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Hi, I'm Karen. Spend a few minutes with me as I travel the back roads of New England and beyond. I'll share with you great food, interesting places and enjoyable pastimes that I find along the way....no matter where in the world I happen to be.
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Arugula Chicken Salad With Mango, Blueberries, Pistachios And A Honey Lime Dressing
Arugula Chicken Salad With Mango, Blueberries, And Pistachios tossed with a honey lime dressing is absolutely delicious but best of all its heathy. Quick and easy to prepare, it could become one of your favorite main dish salads with its combination of … Continue reading
Foodie With A Lifestyle Change
Hi, I’m Karen and I’m a Foodie. While most people eat to live, I’m one of those that “lives to eat”. If you have been following my food and travel blog over the last six years, you know that Back … Continue reading
Posted in food, lifestyle, Uncategorized
Tagged acid reflux, food, foodie, Gerd, lifestyle, lifestyle changes, losing weight
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Almond Olive Oil Cake With Brown Butter Glaze
Think of this Almond Olive Oil Cake like you would that little black dress in your closet. Dress it up or dress it down and it can go anywhere. Who needs to serve a many layered cake thick with icing … Continue reading
The Best Of Buckhead, Atlanta
Traveling to Atlanta recently for a wedding, my husband and I stayed in the uptown neighborhood of Buckhead, an area of wonderful hotels, top rated restaurants and upscale shopping centers, for a long weekend. The Best Of Buckhead is what I … Continue reading
Roasted Corn And Caramelized Onion Quesadilla
Who can resist an oozy, gooey cheese quesadilla? This simple Mexican creation is the ultimate finger food that makes a great snack but it is also is perfect for quick and tasty lunch or dinner. My roasted corn and caramelized … Continue reading
Tiny Tropical Paradise
Tropical blue, lime green, sunny yellow, sizzling orange, hot pink, bright red, and vivid purple are all colors found in my tiny corner of a tropical paradise. Florida can give you a feeling that you are living in a bright, … Continue reading
Moroccan Tagine of Lamb With Prunes
Moroccan Tagine of Lamb With Prunes is a dish of tender chunks of lamb that are braised with a blend of spices, along with dried prunes and orange peel, that create an aromatic stew that’s packed with both sweet and … Continue reading
Couscous, A Savory Side Dish
Couscous, a savory dish made with tiny pasta like grains originating in North Africa, has now become a popular side dish throughout much of the world. Here in America, you can usually find boxes of instant couscous on the shelves … Continue reading
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Tagged couscous, easy recipe, Moroccan couscous, savory side dish, side dish, vegetable couscous
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Spinach And Cheese Stuffed Shells With Two Sauces
Spinach And Three Cheese Stuffed Shells are baked with two sauces, both a marinara as well as a light Alfredo sauce, until hot and bubbly. It’s the perfect dish to serve at a large gathering as the shells can to … Continue reading
