As a personal challenge, I decided to book a multi-country trip to Europe, planning to not plan. The trip originally started out as a trip to Italy to learn about Balsamic Vinegar…
Neapolitan Style Margherita Pizza Recipe
The methods to making a delicious Neapolitan style Margherita pizza comes from a time-honored craft in Italy. A true Neapolitan pizza is held to a high standard of rules, orally transmitted by…
How To Build a Corrugated Metal Raised Bed
Growing food in corrugated metal raised beds is a crucial step in one of my house goals. I love the zen of combining beauty and function. I was able to turn a…
Raised Garden Bed Ideas and Comparison
Once you have one raised bed, you’re going to want to build another. And then another. And another. And so on until you run out of room. Then, you begin considering unique…
Mount Shasta to Crater Lake – Road Tripping and Snow Hiking
Taking a road trip in early Spring to Mount Shasta and Crater Lake has turned into one of my favorite nearby journeys. Both sets of mountains offer some of the most spectacular views within a mere two hours of each other.
Puerto Vallarta – From Healthy Eating to Vegan
Traveling to unfamiliar cultural regions with vegan or specific dietary restrictions can be very intimidating, even more so when exacerbated by a potential language barrier. While I am not a vegan, I…
Puerto Vallarta – Exploring the Best Cafes and Coffee Shops
As a coffee connoisseur and fanatic, finding the best coffee during my adventures in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico was quite high on the priority list. The city and surrounding areas had no shortage…
Professional Blogging: Comprehensive Guide to Optimizing WordPress
Running high traffic sites means WordPress optimization is crucial. I spend a lot of time reading, thinking, and testing configurations to constantly improve the performance of my WordPress blog, as well as…
Oscar’s Folly Cocktail Recipe
This vibrantly layered Irish whiskey cocktail celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day in all of its glory. Paying homage to the famous Irish playwright and poet Oscar Wilde, several of these spirit forward cocktails…
Happy Paddy’s Manhattan Cocktail Recipe
Happy Paddy’s Manhattan is a spectacular modern remake of the classic Manhattan cocktail using Irish Whiskey as the base. Best served as an aperitif or evening cocktail, this Manhattan derivative will inspire…