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Blue Cheese Dressing
Do you ever just stand there at the grocery store and stare at the umpteen salad dressings and hem and haw over what looks the most natural and fresh? If you are like me, you have realized that sometimes making dressing is just the only way to truly enjoy a special meal. Well, yesterday was Father’s Day so…
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The Colorado Peach
Road Trip!!! We all know how much I love Greece, but believe me when I say that America is truly a wonder. Being that I was born in Colorado and hubby was born in Georgia, its really no surprise that discussions of peaches are common in our household. Usually, while rolling along the highway…
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Mycenae
The Tomb of Clytemnestra This is it…the last little peek inside our two month journey in Ancient Greece! But don’t fret because I have put it all together in one great book, “I’ll Take the Stairs” (available at blurb.com) for all you adventurous people out there who want to know about travel in Greece. Another…
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My New Book
To take a peak inside my new book, “I’ll Take the Stairs” click here. You can preview the first 15 pages! I’ll Take the Stairs is the Ultimate Guide for your Zesty Greek Adventure! Featuring Travel Tips and Tidbits to travel light, stay longer and spend less so you and your family can truly experience the Greek…
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Polson, Montana
Let’s Travel through time in America! Wondering what you should stop and see while driving through Montana this summer? Well, don’t worry because in addition to the stunning scenes at Glacier National Park, Yellowstone and numerous other amazing state parks and sites, this is a must see attraction for you and your family. It’s The Miracle of America Museum located on Memory Lane…
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German Bierocks
This recipe for German Hamburgers or “Bierocks” came to me from my Great Grandmother Hans (who also gave me Homemade Noodles!) All my life I thought my mom was saying “Beer Rocks”, how funny! Basically, if you make homemade dough, this is not a dish to do when you are in a hurry, but for the purpose…
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Simple Caesar Salad Dressing
Today is just the kind of day where I feel like keeping things fresh and simple! I am also totally ready for summer and farmer’s markets and cookouts with friends!!!! Store bought dressings just don’t get it done and your friends will be so delighted when you whip up this homemade dressing for them the next time…
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The Stairs of Palamidi
Of the thousands of ancient steps we climbed while in Greece, these steps changed me… Throughout life we all have climbs of sorts but this journey to Greece was absolutely life changing! We climbed steps in Meteora Discovered Mystery Staircases in Tolo Walked up steps in The Ancient Theater of Epidavros Explored wonderful archaeological sites( in blistering heat)…
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Day Cruise to Hydra and Spetses
Two days before the close of our Greek Adventure, we decided to squeeze in one more thrill. Pegasus Cruises take groups on day trips over to the Saronic Islands of Hydra and Spetses. The luxury yacht style boats leave the Tolo Harbor on various days at 8 AM and bring cruisers back around 7 PM. Our…
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Souvlaki
There are many ways to make Souvlaki, which is basically meat on a skewer. As we made our way around the country of Greece, sampling every single possible type, we discovered it is always delish! I was reminded the other day, by my Souvlaki-loving husband that the great thing about cuisine in Greece (and I am sure other Mediterranean countries) is the…
Snipping the Thyme
Printable Art and Stories from a Life Well Wandered
Snipping the Thyme 