Canada is known for its maple products, but one will always reign supreme in my house– maple cream cookies. Any time I fly through Canada, my kids demand I bring them back a box (or two) of these small, cream-filled sandwich cookies. Since I can’t fly to Canada right now, and the shop ones in …
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When I am stressed out or not feeling like myself, there are two things that typically spark joy back into my life: shopping and baking. The former isn’t great on my wallet and the latter doesn’t help my waistline. That being said, I find baking to be an activity that not only calms my mind …
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As any pumpkin lover knows, pumpkin pie spice is just this side of heaven. While I’m not a big fan of pumpkin spiced lattes (oh, the horror!), I do love a good pumpkin cocktail with all of the luscious flavors that cinnamon sticks, nutmeg and clove bring to it. Inspired by the Shenandoah Mountains While …
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Gingerbread sandwich cookies are one of the most delicious and decadent ways to celebrate the holiday season… or just autumn rolling in. Those warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg remind us of pumpkin picking, Christmas cookies and little crunchy gingerbread men. Quick History of Gingerbread While gingerbread cookies are popular in Germany, thanks …
For those who have been to England, Scotland or Ireland, you know that a well-baked scones can be just this side of heaven. A dry scone can leave you parched and never wanting more. Luckily, I’ve had amazing scones during my travels, as I have a weakness for baked goods. When it comes to scone …
Whenever I look back on my first trip to Paris, I remember the pouring rain we were greeted with on our first day. We got soaked. It’s wasn’t pretty. Oh, and we did a bike tour in the rain. The rest of the trip would be lovely, with blue skies and mild weather, but April …
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It finally happened. My husband and I escaped our children on our anniversary weekend to spend a little over 24 hours in Yellowstone National Park. This less than 3-day Yellowstone vacation itinerary filled with day trips was not ideal, but it is all the time we had. I was speaking at a conference in Montana, …
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If you have ever been to an American grocery store, you have probably seen a bright orange bag filled with bread in a display case. Hawaiian dinner rolls are a favorite at Thanksgiving, used as sandwich bread and even an afternoon snack with tea. When you think about the islands of Hawaii, you don’t necessarily …
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Holidays, especially the Christmas season, are some of the best times to celebrate traditions across the globe. Each country, and even city or community, has their own way to ring in the season, through festivals, recipes and decor. Sweden is no different, as they celebrate St. Lucia Day in December during Advent with lussekatter (lussebullar) …
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Stockholm is an eclectic city known for its unique art scene, historical landmarks, trendy shops and diverse cuisine. It is also famous for the city-wide practice of fika But, what is Swedish fika? I’m so glad you asked. The Art of Swedish Fika Fika is a beloved Swedish term that loosely translates to a relaxing …
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