Summer is here and everywhere we look the atmosphere feels different. People are happy to be outdoors and enjoy the sunny days. It’s like we must compensate for everything we missed in 2020 – the places we could not visit, the restaurants we could not enjoy, and the friends we were not allowed to see. […]
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Biscotti is an aromatic Italian cookie meant for dunking because it is so hard. In Italian BIS (twice) COTTI (cooked) describes how that happens. Time: ~2 hours Yield: ~24 cookies Ingredients: 2 c. AP Flour ¾ c. Packed brown sugar ¾ c. Almond meal ½ c. Granulated sugar ½ tsp. Salt 1 Tbsp. Baking powder
Traveling internationally can be challenging, especially if it is your first time going to another country. Not only do you need to think about all the necessary documentation, but you also want to do some research in advance about the things that some inexperienced travelers will take for granted. For instance, as you probably know,
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This recipe is right on time for the 4th of July and zucchini is in season. Its rich dark color and buttery spice flavor will delight all guests. Dress it with cream cheese frosting, toast, and spread plain cream cheese, or go red, white, and blue with confectioners’ sugar and berries. Serves: 12 / 2
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Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial beginning of summer. It is also the height of the strawberry season. Therefore, Strawberry Shortcake is the quintessential dessert of the day. A little extra effort will pay huge dividends in the form of deliciousness and admiration from your guests. The three main components of a simple shortcake biscuit,
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When I first arrived in San Francisco, I thought that most Americans knew a lot about Brazil and its beautiful places to go, lifestyle, and friendly people. Unfortunately, I was surprised to learn that many people had almost no knowledge or inaccurate knowledge of the largest South American country. Of course, several things have changed
One of the problems with exercising is that we set our brains to do it at some specific place or hour. I have constantly challenged these assumptions. My life, routine, and schedule are not like someone else’s. So, why should I try to fit into a lifestyle or a plan that is not mine? The
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