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I love Chicago mornings beause I can actually get excited about the breakfast options here. One of my favorite things to do is pick up fresh pastries and coffee to walk around peaceful neighborhoods and enjoy easy mornings in this very walkable city. There are so many early- and late-morning spots to hit up, and it’s quickly becoming our favorite… Continue Reading → The post 15 Best Breakfasts in…
Las Vegas has been likened to a playground for adults. And it certainly seems like that when you see limos cruise by with scantily-clad people chugging down bottles of champagne from the rooftop. I guess that you could say that Las Vegas encourages adults to go wild. Of course, almost everything comes with an outrageous price in Las Vegas. With… Continue Reading → The post 21 Best Free Things To…
San Francisco is widely known for the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Fisherman’s Wharf, many things that my family and I saw repeatedly over 20+ years of living nearby. But there’s much more to do and see here. I spent many childhood, adolescent, and adult years traipsing this city, and there are so many ways to experience San Francisco than… Continue Reading → The post 11 Best Things To Do In…
Los Angeles has one of the most dense concentrations of incredible restaurants in the world. From the most affordable street or truck food to the fanciest white table cloth, award-winning restaurants, LA has world-class dining full of excitement and creativity with chefs innovating and pushing the dining scene forward. Traffic is often rough and varies wildly based on time and… Continue Reading →…
I grew up just half an hour away from San Francisco, so for decades my parents would take me to San Francisco for weekend outings. Even before I was born, my parents lived in and around many bay area cities, so visiting with them was always trips down memory lane. And what’s not to love about this city! San Francisco… Continue Reading → The post 19 Best Restaurants in San Francisco appeared first…
If you want a light and healthy dinner dish, try my mom’s Vietnamese chicken salad (gỏi gà bắp cải) recipe, which features shredded chicken thighs, pickled onions, a whole head of finely shredded green cabbage, other fresh veggies, and a sweet-and-tangy dressing. This easy salad can be made entirely from scratch or sped up with premade chicken and other ingredients for a… Continue Reading → The…
You won’t look at beans the same again after tasting this creamy and garlicky white bean dip with soy mushrooms! Make this vegan appetizer for your next dinner party to wow your guests. It’s got lots of savory, umami flavor and layers of different creamy and crunchy textures with every bite. Perfect for dipping with baguette, chips, or even vegetables.… Continue Reading → The post White Bean Dip…
The satisfying snap of smooth dark chocolate, followed by the rich filling of pistachio flavor, the crispy texture of ghee-toasted kataifi, all create a lovely combination for a chocolate bar. We’ve tasted many store-made bars, and most of them are not to our liking. The best ones we’ve tasted were made by small producers who live near us and sell… Continue Reading → The post Dubai Chocolate Bar…
Instant ramen doesn’t have to be boring or unhealthy. Ramen stir fry is an Asian-inspired dish that is a good way to use up extra veggies in the fridge for a quick and healthy meal. Learn which ingredients make a savory, tangy dressing to sauté the bouncy ramen noodles and fresh veggies (and other substitutes you can use in your… Continue Reading → The post Ramen Stir Fry Recipe appeared first on…
Craving something filling but refreshing and light? Try this noodle salad inspired by Vietnamese ingredients and flavors. This salad is packed with caramelized chicken thighs marinated for extra flavor, lots of fresh, piquant herbs, tangy pickled veggies, bouncy rice noodles, and is dressed in a savory soy-and-fish-sauce vinaigrette with bright hints of citrus. What is Vietnamese noodle salad?…
