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Quintessential Fall
No, this is not fall in Arkansas. I wish that I could say that it was, but in fact, it is still very green in these parts. This is quintessential New England, a perfect fall day in central Massachusetts. While the trees here are taking their time to change, today I reminiscence on fall in New […]
MoreMarket Saturdays
One thing that I had a really hard time with when we lived in Boston was how hard it was for me to get to a local farmer’s market. I never found one in my neighborhood, and I didn’t always have much time to visit the one that I knew of downtown. I did find […]
MoreNew England Lobster Rolls
New Englanders take their lobster rolls seriously. There’s a science to this meal, and everyone has their own solution. Some like it warm, and some like it cold. Some like their meat frisked with mayo, and others like it naked with a side of drawn butter. Some like only tail meat, while others enjoy the […]
MoreJe T’aime, Paris
For as long as I can remember, I have loved all things Paris. I can’t recall what started this obsession, but when I was 13 years old, I decided to paint my room hot pink, decorating my walls with Parisian icons. During holidays, I’d always receive French-related gifts, and I started studying the language in […]
MoreHerb-Infused Simple Syrup
There’s a lot that I love about being back in the South. The people are friendlier, for one, and I don’t always feel so rushed to get things done. People move a bit slower around here, which often annoys me, but it’s a nice change of pace. I went to the post office the other […]
MoreHello from Arkansas
Over the past six weeks we’ve traveled to two continents, seven countries, and five states. After nearly two months of travel, our nomadic lifestyle has finally come to an end. Since my last post we returned to the U.S., enjoyed a few days in Boston, visited family in upstate New York, crossed the border to […]
MoreHello From Tuscany
Our time in Italy, and in Europe, is quickly coming to an end. After weeks of travel, picnic dinners, and a few questionable hotel rooms, we will soon be heading back to the states. I thought a part of me would be excited to return home by this point. A small part, but nonetheless, a […]
MoreHello From Venice
Setbacks are bound to happen while on vacation. They never fail. Although we’ve had a few close calls, we’ve always been able to work with the snafus that have threatened to ruin our day. We almost got stranded in the middle of nowhere Germany one night, but after a mad dash, we hopped our train […]
MoreHello From Switzerland
Since my last post, we’ve visited the beer capital of the world, drank a liter at the Hofbrauhaus, saw a concentration camp, visited a fairy tale castle, and hiked the Swiss Alps. The Bernese Alps are the kind of place where you wouldn’t be suprised if a deer talked to you, if a bird sang […]
MoreHello From Germany
It’s hard to believe that 10 days have passed since we left the states. Our days have been filled with museums, monuments, and lots of great food. We’ve seen some of the world’s best artwork and architecture, and have dined on some of the most delicious cuisines. We are becoming professional picnickers, and our settings […]
MoreSo Long, Farewell
As much as I’ve avoided admitting it, this is sadly our last week living in Boston. We’ve finished what we moved here for, and now it is time for us to move on. We don’t know exactly what is next for us, but we are excited to find out. For now, we have one last […]
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