Travelers Notebook
Pura Vida….Travel Journey to Costa Rica and Green Plantain Ceviche
Nestled between Nicaragua to its north, and Panama to the southeast, and sharing two coastlines with the Pacific and the Caribbean lies the Republic of Costa Rica. With a 3-hour car ride from the Liberia airport to our first adventure in the Arenal region there was plenty of time to soak up the scenic landscape.
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dessert
All That…And A No Bake Peanut Butter Pie Too
“To be outstanding get comfortable with being uncomfortable” ~ Unknown If you have been to North Carolina there is no disagreement, its a beautiful state from its bustling cities, expansive farmland, to the mountain landscape of southern Appalachia. Getting off the beaten path and taking the road a little less traveled results in the
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Cocktails
Savoring the Season: A Southern Old-Fashioned Cocktail
Our good friends invited us over for a new cocktail they were enjoying. Typically, not fan of whiskeys but we were pleasantly surprised. Old fashioned cocktails have a place in American culture. This cocktail dates back to 1806. A recipe which included a mix of spirits of any kind, water, sugar cubes and bitters.
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Travelers Notebook
Atlanta on my Mind
Who say’s you can’t create an urban farm in your neighborhood on less than an acre? After a stay at the The Social Goat Bed and Breakfast in downtown Atlanta Georgia I am rethinking my situation. Gone is the 5 acre dream! Folks, I just need a new neighborhood to move into. I promise to share my
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Sunday Supper
The Luck of the Irish and Traditional Shepherd’s Pie
Ireland is like one big picnic spot ~Bailey Knapp I feel like I need to start this post with a resounding “America there is nothing Irish about corned beef and cabbage!” Okay, there I feel better. Who knew? It is believed that when the Irish came to America corned beef was cheap, readily available
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Food + Drink
Sunday Supper: Adoración’s Spanish Paella
Paella is a classic Spanish dish that is defined as a rice stew A dish made of saffron flavored rice with chicken, shellfish, and a variety of other ingredients cooked together to create a communal style meal, meaning that everyone finds a place around the pan to enjoy. Americans tend to lean into the belief