• Travel

    My Liebster Award!

    Thanks so much to Jo at Migrating Bird for nominating me for a Liebster award! After a bit of browsing the interwebs, I’ve discovered that it’s an “award” which helps smaller and beginning bloggers get some exposure and connect with each other.…

    September 5, 2014
  • Food

    Brunch at Plates Neighborhood Kitchen, Raleigh

    This is a long overdue review, because I have brunched at Plates many times and just keep coming back. For one, the location is super convenient; it’s only three blocks from my apartment. Most importantly,…

    August 22, 2014
  • Food

    Slow Cooker Posole Recipe

    I love real Mexican food. Mole sauces, posole, simple carne asado or al pastor tacos garnished with only onions and cilantro. Of course, I’m not so pretentious that I don’t like the cheap stuff too, like sloppy refried…

    August 15, 2014
  • Fried Oysters, Stanbury, Raleigh
    Food

    Eat Everything at Stanbury, Raleigh

    I hesitate to write this review. Stanbury in Raleigh is so phenomenal that I’m afraid I can’t do it justice. I don’t know if I’ll be able to convey to you how wonderful all…

    August 9, 2014
  • Travel United States

    Good Times at Lake Lanier, Georgia

    Last weekend, Charlie and I ventured down to Georgia to hang out on Lake Lanier with some of his family. Their home is basically a resort, complete with an infinity pool, many comfortable lounge…

    August 5, 2014
  • Food

    Peanut Rice Noodles with Bok Choy

    So remember that huge bag of rice noodles I bought from the Asian market? Yeah, I was bound and determined to use them last week. After a weekend of burgers, beers, and way too…

    August 4, 2014