food

  • Stacy’s curious discovery #13: When Steak Has An Accent

    One of the surprises of slow travel is discovering that things which look familiar… can taste completely different. During our first week in Portugal, we cooked a simple dinner at home. Nothing fancy. Just a steak, some mushrooms, and a few potatoes… Continue reading

    Stacy’s curious discovery #13: When Steak Has An Accent
  • Stacy’s Curious Discovery #12

    Environment is stronger than willpower. When T & I first started dreaming about living abroad, we were laser-focused on Crete. One big reason? The Mediterranean diet. Olive oil. Vegetables. Feta. Longevity. During one early conversation, my daughter asked, “Can’t you… Continue reading

    Stacy’s Curious Discovery #12
  • Stacy’s Mardi Gras Parade Experience

    Mardi Gras is not a day. It’s a stamina sport. Mardi Gras Parades The parades really crank up two weekends before Fat Tuesday — they roll that weekend, pause just long enough for you to do laundry, then fire back… Continue reading

    Stacy’s Mardi Gras Parade Experience