Holes on the Menu
As we planned our menu for an upcoming backpacking trip, Souzz reminded me that she “basically grew up on doughnuts.” This was a surprise to me, especially coming from a …
Adventures in food, travel, and backcountry kitchens
As we planned our menu for an upcoming backpacking trip, Souzz reminded me that she “basically grew up on doughnuts.” This was a surprise to me, especially coming from a …
My dad just turned 93, a big number, and I asked him what kind of cake he wanted for his birthday. Before he could answer, my mom chimed in and …
Souzz and I are always looking for regional recipes–even by way of others’ travels–so we asked my sister and brother-in-law to scope out some fun dishes on their recent vacation …
Today is Veterans Day in the United States. Originally called Armistice Day, Veterans Day marks the date that World War I formally came to an end. Veterans Day is intended …
We closed out our trip to Newfoundland with a hike in Little Cove, just south of the village of Twillingate. Our hike took us to Jones Cove and then up …
One of the nice things about travel is that you get to discover new things, starting obviously enough with new geographies…but extending to new activities, new foods, new drinks, new …
We’ve been having fun in and around Twillingate, Newfoundland, for the past few days. That includes a visit to Auk Island Winery, some hiking, and a sampling of some of …
We just headed off to Gander, Newfoundland for a quick trip. So where is Gander, you might ask? We knew this place was a bit off the beaten path when …
The east coast has some fun destinations, including Great North Mountain, which forms the border between Virginia and West Virginia for about 50 miles. Much of the mountain is above …
After attending a great wedding in Homer and then visiting Tutka Bay Yurt, we closed out our recent Alaska trip with a stay at Water’s Edge Cabin–a fabulous property near …