Author Archives: Karen

About Karen

I travel the back roads of New England and beyond, sharing great food and interesting places.

Balsamic Marinated Skirt Steak

Posted on August 11, 2018

Balsamic Marinated Skirt Steak, seared on the outside, cooked to your liking on the inside, is one of the most flavorful pieces of meat you can prepare. The steak is left to marinate in a mixture of balsamic vinegar, oil, … Continue reading →

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Caribbean Spiced Rum Chicken Thighs

Posted on July 16, 2018

Caribbean Spiced Rum Chicken Thighs, glazed with a barbecue sauce that is flavored with Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum and pineapple juice and then grilled, will have you dreaming of a trip to the islands. Honey and pineapple juice give the chicken sweetness, sriracha … Continue reading →

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France’s Alsace Wine Region, Postcards To Remember

Posted on July 7, 2018

The French Wine Region of Alsace is a beautiful patchwork of forested rolling hills, valleys filled with quaint picturesque villages and hillside vineyards watched over by medieval castles. This charming wine growing region in the northeastern part of France lies … Continue reading →

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Grilled Lamb Kebabs With Mint Yogurt Sauce

Posted on June 18, 2018

Tender and juicy Grilled Lamb Kebabs With Mint Yogurt Sauce makes for a delicious casual summer meal. The lamb kebabs are marinated with fresh herbs, garlic, lemon and olive oil then grilled. The accompanying cool minty yogurt sauce is the perfect complement to … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Italy, Postcards And Memories

Posted on May 30, 2018

Beautiful Italy, postcards and memories so lovely they needed to be shared. A few short months after starting Back Road Journal, a road trip to Europe was planned by two foodies…myself and my husband. It was September, the weather was great and … Continue reading →

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New England Post Cards / Favorite Photos

Posted on May 16, 2018

Postcards are a way of saving memories. Since I’ll soon be starting my seventh year writing Back Road Journal, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite memories and photos through the next several posts called … Continue reading →

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Corn Beef Hash With Fried Eggs

Posted on March 18, 2018

A crispy and delicious Corned Beef Hash topped with Fried Eggs is the perfect way to used some of your leftover corned beef from St. Patrick’s Day. While you may be thinking of using some of the meat for a Rubin sandwich, … Continue reading →

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Caldo Gallego, Spanish White Bean Soup

Posted on March 13, 2018

Caldo gallego is a Spanish white bean soup and if you are visiting Miami for the first time, it is a great place to enjoy a bowl of this hearty and flavorful soup. You will find Spanish and Cuban restaurants all … Continue reading →

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The Black Forest At Its Best

Posted on February 21, 2018

The Black Forest, known as a source of fairy tales, carved wooden cuckoo clocks, smoked hams and cakes of dark chocolate with fresh cream and sour cherries, has for centuries beckoned travelers who want to experience its beautiful scenery and … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Posted on February 5, 2018

Each year when my grandmother would ask me what I wanted for my birthday, my answer was always the same, “stuffed cabbage rolls“. It is not exactly what a young girl might want for a special occasion but I absolutely … Continue reading →

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