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North Macedonia: Burek (Meat Pie)
It took a long time just to start this one and gather up some thoughts. I am also suffering a post-Thanksgiving turkey hangover to boggle my brain even more. I’ve learned about Macedonia, I can even regurgitate some fun facts about Alexander the Great. But, like most things from 10th-grade…
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My Comfort Food: Chicken Fricasse
Today is my virtual Friday, my favorite night of the week. I’m finally off work tomorrow and no one else in Team Thomas is. I’m just filled with all the mom hopes and dreams that go into thinking about such a glorious day- the kids in school and a husband…
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Travel: San Francisco – City by the Bay
We moved to Denver with pioneer hearts, ready to discover the West. We had traversed the hotspots of the American Southeast – Savannah, Charleston, Asheville, Greenville and more. Fast forward to the summer of 2019, we literally went from sea to shining sea. We had started out the summer with…
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A Steamboat Springs Vaction – Pt. 1
I don’t know about you, but to me, the Summer of 2020 – Summer of Lockdown- was reminiscent of a horror film. The term cabin fever took on a whole new meaning. Caught up in the confusion/responsibility of trying to protect our family and those around us; we, like pretty…
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We did a Cleanse: Ideas to Survive It!
You read that correctly. We did a cleanse, the very first time ever – ten days of making good choices and intentions for healthier living. Ten days of growing self-awareness of what I was eating and putting into my body. Ten days of mocktails to make it to the end,…
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Missing Persons, Destin-ation Unknown
We did something very, very sneaky a week or two ago… We took a total spur of the moment trip to Florida for one heck of a well needed, sit at the beach all day, weekend hideaway. In a matter of 30 minutes, we booked airline tickets, found our Airbnb,…
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Celebrate Oktoberfest at Home with Crispy Schnitzel!
Nothing says Oktoberfest quite like a crispy golden schnitzel served with warm Käsespätzle. Other than maybe a giant pretzel. This easy German schnitzel recipe brings all the cozy Bavarian beer hall vibes straight into your kitchen — without requiring a plane ticket to Munich or lederhosen that cost more than…
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Oshi Palav Recipe – Traditional Tajik Rice Pilaf
Oshi Palav is considered the national dish of Tajikistan and is often called the “king of meals.” It is traditionally prepared for weddings, celebrations, and gatherings with friends and family. Oshi Palav is a traditional Tajik rice pilaf made with rice, meat, carrots, onions, and fragrant spices such as cumin.…
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Shrimp Saganaki – Greek Tomato & Feta Shrimp Dish
Shrimp Saganaki (Greek: Garídes Saganáki) is a classic Greek seafood dish made with shrimp, tomatoes, feta cheese, and a hint of ouzo or lemon juice. Traditionally cooked in a small, shallow pan called a saganaki, this dish is part of the meze culture of Greece—perfect for sharing with family and…
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San Marino: Nidi di Rondine
YouTube – Here We Come… This is the first chapter of the Global Kidchen. I should preface the start-up of this little blog by saying, the kid’s excitement was really starting to build up the more we talked about our ideas and throughout the so-called ‘mapping’ sessions. As excited as…