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
Egg Roll in a Bowl
1 package Vermicelli Rice Noodles8oz Ground Beef6 C Broccoli Slaw2 C Bean Sprouts6T Low Sodium Soy Sauce1T Sesame Oil3T Sweet and Sour Sauce2T Sweet Thai Chili Sauce1T Hoisin Sauce1T Fish Sauce1T Olive OilSesame Seeds Fill a large pot with hot water and soak noodles for 10-15 minutes or until soft.
Moroccan Lamb with Spinach and Chickpeas
I am always looking for delicious recipes to make for Ash and Jacs. We are eating pretty healthy these days and love anything that uses Mediterranean spices. I brought home some from Cyprus and Egypt that I am enjoying incorporating into new dinner dishes. This is a one pan, very
Instant Pot Tortilla Soup with Chicken, Spinach and Avocado
I enjoy cooking in my instant pot, but my favorite thing to cook is chicken thighs. They take on great flavor and practically melt in your mouth. I decided to try my hand at Tortilla Soup but I couldn’t find a recipe that I liked so came up with my