Nothing tastes homier and more comforting than apple pie. Apple trees originated in Asia, and this fruit has spread across the world. In fact, apples are one of the most popular fruits on the planet. Often, apples are baked into tempting desserts. Apple pie is beloved in many countries and cultures around the globe. But […]
Pancake Houses of the Netherlands
September 12, 2020 40 Comments
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
July 28, 2020 30 Comments
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Strawberry Picking with Kids Near LEGOLAND California
April 28, 2014 15 Comments
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 […]
