05Feb
Ingredients for Broiled Grapefruit
Breakfast

Broiled Grapefruit with Brown Sugar, Rosemary, and Vanilla

February is National Grapefruit Month, and we are celebrating. As far as I’m concerned, grapefruit is winter’s redeeming quality, and this easy recipe for Broiled Grapefruit with Brown Sugar, Rosemary, and Vanilla lets grapefruit shine. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
75 Views
2 Comments
01Feb
A forkful of rich dark chocolate cake Gâteau au Chocolat Fondant de Nathalie. The rest of the slice of cake is visible on a floral plate in the background
Baked Goods, Cooking for One, Desserts

Mini Dark Chocolate Cake: Just Enough of a Good Thing

Gâteau au Chocolat Fondant de Nathalie is an exquisite, melt-in-your-mouth dark chocolate cake that wows everyone who tastes it. It’s such a rich cake, however, that baking a full recipe is just too much. Enter the Mini Gâteau au Chocolat Fondant de Nathalie, a twenty percent recipe that incorporates a tasty addition from one of the many bakers who wrote about this lovely cake back in the early food-blog era. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
106 Views
2 Comments
31Jan
Croatia, Safety, Solo Travel

Is Croatia Safe for Solo Travelers in 2023?

One of the first questions solo travelers ask is whether or not a country is safe to visit. Croatia is no exception, but you might be surprised at just how safe Croatia is for solo travelers and solo female travelers. I draw from my own experience as a solo female traveler visiting Croatia for two months, as well as recent safety data on Croatia.
88 Views
No Comments
26Jan
Things to do in Montreal: Check out the Leonard Cohen mural in downtown. Mural of Leonard Cohen against the skyscrapers of Montreal
Montreal

Things to Do in Montréal: 7 Absolute Favorites

Montréal is a world away from English-speaking North America. Charming architecture, lovely parks, street art, and so much incredible food await you on your visit. These are some of my favorite things to do in Montréal. For more, be sure to check out my FREE guide by subscribing today! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
61 Views
No Comments
22Jan
Blood oranges and herbs. Image shows four blood orange halves, along with several oranges, a sprig of rosemary, a sprig of thyme, and sprigs of parsley are visible
Cooking for One, Main Courses

Roast Pork Tenderloin with Blood Oranges

Roast Pork Tenderloin with Blood Oranges has everything I want in a winter dish—a little bit indulgent, but also bright and flavorful. This dish uses blood oranges as a marinade, in the sauce, and as a garnish. Serve this for an occasion or for a work-from-home weeknight—again, my kind of dish! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
114 Views
No Comments