Oh, hello there.
How's it been?
So, admittedly, lately I have not done a good job at keeping up with my recent travels, culinary feats and locavore adventures. Why? Mostly the move to the new house, new job and other life-changing event. You know, I'm sure you are right there with me.
For months now I have been collecting images and stories, hoping to catch up this winter break. I was going to write an amazing recaps, like one on our trip to LA, where we dined at places like Abigaile and Canele, stayed in the cutest AirBnB in Hermosa Beach, relaxed on the beach, visited Getty Villa and the Broad museums. Or cover the past two Podcasts and Casserole supper meals that included a breakfast night and a Tapas-style meal. And I knew that once winter came I would have two weeks staycation. TWO WEEKS(!) of time to write and update and organize!
But, as you guessed, "man plans, God laughs."
Read moreSince my sister moved to Minneapolis a few years ago, I have taken a trip there nearly every 12-18 months. Never too long, but just enough time to experience various parts of the city. On this quick trip, I sat back and let me sister plan the entire weekend. We were there to celebrate her new baby’s (my Godson’s) baptism, so I figured that it would be best to let her make the arrangements.
We arrived late on a Friday night and headed straight to our AirBnB located off of Lake Calhoun. A few moments to settle in and then it was directly to Lake & Irving Restaurant for a nightcap. It was quiet in the Uptown Minneapolis neighborhood, we stayed for a couple of drinks and headed to sleep at our quaint AirBnB.
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Sometimes less words are better, and that is especially true when traveling to naturally beautiful places such as Chile. So rather than explain adnauseum everything Matt and I jam packed into two weeks in Chile, I will show you. It was amazing, Chile is a beautiful country. I can't wait to go back.
Cities explored:
- Santiago
- Valparaiso
- Valdivia
- Niebla
- Santa Cruz
- Antuco
Read moreI love the Northeast. There is something about all the history, culture, and architecture that has always made me feel at home. I also appreciate the fact that I can usually get my fill of sights, sounds and tastes when I am there.
Last Fall, Matt and I had planned to surprise a friend in New York for his birthday. But, with all the chaos of his accident and the knowingly frigid temperature in December, we rescheduled for this Spring. We are lucky to have a ton of friends and some family in and around New York City, so staying there is always a bit more interesting and easier on the budget.
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