My very favorite thing to do as a tourist is to shop for food. Usually the first stop I make in a new place is at the supermarket, where I take my time strolling down each of the aisles, noticing all ... READ the POST
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My Expat Life: On Making Comparisons (Guest Post)
Hello everyone! My family and I are away someplace sunny for the week, and so today I have a friend guest posting here for you. Diane is an expat friend currently living in Germany, and she writes at ... READ the POST
Lessons From My Butcher: Breaking Down a Hind Quarter of Beef (Part 1)
Today, I'd like to take you through a tutorial on breaking down a hind quarter of beef! We'll do this in two or three parts. Over a year ago, I had the chance to have an afternoon of butchery lessons ... READ the POST
Hurray!! Pruned: Blossoming Through Life’s Difficult Seasons is Here!
Alright, Friends-- today's the day! My ebook, Pruned, is ready for you! Writing this book has been such a thrilling and terrifying and wonderful process. It feels pretty amazing to have an idea ... READ the POST
Making Cauliflower Rice: 3 Different Ways
If you have been reading my food posts at all, you know by now that I love cauliflower rice. It's such a perfect and versatile side for so many dishes, and it takes so little time to get it going. ... READ the POST
Photo Essay: Winter Beauty at Wyken Vineyards
Today I have some photos to share with you. Jeff and I enjoyed a date last Monday. It was Martin Luther King's birthday, and Jeff had the day off but Amelia, being in an English school, did not-- so ... READ the POST
