Escapades
Tropical Adventures
Puerto Vallarta
My first visit to Mexico was to Puerto Vallarta about 25 years ago and have been there so many time I lost count a long time ago. My first advice is to not get sucked in by the timeshare people and the easiest way is to already have airport transfers.
Mexico
I love Mexico and hope to retire in Cozumel but I have visited a few other places so will share my experiences here.
Playa Del Carmen
I started going to the Eastern side of Mexico in 2013, it was before I started diving but I missed snorkeling which you really cannot do in Puerto Vallarta. We decided to go to Playa del Carmen for our first trip to that side not on a cruise. After doing
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