The easiest way to keep children’s hands and mouths busy on road trips or flights is with snacks, snacks and more snacks. Snacks that travel well keep kids content during the journey and fueled up for fun on the go. Let’s dig into these nine time-saving travel snacks and food suggestions for kids that are […]
FOOD & DRINKS
Best Fall Cocktail Recipes from Across the USA
September 28, 2018 38 Comments
All over the United States, as summer slips into her fall sweaters and wraps up against the coming chill, bartenders create tasty libations to warm us from the inside. Join us on a tour of the country’s nine best fall cocktail recipes you can make any time of year. Autumn’s Ambrosia Crimson & Rye in New […]
10 Best Restaurants in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
July 20, 2018 26 Comments
So much of the soul of a place can be revealed through local flavors and food traditions. My family’s love of Mexican cuisine is part of the reason we chose San Miguel de Allende, Mexico as the location of our month-long expat experience and why we long to move to this city. I must admit […]
Munich with Kids – Beyond Beer and Pretzels in Bavaria’s Capital
January 18, 2018 41 Comments
Ninety minutes after our flight touched down in Munich from LAX, my husband was downing a liter of beer at a picturesque beer garden. Meanwhile, my children stuffed hunks of giant pretzels in their mouths and I gazed at swans floating in a nearby lake. This scene sums up our glorious week in Munich with […]
6 Halloween Cocktail Recipes To Die For
October 27, 2017 30 Comments
There’s something in the air, and we don’t just mean the leaves blowing off the trees. Spirits seem to swirl around us in October. Or maybe it’s the spirits we’re stirring up here, in our roundup of Halloween cocktail recipes. We asked bartenders to tell us about their favorite cocktails for the spookiest time of year. Replicate them if […]
Tips for Traveling with Children with Life Threatening Food Allergies
August 18, 2017 23 Comments
Travel is awesome. Food allergies are not. Vacations should be about relaxation, exploration and connection. With one in 13 children under the age of 18 facing life threatening food allergies, however, close to 15 million parents worry about how to handle a severe allergic reaction while away from home. I don’t let my children’s allergies keep our family from seeing […]
How to Host a March Madness Beer Tasting Tournament
March 2, 2017 31 Comments
March Madness is that time of year when you get to slip on that old college sweatshirt, invite some friends over to watch the big game, and cheer on your alma mater. If your team has made it to the big dance, that is. You already have the food down – wings, chips and dip, […]
10 Tips for Visiting a Brewery with Kids
February 7, 2017 28 Comments
Should you visit a brewery with kids? As a beer enthusiast and dad, I answer that question with an emphatic, “Yes!” At the same time, I understand why children in breweries could annoy some patrons. But I believe we can all get along and enjoy a pint (or sippy cup) together. This is why I […]
Thoughtfully Themed Gift Boxes Review and Giveaway
November 28, 2016 77 Comments
Why wrack your brain and waste your time trying to find the perfectly themed gift? Thoughtfully.com will do the work for you! Choose from gift boxes for men, women, and families. This new website offers gifts for Christmas, New Years, birthdays, or any time of year. Plus, now you can enter to win your choice from their Thoughtfully […]
Tailgate Burger Bar ~ Turn Condiments from Ho-Hum to Touchdown!
October 21, 2016 43 Comments
My family’s fall weekends are filled with football. On Saturdays, we cheer on our alma mater, the Miami Hurricanes, and on Sundays, we yell at the TV for the hometown Carolina Panthers. But bland hamburgers and hot dogs are a bore. Interesting condiments are key to a tasty game day. Plain old ketchup and mayonnaise? Ho-hum. We spice […]
Fluffy Pumpkin Muffins Recipe with a Surprising Ingredient
October 19, 2016 26 Comments
You’ll never guess the secret ingredient of these impossibly light and fluffy pumpkin muffins…prunes! You might ask, “How could muffins made with whole wheat flour, pumpkin, and PRUNES be fluffy forcryingoutloud?!” Well, you would not be the first to question this. But trust me. You will be amazed and delighted by this fluffy pumpkin muffins recipe! Not a […]
How to Get Picky Kids to Eat Vegetables and Fruits
August 1, 2016 77 Comments
Getting picky kids to eat fruits and vegetables can be a real challenge. As mom to a very (VERY!) picky eater, I know. Even adventurous young eaters may shy away from spinach, broccoli and other good-for-you choices. As parents, we want our children to grow up healthy and strong, with a good relationship to food. […]
Fun and Tasty Things to Do in Cologne, Germany
May 3, 2016 17 Comments
Cologne, Germany is known for its gothic cathedral and its unique Kölsch beer. It’s also the birthplace of the world’s first eau de cologne and home to some of the best shopping in the country. Bring a big appetite and good walking shoes when visiting this German city because there’s lots to eat and explore. […]
