Exploring the Places No One is Talking About
I love to bake anyway and having all this extra time has been fun adventure for my baking skills. This last week I decided to try my hand at making scones. They ended up being much simpler than I expected them to be and I can’t wait to attempt some varieties with my next batch,
If you ever get the opportunity to go to Italy take a bus or a train and simply enjoy the beauty of the countryside. Take public transport so that you can take that time to graze out the window and simply enjoy the beauty. These photos are on the way from Rome to Florence at
During our recent down time I have been stocking up on gear. In addition to trekking poles Keltin and I picked up a couple of hammocks from Madera Outdoors. These are the kind meant to sting up and relax in at the park, maybe nap for a bit in the sun with a nice breeze.
No series on Italy would be complete without a discussion of the glorious food. When I was there it was to study and I some how got away with taking a pairing food and wine class. There is nothing better than studying wine in Italy. I don’t remember what all of these wine are but
One of the things that I loved about Florence and Italy in general was the street artists. You can find them by following the music or the laughter. In addition to the performers and musicians there are painters and other artisans selling their work in the piazzas. I spent more money than I want to
Last year before Keltin and I went to Colorado we picked him up a set of trekking poles at REI. Well, I loved them too. That Colorado altitude gets to me when I can really only train at Texas altitude. The trekking poles were really useful at the Great Sand Dunes National Park. I took
I wanted a fun, simple recipe to make for the weekend and I came up with one that it is super easy and way too tasty. Next time I make this I’ll make sure there are more people around to share it with so I can’t eat it all. Graham Cracker Pie Crust Favorite Ice
When you think about the skyline of Florence, the impressive dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore first comes to mind. The masterpiece of the Italian Renissance, a master of architecture and engineering by Brunelleschi. The magnificent dome is not the only thing to rise above the homes in Florence, so to does
Title: Magician: ApprenticeAuthor: Raymond E. FeistPublication Date: 1992Publishing House: Bantam Books I have had this book sitting on my to-read-shelf for longer that I want to admit and with shelter-in-place I finally decided it was time to read it. I’m glad that I did. This book is the first book in the Riftwar Saga. From
Since I can’t travel at the moment I have been enjoying the details around the neighborhood! Bear is also enjoying all the extra walks. Stay safe, we will all get through this together – even if we are apart. INSTAGRAM│FACEBOOK│TWITTER│YOUTUBE
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