’s kitchen back in Germany or simply unique favorites seen on tables across the globe. Every culture has its own take on Christmas baking traditions— and I love trying them all. Here…
I am beyond stoked to share a Q & A session with Nomadic Matt! He dishes on his favorite foodie moments while traveling, tips for finding the best food and more. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Matt Kepnes, he’s best known his travel website Nomadic Matt, where he teaches people to travel better, cheaper, and smarter. He…
A Foodie’s Guide to Eating in Athens, Greece
Eat + Drink, Europe, European Food, Food Adventures, Savor, Travel PlanningA Foodie’s Guide to Eating in _____ is a delicious series exploring blogger’s favorite foodie cities! Each month, we’ll highlight a different city known for it’s culinary prowess, and hit the streets on search for best foods they have to offer. This month we travel to Athens, Greece with Maro from Akamatra as she shares her best tips for eating in…
Pastel de Nata Portuguese Egg Tarts: Where to Find Them & How to Make Them Although I have yet to visit beautiful Portugal, I have always been smitten with it. The beautiful coastal towns tucked into hillsides, cobblestone streets, and colorfully hand painted tiles that grace the façade of many houses… And of course the food; with one of the…
Eating Around the World: 17 Must-Try Dishes in Hoi An, Vietnam
Asia, Asian Food, Eat + Drink, Food Adventures, Savor, Travel Planning17 Must-Try Dishes in Hoi An, Vietnam I have a very special place in my heart for Vietnam, particularly Hoi An. It’s one of those cities that transports you to a fairytale land that you never want to leave. The colorful handmade silk lanterns that are strung as far as the eye can see, the smell of aromatic broths simmering…
Oh summer, where have you gone? As hard as I try to hold on to the sacred hot, sunny days in Michigan, they always seem to pass in the blink of an eye. Anyone else feel the same where you live? I’m trying my darnedest to celebrate this short season along with the wonderful blueberry harvests we get in my…
Eating Around the World is a delicious series exploring blogger’s favorite foodie cities! Each month, we’ll highlight a different city known for it’s culinary prowess, and hit the streets on search for best foods they have to offer. This month we travel to Taipei, Taiwan with Lena from Social Travel Experiment. Taipei, Taiwan is a culinary heaven. I feel like…
Bring some wow to your next party (or dinner table) with these little buns packed with taste! In this modern summer take on the banh mi, these Cha Siu Pork Bao Mi’s pillowy bao buns are piled high with sweet and savory roasted red pork, a crunchy summer slaw built for the ballpark, and fresh cilantro, all topped off…
You guys, I’m a little obsessed with my KitchenAid mixer. My mom gave me one for my birthday several years ago, and I have to say, it has changed the way I bake, like for real. It’s the appliance I use the most, and is essential for anyone who bakes a lot (and pretty much every kitchen). You can mix,…
8 Must-Try Disney Desserts in Epcot’s World Showcase
Food Adventures, North American Desserts, SweetIt’s no secret that Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL is dubbed the “Happiest place on Earth.” However, that could also be due to the fact everyone is on a sugar-high while they’re there (I’m only half joking). It’s nearly impossible to walk more than 5 feet without bumping into some other delicious treat. And me, being me, decided that…