I've teamed up with Visit San Diego to bring you this post. Â All opinions are entirely my own. San Diego has consistently been ranked among the top best family destinations in the United States and just this year was ranked the #1 Travel Destination in the nation by … Continue reading →
Historic Madison, Georgia
Madison is a real treasure.  We took our kids on vacation to Georgia to visit some family and Madison was one of the top destinations on our list.  My husband and father-in-law are both history buffs and even though I grew up in Europe, American history has always fascinated … Continue reading →
Solvang: California’s Little Denmark
My husband and I escaped for a little couple's getaway to Southern California and on our drive up the coast we stopped at the little town of Solvang in the heart of Santa Barbara's beautiful wine country in the Santa Ynez Valley. Solvang, Danish for "sunny fields", is a … Continue reading →
Four Fun Family Attractions in Santa Barbara, California
My husband and I took a couple's trip to Los Angeles last Summer and drove up to Santa Barbara for a day while we were there. Known as the American Riviera, we instantly fell in love with it. Â And as wonderful as it is for a romantic getaway, Santa Barbara isn't only a place … Continue reading →
Southern Kidney Bean and Andouille Soup
Rich, satisfying and tummy-filling, this Southern-style soup is slowly simmered with smoked ham hocks and topped with slices of spicy andouille sausage. Kidney beans are extremely healthy. Â Besides having lots of cholesterol-lowering fiber (one cup of cooked beans has … Continue reading →
Philly Cheesesteaks
The All-American Philly Cheesesteak! Named for the city of its origin, this sandwich was invented in the city of Philadelphia by Pat and Harry Olivieri in the 1930's. They ran a modest hot dog stand in south Philadelphia near the famous Italian Market. Tired of hot dogs … Continue reading →
Southern Style Peach Mustard Pork Chops
 What is more All-American than a pork chop dinner? These Southern-style pork chops have a succulent coating that balances the moist and crispy textures.  It's full, fruity flavor will have you savoring every mouthful. … Continue reading →
Darn Good Chili
It’s hard to find good chili. And that’s an understatement. I can’t tell you how many potlucks and church socials I’ve been to where, sample after sample, I’ve come away anywhere from unsatisfied to honest-to-goodness grossed out. Can you relate? Too sweet, too spicy … Continue reading →