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...]
Summer Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette
Edited: This recipe for Summer Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette was originally posted in June 2016 and updated in June 2019. Summertime and the weather is warm, I want refreshing lemonade and summer salads. Lite crisp salads with loads of flavor. And no heavy dressings. This is the time for airy vinaigrettes. During a recent trip to Trader Joes, I found a box of organic apricots, a fruit I don’t see in the stores very often and also a fruit I feel is very underrated. I was inspired to create a [continue reading...]
Arnie’s Barn at Top of the Rock, Missouri
Top of the Rock is a name familiar with golfing fans. It is home to The Bass Pro Legends of Golf Tournament, a stop of the PGA Champions Tour. In addition to several courses designed by the likes of Tom Fazio, Gary Player, and Ben Crenshaw, there is a new course soon to come designed by Tiger Woods. Also on the property is the famous Big Cedar Lodge. The entire resort sits on the Missouri/Arkansas border, just outside Branson, and is owned by Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops. The [continue reading...]
The Hughes Brothers Music Show – A Branson Must See
The World's Largest Performing Family The Hughes family has the distinction of being the world’s largest performing family. They (the Hughes brothers) have been performing together over 30 years and now have a show in Branson, Missouri at The Hughes Brothers Theater. The Hughes Music Show is a family event with four of the Hughes brothers, their wives, and children. To date there are over 30 children performing in each and every show. (note: there is a 5th brother that has performed in the past [continue reading...]
Stone Castle Hotel Branson – Unique and Affordable
In 1992 there was a boom of tourism in Branson, Missouri thanks to a story that aired on the CBS News TV Magazine “60 Minutes”. At the time, there were 27 theatres with live shows, over 53,000 seats to fill, and the likes of Loretta Lynn, Mel Tillis, and Boxcar Willie performing regularly. Branson saw an average of 4 million visitors a year filling theater seats, eating at restaurants, and booking hotel rooms. The Stone Castle Hotel Branson was built by three brothers from Wisconsin as a direct [continue reading...]
Titanic Museum Branson Murder Mystery
On the main strip in Branson, Missouri, there sits a big ship. A big ship with a black hull and familiar red smokestacks. History buffs will easily recognize the ship as a replica of the RMS Titanic, the famous ship that sank in the Atlantic Ocean 107 years ago after hitting an iceberg. The ship houses the Titanic Museum Branson. Some may remember the 1997 Hollywood blockbuster film, also called Titanic, a film that nearly grossed over $2.1 billion. No matter how you remember it, it’s a [continue reading...]
The Summer’s Best Sweet Corn Hummus Recipe
Sweet Corn Hummus. I mean, how could you possibly resist one of the tastiest vegetables of the summer season? Florida is just starting its summer season. It’s hot outside, the afternoons are bringing fierce thunderstorms, and the air conditioning has never felt better. We spend our days lounging by the pool (or sitting on the beach) and our evenings are spent in the backyard grilling up on the BBQ. As I bury my toes in the sand I think of all the veggies that make the summer season so [continue reading...]
