Visiting Greece? Consider spending a day visiting the ancient village of Olympos on Karpathos Island. During my time on the island of Karpathos, we spent a day visiting the small, remote village of Olympos. The road to Olympos from the port is a windy one. It weaves up and down steep hills and then the…
Seared Scallops Pasta with Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce (Dairy Free)
If you’re looking for an elegant, delicious dinner that can be made in just 30 minutes, try my Pan Seared Scallops Pasta with Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce. It’s dairy-free and will impress your family and dinner guests! Seared Scallops Pasta Seafood and pasta are arguably the two best foods in the whole world. They are definitely two of my favorite foods…
Greece Travel Guide: Overview of Karpathos Island
With stunning mountains, beaches, magnificent turquoise seas, and lovely villages, the Greek island of Karpathos is one of the best kept secrets of Greece. After exploring and eating our way through Athens for two days, our media group hopped on a plane to Karpathos island. Over the next few blog posts I’ll take you to…
Where to Eat in Athens, Greece: Nolan Restaurant
In the center of Athens lies a culinary experience that beautifully blends Greek and Asian cuisine: Nolan Restaurant. Throughout my Greece Travel Guide articles, you’ll see there is no shortage of amazing traditional Greek cuisine to be enjoyed on the islands. Chicken souvlaki, gyros, and greek salads are aplenty everywhere you go. If you’re looking…
Tri-Pepper Turkey Pasta
Tri-Pepper Turkey Pasta is sure to become a family favorite! Perfect for busy weeknight dinners and also hearty Sunday suppers. When we’re in the middle of a busy week, and it’s cold and dreary outside, pasta is always a good idea. I love pasta. Do you, too? Pasta is something that I could eat every night,…
A Walk Through the Plaka and Monastiraki in Athens, Greece
When visiting Athens, stroll through the Plaka and Monastiraki, where old and new meet in beautiful ways. After an amazing morning soaking up the history and mythology of the Acropolis, our Greeking.me tour guide Eva lead us out of the Acropolis. We ventured down the hill and into the Plaka, one of the area’s most picturesque…
Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats
Looking for healthy homemade dog treat recipes? These Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats contain just three ingredients and are so easy to make! Today is our fave furry family member’s 10th birthday! Kirby Skipper Schotland, AKA @UrbanBlissDog, turns DOUBLE DIGITS today, folks. The big 1-0. Ten. He’s been with us since he was two…
Travel Bliss: Acropolis Tour in Athens, Greece
Not all travel tours are alike. Read what made the Acropolis tour with Greeking.me so special. Just a few hours after I landed and rest my head on my oh so comfortable bed at Hilton Athens, it was time to wake up and meet the rest of the media group for our morning tour. I…
Mighty Mocktails!
Pre-mixed mocktail recipes are refreshing treats without the alcohol or added calories, and Mingle Mocktails make it so easy! Mighty Mocktails to kick off 2019 Happy New Year, friends! So many of my friends tend to start fresh when it comes to their health each January. They go on Whole30, Paleo, and Keto diets. They…
Where to Stay in Athens, Greece: Hilton Athens
The Hilton Athens is centrally located and offers weary travelers some of the best service and exquisite hotel dining experiences I’ve ever encountered. Continuing the journey: London to Greece After an action-packed, 10-hour layover in London, I boarded my final flight to Athens, Greece. That’s when my feet finally started hurting. 25,000 steps in 10 hours…
Ring in the New Year with Festive New Year’s Eve Cocktails and Mocktails
Ring in the new year with a celebratory cocktail or mocktail! Here is a round-up of the 25 Best New Year’s Eve Cocktails and Mocktails recipes. Festive New Year’s Eve Cocktails & Mocktails How do you celebrate New Year’s Eve? We have long ago stopped paying premium pricing to attend fancy New Year’s Eve parties…
Best Chewy Gingerbread Cookies
These are the Best Chewy Gingerbread Cookies that are made for Christmas cut-out cookies! Perfect for all holiday gatherings and for gift-giving. I have a confession to make: we make these chewy gingerbread cookies every single year. Every single year, I take photographs of them and share them on social media. And every single year,…
A Long Layover in London, Part 2
In this second part of my Long Layover in London series, I take you to Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, and more! Follow along as I share my London travel journal and travel tips for long layovers in new cities. If you choose to take a long layover between flights and explore the city, there are…
A Long Layover in London, Part 1
Got a long layover in London – or the opportunity to take one? I say DO IT! I share my tips for what to do and where to go when you have just six hours in London. This is the first part in a two-part series. Making the Most of a Long Layover To take…
Easy Shrimp Lo Mein
Easy Shrimp Lo Mein is so fast, so easy, and so delicious. If you love noodles, this dish is sure to become one of your Go To recipes for lunch or dinner! When you need a quick and delicious meal, it’s ramen to the rescue! Wait: Ramen noodles in lo mein? Aren’t you supposed to…
Five Tips for a Stress-Free Last-Minute Holiday Party with Amazon
This post was sponsored by Amazon in partnership with Forward Influence. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Throwing a last minute holiday gathering? Follow these five simple tips for a stress-free last-minute holiday party! Have you ever found yourself throwing a last-minute holiday gathering? I have on several occasions. Old friends are suddenly…
Holiday Wine and Spirits Gift Guide
If you have a discerning wine or cocktail lover on your gift list this year, you’ll find some of the best holiday gifts in this 2018 Holiday Wine and Spirits Gift Guide! When in doubt, a good bottle of wine, spirits, or non-alcoholic beverage is always a smart holiday gift and hostess gift option. To…
Dutch Oven Shepherd’s Pie
Dutch Oven Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food, packed with veggies, ground beef, and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. PLUS: enter to win your very own Finex 5-Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid + 10″ Skillet! When you think of comfort food, what comes to mind? For some it’s a big bowl of…
Skillet Apple Cranberry Crisp
This Skillet Apple Cranberry Crisp is the ideal dessert to make for dinner parties, and is a festive and delicious addition to your holiday table! Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Will you be preparing the meal, or are you going to someone else’s house? Our tradition is that my parents always host…
2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Foodies
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the foodie in your life? I’ve got some fabulous unique ideas in the 2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Foodies! 2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Foodies Got a foodie or burgeoning foodie in your life that is on your holiday gift list this year? We’re blessed with an abundance…