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
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
Cauliflower Breadsticks
1 Head of Cauliflower1/4 C Egg Whites or 2 Large Eggs1/2 C shredded Mozzarella + 1/2 C for topping1/2 C shredded Parmesan1t Italian Seasoning1/4t ground Black PepperPinch of SaltMarinara Sauce of your choice for dipping Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Rinse cauliflower, remove leaves and cut into florets. In
Shrimp and Artichokes
1lb Peeled and deveined Shrimp3T Land O Lakes Canola Butter20 Cherry Tomatoes cut in half2 Cups Artichoke Hearts12oz Pasta of your choice1/2 C white wine1/2 C Chicken or Vegetable Stock1/4 C Basil Leaves chopped1/2 C Parmesan Cheese In large pot add 4 cups water and a pinch of salt. When
Seafood Paella
6 C Seafood Stock1t saffron threads1/2 lb white fish cut in chunks1 dozen mussels1 dozen Clams1 dozen Peeled and Deveined Shrimp2 Lobster Tails cut in chunks8 cloves Garlic minced2T chopped Fresh Parsley1T chopped Fresh Thyme2t Sweet Smoked Paprika1 Shallot or Small Onion1 Red Pepper1 Large Tomato chopped4T Olive Oil2 C