One big plus of living on the East Coast/in North Carolina, is that we’re only a 4-hour drive away from D.C.! I have fond memories of going on a trip to the capitol with my family while in high school (we even stayed in the National Cathedral) and visiting with my sister during the Cherry […]
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Tea IQ: Herbal Tea
As I’ve may have mentioned before, I’m a proud tea drinker. My mom is a big tea drinker, and although I thought it tasted like weird water up until I was a teenager, a trip to Ireland and then a semester in England opened my eyes to the beauty that is a cup of tea. […]
Mother’s Day Memories
It’s Mother’s Day this weekend and while I’m not a mother yet, it’s got me thinking about my wonderful mother and the food-related memories I share with her (which include tea, pie, Southern favorites, crumbles and crisps, Indian food in Myanmar and much more). In that vein, I asked some of you Facebook friends to […]
Mini Breakfast Ideas
Here’s an idea: Make a breakfast dish that you can eat throughout the week and that is easily grab-and-go! That way, you’re not stuck at work or chasing your kids grabbing whatever is handy to eat as a snack. I don’t know about you, but if I don’t get a substantial breakfast, I will be […]
Ingredient of the Month: Thyme
You might have thought that this month’s start ingredient would have been strawberries or rhubarb or something seasonal, and I thought about those. But, I decided on going with an ingredient that I’ve been using a lot lately and is wonderful for EVERY season! Let’s talk about thyme. It’s an herb that is crazy easy […]
