Sweet and Spicy Beef
1lb Kobe or Wagu Ground Beef (can use regular beef but Kobe/Wagu is best) 1/4C light soy sauce 1/2T Garlic Powder 1/2T Onion Powder 1/2T Ground Black Pepper 1T Gochujang sauce Over high heat cook above ingredients until mostly crispy. Reduce heat to medium and add the following ingredients 1T honey 1T Sriracha 1/4C light […]
Cranberry Brie Bites
Not a recipe that I created but one I serve during the holidays. 2 Crescent Roll Sheets (cut each sheet into 18 squares) 36t fresh cranberry sauce (recipe below) 36 small pieces of Brie 4T Chopped Rosemary Optional 4T Chopped Nuts (I use pecans or pistachio) Cranberry Sauce 1 bag fresh cranberries 1/2 c sugar […]
2 days in Munich
I had an amazing trip in Munich. I went for work but was able to squeeze in 2.5 days to play in addition to a great time with my coworkers. I stayed at the Hotel Concorde on a recommendation from a GLT in the 35+ group. It’s location is perfect especially for a first time […]
Butter Beans and Burrata
Ingredients: 2 cups of mixed variety cherry tomatoes 1 shallot 4 cloves of garlic 1 15oz can butter beans or you can use cannellini beans 1/3 cup chopped basil and some leafs for garnish 1t crushed red pepper 2t dried oregano 2t balsamic glaze Salt and pepper to taste 1 ball of burrata Instructions: Dice […]
Exploring Saint Germain des Prés and other parts of Paris in 3 magical days
I was invited to a conference for work and decided to come early and spend the weekend. I flew Iceland Air in Saga Premium. This is a great airline and l enjoy the ease of connecting through Reykjavik. Saga Premium is similar to first class on a US domestic carrier with wider seats, full-service meals, […]
Turning 50…final stop Bali!
Our flight landed to pouring rain and darkness…needless to say we were hopeful that we would wake up to better weather. The hotel was located in a quieter part of the Nusa Dua area and was a bit less crowded. We arrived in our room at the Grand Mirage with a lovely birthday welcome and […]
Turning 50…Next Stop Langkawi Island, Malaysia!
After two phenomenal days in Singapore, we were ready to enjoy the pool and beach on Langkawi Island. Flying in we could see the beauty of this small island. The blue was breathtaking. As per usual, we chose a mid-range hotel on the beach and were not disappointed. The view from our room at the […]
Turning 50…First Stop Singapore!
One should always celebrate their birthday. It is a time to reflect on the years past and years ahead. What do you want your future to look like, how can you create it? For me, my future always will involve traveling until my body is no longer able. Turning 50 was the end of a […]
Italy: Florence and Rome
Once again I am reminded how lucky I am to work for such an amazing company who allows us to extend our work trip to see some of this beautiful world. This year we had our annual Sales Kick Off in Rome so I took advantage of this, having never been to Italy, to arrive […]
Crock Pot Lasagna
My daughter, Ashleigh loves this dish and requests it every winter. It is very easy to make (prep takes about 20 minutes and it cooks for 5-6 hours). If you want some great comfort food then this is the perfect dinner. 1 pound lean ground beef (I used 93%) 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 (24 […]