A rolling hill landscape, lush valleys, nearby market towns and a good bit of sheep - the Peak District offers all of this and more. Located predominantly in Derbyshire, the Peak District is one of England’s most popular national parks, and is actually the country’s first. The region has two distinct personalities: the Dark Peak - characterized by vast moorland and beautiful wildflowers - and…
It’s officially 2021, and I think many of us are excited for a new start. This year, I celebrated from my hometown, but in the past, I have been abroad. In the spirit of looking back on previous celebrations, I thought I’d share some thoughts on last year’s quiet trip to Wales! Staying near Cowbridge In 2019, we decided to go to Wales for New…
How many books do you normally read at once? I used to be a one book at a time type of person, but this year, I’ve found that I actually enjoy juggling a couple at once, mixing up fiction and nonfiction. While I started out doing two at a time, I looked over at my nightstand and realized that I have quite a few active…
Last month, I shared my experience with my first trip abroad. Part of that adventure included a quick visit to Scotland. If you only have a couple of days but want to maximize your sightseeing, here are my top tips for a quick trip to Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands. I’ve found myself thinking about this trip and the amazing scenery recently - though that…
Today I’m sharing a quick and easy breakfast taco recipe. I love cooking with tofu, and there are so many ways to prepare a tofu “scramble” and even more things to pair it with - toast, tortilla, pita, etc. While these tofu and mushroom breakfast tacos are a tasty way to start your day, they would also be great as lunch or dinner, too! The…
Bath was always on my list of places to visit in England. I love the architecture, the history and the surrounding landscapes. When touring Bath, we took a look around the Roman Baths, walked along the River Avon and stopped by a couple of other historic locations. If you’re planning on visiting, here are some suggestions: Roman Baths With more than one million visitors each…
Trout Meunière Amandine is one of those dishes my mom seeks out on a menu and keeps a mental list of her favorite places to order it. So when we have fresh fish on hand, the window of opportunity opens for her to experiment with the recipe and recreate it at home. I looked over her shoulder the last time she made it, and today…
I love a good slow cooker recipe, especially when it comes to chicken. This slow cooker chicken with gravy dish by Dinner at the Zoo is one I will definitely be making again. My family loved the gravy, and I loved how simple it was to put together! Today, I’m going to walk you through my experience making this meal with a few notes along…
As international travel is on hold for the moment, I’ve been looking through some old photos and reminiscing about past trips. I still have many experiences I’d like to share, and where better to start than my first international trip? My college study abroad year in the U.K. was the first time I left the U.S., and I traveled with family to visit London, Edinburgh…
Derived from: Tasty It’s summer, which means tomatoes, summer squash and fresh herbs. In an effort to integrate more vegetables into my meal rotation, I decided to put the seasonal veggies to good use by making some ratatouille. While the vegetable chopping can take a bit of time, this dish is straightforward, and the assembly and cooking methods can be adjusted to fit your preference…