When I finished my adventure to the top of the Cliffs of Moher, I met my friends at a local pub that was famous for Guinness Stew. It was amazing, either because I was starving or because it truly was the best Guinness Stew. I memorized the flavors and when I came back to America, I recreated the stew. Enjoy this hearty stew! Ingredients 1 … [Read more...]
“I Have a Dream”
I remember the very first paper I had to write in grade school. The assignment was to write about the American leader that we most admired. For me the choice was easy. In a previous assignment I had memorized a portion the "I Have a Dream" speech by Martin Luther King Jr. I remember as a young child being deeply and profoundly touched by his … [Read more...]
Scars Have Stories :: Their Power Depends on You
I was fascinated with the sound, th, th, thth, th, th, thth, as the tip of my shoe toe nipped against the spokes of my mother's bicycle. I was 4 years old and I loved the feeling the wind in my hair and the warmth of the sun on my back. I was particularly fascinated with the vibrational sound that my shoe made as it flirted with the spinning spokes … [Read more...]
Crossing the Border from 2012 to 2013
I love borders, borders of states, countries, time and imaginary lines that serve as worldwide dividers like the equator. I have stood with one foot in Italy and the other in the Vatican; one foot in Ireland, the other in Northern Ireland. My family has driven miles out of our way to cross the Artic Circle in Finland, the Continental Divide in … [Read more...]
Mohnkuchen Recipe
My dad and I were huge fans of Mohnkuchen when we lived in Germany. Mohnkuchen is made from poppy seeds. It was our favorite shared dessert. Last year I set out to figure out how to make it. There are several versions of Mohnkuchen, but I was searching to make one that was reminiscent of the version we ate while living in Neider Roden, Germany. … [Read more...]
Make Christmas Memories
Christmas time is full of memories and opportunities to make new memories. In my childhood family we had a lot of Christmas traditions, some we picked up in various countries, some from my parents childhood and others that my brother and I made up. Many of my favorite memories of childhood revolve around the Christmas holidays. I don’t … [Read more...]
Reach for Unseeable, Seemingly Unreachable Goals
When I was 8 years old we moved to Munich, Germany from Dallas, Texas, where if there was even a light dusting of snow on the ground, school was cancelled. That year I remember that I stood 4 feet, 4 inches tall and overnight it snowed 4 foot 6 inches. I woke up delighted at the thought of a mega snow day. Much to my surprise this was only the … [Read more...]
Best Banana Bread Recipe
There is nothing that reminds me of the holiday season more than my Mom’s Banana Bread. We had banana bread every year during the holidays for as far back as my memory goes. In my house banana bread is always in season. I hate to see an over ripe banana go to waste so I make this recipe whenever I have at least 4 over-ripe bananas at one time. … [Read more...]
Win the Battle Against Yourself to Victory
Have you ever come upon a roadblock in life and declared victory for the other team before you even tried? Ever had a task that needed to be done in order to reach your goal that defeated you with no opposing effort? Sure you have, we all have, every time we say "I can't", "I don't do that", or "that isn't my job" we are surrendering before the … [Read more...]
Purposeful Choices
I love traditions, especially holiday traditions. I love everything from the discovery of a new tradition all the way through to the ritual that has been passed down through the generations being faithfully acted out. I love the way my children count on traditions and remind me of them every year to insure that none will be left out or forgotten. … [Read more...]
Savory Pumpkin Recipe
Need to feed a Vegan at your holiday meals? Or simply looking for something different to cook this holiday season? This Savory Pumpkin Recipe passed the test for my Vegan dad last year, and it tasted delicious enough to serve to any vegetable loving crowd. I made this in small individual sized pumpkins, but you could double the recipe and put it … [Read more...]
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