Something special from Mandy's kitchen...
What better way to welcome the autumn season than to bask in the warm sun and crisp breeze in an apple orchard? Picking fruits and vegetables from the farm is one of my favorite activities, especially in the fall when a myriad of apples light up …
Mouth-watering photo of samosas, courtesy of Alex Menton Creative juices were flowing this weekend as my girl Alex and I had an almost-incurable hankering for samosas. There’s just something so comforting about that carb fest, loaded with spiced potatoes and peas. We decided to take …
Impromptu moments in my family often lead to exciting food and travel ventures. One night when I was about six years old, my dad awakened us from our innocent slumber and announced, “we’re going to Williamsburg! “So what did the Stark family do at 11 …
When you come home from an exhausting day at work, the last matter on your mind is about cooking dinner. You simply want to relax, watch television, and melt into the couch. Thus being so listless, you resort to carry-out, a frozen meal, or even just a …
It’s that time of year again when alluring shades of pinks and reds dominate fashion trends, hearts and roses appear on everything humanly possible, and chocolate sales shoot through the roof. Not to mention, restaurants see an ever-increasing boost in net profit during that week …
Taiwanese tapioca tea. Call it alliteration, or call it bubble tea. This whimsical concoction is like a treat straight out of a Harry Potter book. Bubble tea partakers tend to either love or hate the drink. I had the opportunity to experience bubble tea this …
I’ve noticed, as I am sure you have as well, this has become habitual that I write on my blog rather consistently for weeks at a time, then I am overcome by this dry spell of words, this insurmountable brick wall, whereby weeks, even months, …
When in England, do as the Brits. But, when in Ellicott City and far from the Queen’s country, take high tea at Tea on the Tiber. Although my recollections of England are confined to London’s Heathrow airport, I do surmise that tea time in its native …
Pardon my allusion to the U2 song. I just couldn’t resist since the band happens to be one of my favorites. As I sit here on this fine, sunny Sunday afternoon……still in my pajamas……I can’t help but indulge in complete apathy and partake in this day …
