We had a wedding in Huntsville, Alabama last week and my husband Zeke and I decided to make a Road Trip out of it. First stop, Tallahassee, Florida to visit my son Christopher, daughter-in-law Courtney and grandchildren Liam (4) and Luke (2). We visited them in their new house in
We were all a little taken aback when my Mom mentioned, kind of casually, she wanted to go back to Santa Domingo, where she’d lived as a new bride and mother. I knew, at one point, she’d wanted to go to the Galapagos but when I asked her recently about
So, it is the calm before the storm. I am here, in Steamboat Springs, alone in my Mom’s condo. My husband Zeke left this morning, Christopher Courtney, Liam and Luke arrive tomorrow night. I am making Bison Chili in anticipation of their arrival. A.J., Wyatt and Phoenix arrive Friday and
After a long weekend in New York (it even snowed!) I felt inspired to add a couple more additions to my trend forecast for 2025. I had friends in New Jersey that we would visit for the summer and they would be the first to get movies, songs, dances etc…
So we recently returned from a two-week trip to France. We wanted to go someplace special to celebrate our 20 year anniversary and Zeke had always wanted to go to Normandy and see the beaches of D-Day and the American Cemetery. He watched Band of Brothers in preparation. Once we
So, as mentioned in my previous post, the anniversary of our first date was February 7th. When Zeke proposed to me on Christmas Day in 2003, he invited me to New York on this date to go pick out the diamond for my engagement ring. The weather was freezing and
The appeal of these Mango Almond Overnight Oats is they are made ahead, stuck in the fridge and ready to eat for breakfast the next morning. They are also a portable breakfast to take on-the-go, making them perfect for busy people who want to eat healthy. Mason jars with a
I drank my first Passionfruit Martini at Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill on the big island of Hawaii. It was rimmed with an orange-colored, slightly sour and sweet powder. I’d never tasted anything like it and couldn’t figure out what it was, but it gave the cocktail a unique flavor. What
We just returned from our first time visiting Lauren in her new town of San Francisco. She moved there about a year ago for a great job and, while she’s been home several times, we hadn’t gotten out to the City by the Bay until now. We stayed at a
A former Air Florida flight attendant and daughter of a pilot, I love traveling, cooking and entertaining. Whether exploring Miami’s newest hot spots, visiting old favorites or discovering hidden gems, I’m always up for an eating adventure. My Foodie in Miami website shares personal essays, recipes, restaurant news and reviews, as well as views from my tropical garden.