Cheers to frolicking through life, finding beauty, passion and good food – with a mini me sidekick and a roll with the punches approach.
Photo courtesy of cooking.nytimes.com Don’t get me wrong the packaged hot cocoa mix isn’t a bad back up but there is nothing quite like homemade hot chocolate. I have been a foodie since I can remember and making homemade hot chocolate was always a favorite. My husband and I even had a hot chocolate bar … Continue reading Classic Hot Chocolate Recipe
It is a hard YES to any of these vacation destinations! January weather is not my friend and I’m ready for a warm weather escape - even just a 5 minute mental pause! Condé Nast Traveler has narrowed it down to these 12 places to enjoy warm weather year-round. If you’ll excuse me, I have … Continue reading 12 Places Winter is Nonexistent!
Rescue elderberry has! We would not be able to make it through the cold and flu season without Mommy’s Bliss Organic Elderberry Syrup + Immunity Boost. Not only does this syrup have all of the benefits from the elderberries, it also contains probiotics, vitamins C and D, zinc, and echinacea. Elderberry dates back to prehistoric … Continue reading Elderberry to the rescue!.
Flashing back to sunshine, ocean breeze and warm sand in The Bahamas.
Kansas City - the city of many nicknames and each more accurate than the next. The Heart of America is my personal preference. This nickname was originally given to describe the location of Kansas being smack in the middle of the country, in the heart of America. For me, this slogan surpasses its origination. When … Continue reading Kansas City – Heart of America
New York Times has published their top travel destinations for 2020. Number 1 is the US’s very own Washington! Check out the list, you may be surprised at some of the choices. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/travel/places-to-visit.html
In my humble opinion, there is nothing more classic than a perfectly roasted chicken - simple, elegant, and scrumptious! Ina Garten’s Perfect Roast Chicken recipe does not disappoint! My side preferences are the vegetables included in the recipe and roasted baby red potatoes. Happy cooking! 💛 https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/perfect-roast-chicken-recipe-1940592 Picture taken from Foodnetwork.com As an Amazon affiliate … Continue reading Ina Garten‘s Perfect Roast Chicken Recipe
Mushroom Risotto is one of my favorite dishes. The key to cooking a perfect risotto is having patience. The page that I am sharing is in Italian but has an option at the top to translate to other languages including English. Enjoy 😊 https://www.fattoincasadabenedetta.it/ricetta/risotto-ai-funghi-con-porcini/# These are some of my favorite cooking tools! Click on the … Continue reading Mushroom Risotto Recipe Link
“Unexpected surprises brings unlimited happiness with a big wide smile” - Shraddha Embracing an unexpected park day with friends! The joy of an unexpected 65 degree day in January brings a smile like no other! A much needed pause from winter in NY. Copyright © 2020 Gallivanting Mommy
Gulf of Naples If I close my eyes I can still smell the scent of lemon dancing through the air. I sink into my balcony chair, with freshly brewed coffee in hand, overlooking the Gulf of Naples and I realize this is perfection. With each crow from the roosters and gentle breeze, I fall more … Continue reading Flashback Friday – Oh, Sorrento, you have my heart
