Category Archives: Recipes

Delicious Lamb Biryani

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

This is a sponsored post on behalf of The Spice House. The recipe and all opinions are our own. Our favorite meal when we visited India was Lamb Biryani. It isn’t a particularly difficult dish to create, but it does … Continue reading →

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Beer and Wine Around the World

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

We have always been advocates for eating local foods when traveling, but we equally believe in trying the local wines and beers. Wine tastings are a great way to try a variety of wines and get a true sense of … Continue reading →

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Asian Steak Sandwiches

Posted on August 1, 2018 by

Marinating flank or skirt steak can turn an inexpensive piece of meat into a delicious and tender meal. Cutting it thinly on a bias is also great for sandwiches, which is what we decided to do. Utilizing Asian influences makes … Continue reading →

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Tasty Guacamole

Posted on July 25, 2018 by

Guacamole is a wonderful accompaniment to southwestern and Mexican food.  It is also a wonderful dip on its own and can even be used as a spread on sandwiches as well. It isn’t complicated to make and you can make … Continue reading →

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Southwestern Corn Chowder

Posted on July 18, 2018 by

When we were in Sante Fe, New Mexico, we had a very tasty grilled corn and chipotle soup. We asked the restaurant for the recipe and they were nice enough to print it out and give it to us. Since … Continue reading →

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Learning Different Cooking Techniques When Traveling

Posted on July 11, 2018 by

Like many people, we not only like to try local dishes when we travel, but we also like to learn about how they prepare the food as well. Whether it is wrapping fish and vegetables in banana leaves, digging a … Continue reading →

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Southwestern Flavors in Santa Fe

Posted on June 27, 2018 by

New Mexico is known for its chili peppers and the southwestern food that is made with them. We were only in Santa Fe for a couple of days, but that didn’t keep us from trying as many different options as … Continue reading →

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Salmon with a Capers and Honey Sauce

Posted on June 20, 2018 by

Salmon is a wonderful fish to have throughout the year. It is strong enough to hold up to a variety of flavors, so we decided to do a variation of a sauce that we saw on a cooking show. We … Continue reading →

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Chicken Curry

Posted on June 13, 2018 by

Indian food is something that can be found in countries throughout the world. It is interesting that we can find curry powder in stores, but true curry dishes are based upon a variety of spices, of which the proportions can … Continue reading →

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Creamy Potato Salad

Posted on May 30, 2018 by

One of the things that you can find in many different countries throughout the world is potato salad. There can be a lot of variations, each with its own flavor profile, but we have been making this recipe for years. … Continue reading →

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