Whip up a big batch of warm, comforting Instant Pot Beef Stew tonight. It’s quick and easy, thanks to the pressure cooker! Dark, cold, drizzly late winter days cry out for big bowls of vegetable beef stew. Beef stew is such a classic comfort food, isn’t it? Just like rigatoni with Italian sausage or macaroni…
Along the shores of Lake Geneva lies Chateau de Chillon. This stunning Swiss castle with rich history is the perfect family travel spot for a day of exploring. If you follow our family travel adventures, you know that I absolutely adore visiting castles. We had a blast visiting the Castles of Bellinzona on our way back…
Love risotto but short on time? Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto is a fast, easy, vegan risotto recipe thanks to your pressure cooker! Traditional risotto requires lots of hands-on cooking time. Cooked low and slow, with constant stirring, over a stovetop. Thanks to modern day pressure cookers – i.e. the Instant Pot – you can make…
Looking for the best dairy-free products for cooking and baking? Here’s a list of some of my favorite dairy-free products that I use in my own kitchen! What does it mean to be dairy free? When I first started a dairy-free diet, I had so many questions. Now that I’ve been cooking and baking dairy-free…
These Butterscotch Cookies are yummy treats! They’re one of the fastest and easiest classic cookie recipes, made from scratch in under 30 minutes. While I adore experimenting with fun cookie flavors, shapes, and decorations, there will always be a spot in my sweet tooth for classic cookie recipes. Whether we’re making Peanut Butter Blossoms, Gingerbread…
This easy, flavorful easy seafood paella recipe is packed with succulent shrimp, mussels, chicken, and chorizo in a saffron broth. Perfect excuse to throw a paella party! If you’re looking for the perfect dinner party dish, this classic seafood paella is almost guaranteed to be a hit. Every time! I love paella. Whether it’s simple…
Chasing waterfalls in Oregon? Check out Susan Creek Falls, along the Highway of Waterfalls in Southern Oregon. Recently, my travels took me to beautiful Southern Oregon. I had the pleasure of eating at some incredible restaurants in Roseburg, and wine tasting at a few award-winning Roseburg wineries. I also was able to explore the great…
Southern Oregon wineries continue to produce world class Oregon wines. If you’re traveling to Southern Oregon, consider wine tasting at these top Roseburg wineries. When wine lovers ask me about Oregon wine, they most often refer to our Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. While I LOVE Oregon Pinot Noir, I really love sharing with others how…