Recipes, Retro Cooking

Retro Cooking Revisited: 50’s Shrimp Salad

In 2017, I started a new blog series called Retro Cooking. I would look for recipes in vintage cookbooks (1970's and older) and give them a try. Some were definitely more successful than others. Almost two years and over 20 recipes later, I decided to revisit the recipes I tried and see if I could… Continue reading Retro Cooking Revisited: 50’s Shrimp Salad

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Simple Ways to Help the Planet, and Save Some Money

Last time I went to Quebec, I was pleasantly surprised to see how serious people were about recycling and avoiding unnecessary waste. While it was always something I found important, our apartment complex in Atlanta didn't have any recycling options, and that was pretty much enough for me to not even think about changing my… Continue reading Simple Ways to Help the Planet, and Save Some Money

Foodie Adventures

2018: A Year in Review

When 2018 started, we didn't expect anything grand. Of course, like every year, I was hoping it would be a happy one filled with adventures...but I didn't expect an out-of-state move, that's for sure! But let's rewind and have a look at the last 12 month, from a very foodie point of view, of course.… Continue reading 2018: A Year in Review

Foodie Adventures, Random Meals, Travel

Starting New in the Big Apple

I can't believe this is my first actual post about New York, considering we moved in September. I actually think the move was a big enough change to get me off my blogging game. I kept telling my husband I didn't feel like writing, which is quite weird considering how much I enjoyed my weekly… Continue reading Starting New in the Big Apple