There’s something in the air, and we don’t just mean fall leaves blowing off the trees. Spirits seem to swirl around us in October. Or maybe it’s the spirits we’re concocting in this roundup of Halloween cocktail ideas. No matter which of these fall cocktails you choose, you’re sure to give your Halloween season a memorable autumnal twist. […]
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Pancake Houses of the Netherlands
Dutch pancakes aren’t just for breakfast in the Netherlands. These tasty pan-fried cakes can be served as a savory meal, a snack, or a sweet dessert. Typically, these Dutch treats are thinner and larger than American flapjacks, but thicker than French crêpes. (Dutch pancakes, however, should not be confused with Dutch babies, puffy cakes similar […]
Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Around the World
August 27, 2020 45 Comments
Is there anything more comforting than a good grilled cheese sandwich? Definitely not, in my humble opinion. As a kid growing up in the U.S., nothing could beat the melty goodness of Kraft American cheese nestled between two pan fried slices of white bread slathered with butter. My love of a good grilled cheese made […]
What It’s Like to Use PlateJoy Custom Meal Plans
You know those nights when you stare hopelessly into the pantry and fridge trying to figure out what in the world to make for dinner? If you’re like me, then that struggle takes place pretty much every night. Thankfully, PlateJoy custom meals plans make meal planning easy for busy families. It’s not a meal delivery […]
5 Reasons to Buy a Traeger BBQ Smoker for Dad
June 10, 2020 42 Comments
I know, I know. A Traeger electric BBQ smoker may sound like just another toy that will get tucked away in some forgotten corner of the garage – like that exercise machine Dad swore he’d use. A Traeger grill is different, though. My wife bought me one a couple of years ago and I still […]
Try these 8 Traditional British Foods with Funny Names
April 1, 2020 37 Comments
Toad in the hole may not sound very appetizing. Despite the odd name, though, this comfort food is very delicious and popular in Great Britain. As an American expat living in the U.K., I have discovered lots of traditional British foods with funny names. For a little taste of life on the other side of […]
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 […]
Strawberry Picking with Kids Near LEGOLAND California
Strawberry picking with kids may not be on the top of your list of things to do during a visit to San Diego or Carlsbad, but after a couple of fun-packed days riding roller coasters and kiddie rides at LEGOLAND California, your family will probably be ready for a nature-inspired down day. Lucky for you, there is Carlsbad […]
