Escapades
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
Egypt – Hurghada and Pyramids
I wanted to find an amazing dive location for us to visit this year and one day I was scrolling through Facebook and the PADI site mentioned a place called Hurghada. I had never heard of this place and I had to look it up to even see what country
First Time Snowshoeing!
I have been wanting to go snowshoeing for a few years so was excited when my friend Kams asked it I wanted to attend a beginner into class at REI and then go up to the mountains. It was a pretty good class but since I am not a member
Becoming a Snow Person (sort of)!
Most of you who know me are very aware that I love sun and warm weather (why I live in Seattle I have no idea, I need an offer to move to sunshine soon lol). So the fact that I have fallen in love with snowshoeing is crazy. Maybe it
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