On my recent visit to Bloomington, Indiana I had the pleasure of staying at the Grant Street Inn. This lovely Bloomington hotel is neatly tucked on a side street just a short walk from the hustle and bustle of downtown and the campus of Indiana University. Grant Street Inn is a 40-room bed and breakfast…
Indiana. The land of corn, basketball, and race cars. This unassuming Midwestern state may not appear to have a lot to offer at first glance. But when you know where to look, there is so much to see and do! And that’s what I’m here for: to help you know just where to look. Be…
Swansboro, NC is a small, charming community nestled along the banks of the White Oak River and the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway near Jacksonville, NC in Onslow County. At first glance, it looks like there isn’t much to do there. Main Street is just a couple of blocks long and all appears pretty calm and quiet….
Looking for a new family favorite cookie recipe. I have just the thing, this cinnamon raisin oatmeal cookie recipe is a snap to whip up and you’ll be enjoying them at no time at all. I love that the main base of these cookies is bananas and rolled oats. Plus the cinnamon and maple syrup…
Location, location, location. Important in business and the same hold true for the small town of Wytheville, VA in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Almost everyone traveling from the Midwest to the beaches of the southeast coast will pass through here, but many fail to stop and explore this amazing destination. I’ve visited…
Em decided that she wanted french toast for breakfast the other day. For some reason, it’s not something I make very often, probably just a handful of times a year. Not sure why it never makes the short list for breakfast because it really is so very good. I made Em some french toast and…
Looking for the perfect day trip from Pittsburgh? Want to find some outdoor adventures near the city? You’re going to love what I discovered just north of Pittsburgh. Simply head out of the city towards Butler County. Immerse yourself in some epic outdoor adventures, great food, and really unique shopping opportunities. The Best Day Trip…
Anything that can be made in the Insta Pot gets my vote and this stuffed pepper soup is sure to tempt your tastebuds. SO much easier that making stuffed peppers, in my opinion. Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe Prep time: 15 minutes Active cook time: 25-30 minutes (+ time to reach pressure + 10 minutes natural…
Who knew you’d find mountains in New Mexico. Growing up I always thought of New Mexico as this flat, foreign land. It wasn’t until I started traveling a lot that I realized how much the landscape changes throughout the Southwest. I was charmed the first time I discovered mountainous terrain in central New Mexico. I…
When you’re following Weight Watchers it seems like every single recipe centers around chicken breast. It’s chicken this and chicken that. I get it, chicken breast is zero points. Guess what? So is ground turkey breast. That opens up a whole new world. Be prepared to add these healthy ground turkey breast recipes to your…
If you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment to your morning cup of coffee, then look no further than the Triple Chocolate Biscotti. I enjoy the Triple Chocolate biscotti with my coffee in the morning but the biscotti I was finding in the store were always so rock hard. I mean, I get that its supposed…
Who doesn’t love a sweet and juicy peach? Long associated with summer, a new book shows that peaches can be a year-round treat. Just Peachy by Belinda Smith-Sullivan (Gibbs-Smith/May 2019) provides a vast array of delicious recipes all showcasing the versatile peach that can delight holiday meals. “Peach season is short-lived, and it can be…
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