St. Petersburg {What to Do and See}
St. Petersburg was a wonderful surprise to me! I had no idea how beautiful and rich with history the city is, and the food was so delicious too! Continue Reading
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Tallinn {What to Do and See}
If you're looking for a cobble-stoned storybook style European town, Tallinn is where you want to set your sights. I left thoroughly enamored with this Continue Reading
Berlin {What to Do and See}
Berlin is a city rich with history and culture and was my 12 year-old's absolute favorite stop on our trip. Definitely worth the drive in from Continue Reading
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Main Dishes
Italian Beef {Slow Cooker or Instapot}
Italian Beef is so delicious! You can make it in the slow cooker, instant pot, or in the oven. Serve it on it's own or as Italian Beef Continue Reading
Chow Mein Soup
Chow Mein soup is a quick and delicious meal option. We love it for an easy takeout at home night! Try this easy chow mein soup as a quick lunch idea or Continue Reading
Instant Pot Ribs
Instant Pot Ribs cooked in apple cider are tender, perfect, and on the table in less than an hour! Instant Pot ribs are one of my favorite favorite Continue Reading
Desserts
Perfect Lemon Bar Recipe
This Lemon Bar Recipe is a sure fire way to brighten anyone's day! Bright gooey citrus on top of a buttery shortbread crust with a sprinkling of sweet Continue Reading
Butterscotch Fudge
Butterscotch fudge is a simple and delicious dessert made with only two surprising ingredients. No one will guess how you did it! Butterscotch Fudge. Kind Continue Reading
Nutella Brownies
These Nutella Brownies barely make it out of our oven before being gobbled up. Only three ingredients (two if you skip the chocolate chips!) and about 5 Continue Reading
Sides
Green Bean Casserole
Green bean casserole made with canned green beans, cream of something soup, and crispy fried onions is a holiday comfort food must-have! This is a recipe Continue Reading
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is that sweet and tangy topping no holiday is complete without! Our homemade sauce is easy to make and the perfect addition to your Continue Reading
Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed cauliflower is creamy, decadent and one of my very very favorite side dishes. It tastes like indulgence and is always a huge hit! I know a lot of Continue Reading
Stockholm {What to Do and See}
Stockholm Sweden is a beautiful walkable city filled with gorgeous architecture, canals, and brightly colored buildings. I could easily have spent a week Continue Reading
Helsinki {What to Do and See}
We love Helsinki! The bright and vibrant colors along with the fun and quirky building shapes and super friendly people in Continue Reading
St. Petersburg {What to Do and See}
St. Petersburg was a wonderful surprise to me! I had no idea how beautiful and rich with history the city is, and the food Continue Reading