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A Motorbike Tour Through Hue, Vietnam

A Motorbike Tour Through Hue, Vietnam

It’s time to turn back the clock a few weeks to happier times and talk about my day in Hue, perched on the back of a motorbike. 

Sunday Somethings

Sunday Somethings

It’s been an exhausting week, in more ways than one. Mom was in the hospital. I bought a condo.  The daily grind continued.  I’m tired, and while it’ll eventually get back to normal, it’s going to be a long few weeks before Crawley and I are…

The Imperial City in Hue, Vietnam

The Imperial City in Hue, Vietnam

After our eve on the seven seas (or, Ha Long Bay), we had a few hours pit stop back in Hanoi before leaving the northern parts and catching an overnight train to Hue, located in Central Vietnam.

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A Night on Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

A Night on Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Recap of our overnight sailing trip on Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, including a stop to see the magnificent caves at Sung Sot Cave, a UNECO world heritage site.

Sunday Somethings

Sunday Somethings

Hello, Sunday. It’s been a hard week.  Getting back into post-vacation swing is always a challenge, but this one…takes the cake. That, combined with the tragedies we are all facing here and abroad, no news to share, but a song that popped into my head,…

Kimchi and Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Kimchi and Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

It’s so funny how what was once such a hated vegetable is, of late, having its day in the sun times ten. Brussels are everywhere and, a favorite of mine, I’m eating them up without shame or hesitation. Here’s a new iteration, kimchi and bacon roasted brussels sprouts, and I suspect you’ll love ’em.

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Sunday Somethings

Sunday Somethings

I’m still hopping southward in Vietnam with my girls, but I realized that while I scheduled some recipes to share, I neglected my usual Sunday one-way banter. Lounging around our hotel with some free time, I thought I’d get you up to speed on what’s…

Custard Breakfast Parfaits

Custard Breakfast Parfaits

Custard Breakfast Parfaits are an indulgent answer to regular ones- swapping rich custard for the typical healthy yogurt and adding burnt oranges.

Jambalaya

Jambalaya

In case you haven’t looked at the calendar recently, it appears that Mardi Gras is once again upon us. And because of it, this jambalaya is also upon us.

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Buffalo Chicken Wings

Buffalo Chicken Wings

Traditional Buffalo-style chicken wings, twice fried and coated in a healthy dose of butter and Frank’s Red Hot sauce. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.