Escapades & Eats
Tropical Adventures
Learning to Scuba Dive
One of the first things I wanted to do as I started my new adventure was to learn how to scuba dive. My bff Jacs was a willing partner and while we were on a cruise I signed us up for beginning scuba while we were in Cozumel. This not
46 years later…Cyprus
My parents always said that one of their favorite places we lived in was Cyprus and not just because I was born there😊 I have wanted to go see my birthplace for years but finally had the chance last month. Flying over it for the first time, looking at the
Thailand
Thailand was an amazing adventure that I am choosing to show you in pictures that can be found in the drop down menu. On this page i will give some links to places we stayed and fun adventures we went on. We spent two weeks in this beautiful place, two
City Adventures
City hikes require Starbucks
Anyone who knows me knows I don’t like rain…and yet here I am in Seattle still. Yesterday Jacs asked if I wanted to go for a walk in the rain lol um no, no I don’t. I chose cleaning my closets, dusting and scrubbing the bathroom instead…followed by a 90
Spain – Granada, Cordoba, Seville, Madrid
I was very lucky to get to go to a conference in Valencia, Spain in January. I decided for the first time to take a solo trip, and chose four cities in Spain to explore. Granted I am now 48 so this wasn’t exactly a college student trip…haha. I packed
Recipes
Andouille Sausage, Bean and Potato Hash
3 Andouille Sausage Links cut into rounds15oz Can Simply Truth Organic Tri-Bean Blend (rinsed and drained)1 ½ C diced Fingerling Potatoes (I like Purple Peruvian, Russian Banana and Ruby Crescent)1 ½ Corn on the Cob (cut the kernels off cob before cooking)1 Shallot1 bag Baby Spinach2 garlic cloves chopped1t Paprika1t
Avocado Caprese Salad
1 Large Avocado diced2 Corn on Cob (remove kernels but do not cook)20 cherry tomatoes cut in half1/4 cup chopped fresh basil1 English Cucumber diced3 oz Fresh Mozzarella diced1T lime juice1T Bertolli Italian Balsamic GlazeSalt and Pepper to taste Mix all ingredients in large bowl. If not eating all servings
Bacon Cabbage
10 slices thick cut bacon diced (not too small)1 head of green cabbage1T reserved bacon grease1t Cayenne Pepper1t Red Pepper Flakes In large skillet (14 inch or larger) crisp up bacon about 6-8 minutes. Remove bacon and place on plate layered with two paper towels. Leave 1T of bacon grease