I visited Arizona a few years ago and hiked in Sedona, AZ with a girlfriend. While there, we passed a variety of beautiful succulents. We don’t see many succulents in Florida, so I loved this local flora. They are sturdy, yet pretty, plants that are perfectly suited for the harsh climates and weather of the…
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Margarita (The Florida Keys)
Margaritas and the sunshine go together like peanut butter and jelly. To us, they’re synonymous with afternoons at the beach and carefree summer evenings. They’re also synonymous with the Florida Keys! Traveler Interview – Christina Loiacono from Zerve Our Margarita recipe is healthier than some as we do not use any simple syrups. In fact,…
Oven Fried Okra (Savannah, Georgia)
Hey Y’all! Savannah, Georgia is full of American history, cobblestone streets and great southern cooking. Oven Fried Okra is a health(ier) take on the southern favorite pan-fried okra. This recipe is light on calories, but heavy on taste! I’ve modified my recipe just a smidge from Cookin’ Cowgirl. Things to Check Out in New Jersey…
Falafel (Dubai, UAE)
Michael and I spent four nights in Dubai, UAE in 2012. While there we tried falafel at one of the many, many malls. (Dubai is the ONLY place in the world where malls can count as “sightseeing” and “travel” in my opinion!) This traditionally Arab dish is derived from chickpeas or garbanzo beans. Falafel (Dubai,…
Chicken and Stir-Fry Noodles (Thailand)
Michael and I LOVE Thai food, so it’s no surprise that we took a cooking class while in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Below is a modified version of the recipe I used while in Thailand. Bringing the Desert to Florida with Succulents Ingredients: Directions:
Marinated Bison Steaks (Colorado, US)
We’ve explored Denver, Colorado and its surrounding areas multiple times and each time a bison sighting has eluded us! However, we’ve not left without sampling the areas local cuisine, which includes this bovine. Bison meat is not only flavorful, but healthy. It is lower in saturated fat (when compared to beef) and is a great…
Black Bean Burritos (Belize)
We’ve not been to Mexico in our travels (yet), but we have been to a Belize. As these two countries share a border, it is no surprise that there are many similarities between their cuisines. Here is my take on a black bean burrito. Five on Five – Sunsets Ingredients: Directions: This meal is quick,…