I can’t resist alliteration. 😉
That said, we did have a great time with our family and friends over Memorial Day weekend. We drove down Friday afternoon and stayed with Sean’s dad and stepmom. We had sushi for dinner and played cards. It was a nice event of catching up and celebrating the closing of our new house!
The next morning we headed to my grandparent’s house after a yummy breakfast of homemade bagels with lox and cream cheese. Continue reading
I know it’s been a long time since my last post – almost two months – but I’m ready to get back to a more regular posting schedule. We’ve been incredibly busy with the sale of our current home, buying a new home, traveling, and planning for the move.
However, I still think of our Southeast Asia honeymoon frequently and have so much more I want to share. Being the foodies that we are, we went on a nighttime food tour while we were in Bangkok and it was a great way to experience a bit of the city during our very short visit there. We had a funny, lively and charming guide who was passionate about food and excited to share traditional Thai dishes with our group. The cool tuk-tuks that drove us from place to place and by popular sights added a nice touch of culture to the outing.
In this post, I’ll go through a few of the dishes we had that we loved and became the best things that we ate in Bangkok. Continue reading
Instagram is great, isn’t it? I’m always inspired when scrolling through my feed. This recipe is an adaptation of one I saw from @thefeedfeed a few weeks ago – and it turned out great with some of my personal tweaks. Tender lamb and leafy greens combine with herbs and an egg-lemon sauce to bring out a Turkish style in an overall delicious dish. Continue reading
We took a cooking class at the Mia Resort in Nha Trang, Vietnam on our honeymoon and the first dish we made was traditional Vietnamese spring rolls. This post is a how-to on making them, as well as how to make them as an interactive appetizer for a party. We did this recently with our friends and it was a big hit!
We left Nha Trang for the Mia Resort on December 30, 2014. The drive took about 30 minutes and was all along the coastline with stunning views of the mountains meeting the sea. We turned into the resort and were immediately prompted to drop our bags and go to the bar for a welcome drink…and to take in this view:
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From my last post about Saigon, I wrote that I had been motion-sick and miserable on the overnight train to Nha Trang, in addition to finding the train dirty and uncomfortable. I was definitely looking forward to brighter days in this beach town – and I was not disappointed. Look at that view…brighter days, indeed! We were ready for the final leg of our trip in Nha Trang and at the nearby Mia Resort. Continue reading
Sean and I have been on a serious Asian food kick since returning from our Southeast Asia honeymoon at the beginning of the year. We’ve been experimenting with new flavors, visiting Asian grocery stores in Atlanta, and making some recipes from our Vietnamese cooking class.
But it was the threat of an ice storm that had me leaving work early and running to the grocery store that resulted in this delicious bok choy stir-fry.
Yes, you read that right. A selfie tour. When you’re a traveling duo and want a photo together, a selfie is often the only solution. As I was going through our trip photos, I realized we had several and that it was a cool overview of our trip. Enjoy! Continue reading
