In 1986 there was a little girl named Amy who had a wish to visit the theme parks in Orlando. She was battling leukemia and her family had contacted Orlando local hotelier Henri Landwirth. Unfortunately, Amy never made it to Orlando, and Henri began a mission to grant children with life threatening diseases their wishes to see the theme parks. And so began Give Kids the World and the fulfillment of a Give Kids the World wish. Give Kids the World Village In 1989 Give Kids the World opened a [continue reading...]
Dominican Republic Mission Trip
This is a summary of a recent Dominican Republic Mission Trip I took. My hope is that if you are considering taking a mission trip of your own, this will encourage you and hopefully you will find it as fulfilling as I did. Here's a rundown of our mission, where we stayed, what we ate, and about the area we visited. DONATE HERE FOR THE NEXT MISSION Jump to Article Index This past summer I traveled to the Dominican Republic on a mission trip with my church, Discovery Church in [continue reading...]
Juneau Whale Watch Tour Alaska
I spent a week in Juneau, Alaska during the summer solstice. The days were long, but there was still quite a chill in the air. But a good chill. The kind of chill that feels comforting and clean, like breathing pure crisp air on a beautiful autumn morning. Except it was summer, and this is typical of the air in Juneau. I set out to join a whale watching tour on Auke Bay so I met up with the Juneau Whale Watch Tour with Juneau Tours. I signed up for a 4.5 hour combo tour – a few hours of whale [continue reading...]
BBQ Pulled Squash Recipe
It’s no secret that my favorite restaurant is Butcher and Bee in Charleston, South Carolina. Located just north of the downtown historic city, Butcher and Bee used to post their daily menu on Facebook every morning. The menu was small but incredibly creative with lots of choices for carnivores, Vegetarians, and Vegans alike. A little something for everyone. I would squeeeee with delight whenever I saw the BBQ pulled squash on the menu. It is amazing. Pulled Squash versus Jackfruit There is [continue reading...]
Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger with BBQ Sauce
I created this Sweet Potato Black Bean burger a few years ago after tasting a similar version in St. Augustine at a restaurant called The Floridian. They been offering it for years, as far back as I can remember. Their version is served with a side of chipotle mayonnaise, I chose to prepare my burger with homemade BBQ sauce. Read on for this delicious recipe and an idea for the leftovers. I remember when the Impossible Burger was only found in a handful of restaurants. You really had to [continue reading...]
Chick fil A Vegetarian wrap copycat
When Mr. Beet travels, there’s one place he will eat at almost everyday – Chick fil A. And he’s a Vegetarian so he doesn't eat chicken. Did you know about the Chick fil A Vegetarian Wrap? It's a secret Chick fil A menu item nobody knows about. Mr. Beet fell into this secret menu item by accident. He asked for the Grilled Cool Wrap without the chicken, and the Chick fil A team member told him about this top secret menu item. Now it’s his go to meal. A Chick fil A Vegetarian wrap with [continue reading...]
Juneau Food Tours – Juneau, Alaska
On a recent visit to Juneau, Alaska, I took a tour with Juneau Food Tours. I knew that Alaska, particularly southeast Alaska, is known for fresh fish like salmon and halibut, but did you know that Juneau is also famous for king crab, hog wings, and reindeer sausage? It is a known fact, if you follow my writings, you know that food and travel are two of my greatest passions. I love being “when in Rome” wherever I go. Trying the legendary fare, experiencing the sites, and seeing a city like [continue reading...]
Visit Branson – What to do, where to eat & where to stay
Summer is in full swing - where are you heading on vacation? Why not visit Branson? Here are some ideas of where to stay, what to eat, and what to do in the Ozark Mountain region of Missouri. There really is something for everyone, even a young city girl like me. What to see: Clay Cooper and his ensemble of singers, dancers, and comedians is a must see show. I don’t think I have laughed that hard in a really long time. For more information about The Clay Cooper Theater, click on the photo [continue reading...]
24 Hours in Austin, Texas
We travel a lot. Usually we are heading to a half marathon or a blogging conference, or Mr. Beet is working out of town and I am tagging along. It’s great. Last year we traveled to 22 states and logged so many stays at hotels we ended up with a weeks’ worth of free nights. One thing I always try to do is plan an extra day somewhere so we can spend a day exploring the area without the commitments of work or a race. Austin was no exception. We loved Austin – we hardly began to even scratch the [continue reading...]
Easy Kimchi Quesadilla – 5 ingredients
When I was a Flight Attendant at Delta Airlines, I had a long layover in Kalispell, Montana. A place I had never heard of prior to flying. On long layovers, our crew often went out to dinner, one of my favorite times when I got to experience to local fare. Our Captain took us to a place called Moose’s Saloon in the middle of town, and treated us to sauerkraut pizza. Yes, you read that right – Sauerkraut Pizza. To this day, I still love to order pizza with sauerkraut though not too many places [continue reading...]
