My favorite appetizer to serve for a Super Bowl Party (or any party really) is a spicy savory twist on cheesecake! Spicy jalapeños tamed and enhanced with the addition of cheddar cheese and a cilantro sour cream topping makes this nontraditional … [Continue reading]
Dream Big, Dream Crazy
My new job as full time wife, mother and author has been a great blessing. At the same time it has been a big adjustment and learning experience as I’ve adjusted to going from having lots of help from employees to becoming a one woman show with the … [Continue reading]
Guinness Stew Recipe
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 … [Continue reading]
“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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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