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Pear and Prosciutto Tart

There are some recipes that I just don’t make as often as I should. This tart is one of them. With crunchy walnuts, funky blue, salty prosciutto and fragrant pears this tart hits sweet and salty in all the best possible ways. It’s also quite pretty, so it looks fancy even though it’s very easy […]

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Dreamy Carousels of Paris

I love carousels, especially really detailed, super pretty carousels. I know that they are just an amusement ride that moves round and round in a circle but I think they are magical, especially in Paris. In fact, Paris is the perfect place to find one of these beauties. There are around twenty carousels, scattered about the […]

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What To Do If Your Luggage Is Delayed

The door to the baggage carousel has closed and your luggage is nowhere to be seen. You feel the pit in your stomach begin to grow and the fear that your bag is lost forever. I know it’s hard but try not to worry! I help people in these situations (and have been in them […]

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Rainy Day Fun Around Portland, Maine

It’s springtime in Maine! That means warmer temps, greener spaces and shedding those winter layers. It also means…mud season. It’s that delightful time of year when things start to thaw and spring showers happen more often. April showers bring May flowers though right? So if you’re looking for something to do indoors during this time, […]

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Favorite Restaurants in South Portland

South Portland (SoPo) is one of those places that has both changed a lot over the years but also hasn’t really changed. (If that makes sense) I grew up in SoPo and still live there now with Andrew and our kitties. We like our little neighborhood across the bridge from foodie central Portland, and honestly […]

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Foods To Try On Saint Patrick’s Day

It’s often said that everyone is at least a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, and across America there is definitely no shortage of green beer and super dry soda bread in grocery stores. You’re also more likely than not to find a daily special of corned beef and cabbage at many restaurants too. […]

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Date Night In – Cuba

It’s time for another date night in! Andrew suggested a Cuban themed night, I think he just really wanted Mojitos but I have never been to Cuba and it’s a place with a fascinating history that has always intrigued me. So shake up a tasty rum cocktail , turn up the salsa and let’s have […]

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Friday Finds February 3

Happy Friday! The groundhog saw his shadow on Wednesday so that means six more weeks of winter and my goodness does that ring true today. It is SO cold this morning and predicted to be -40F with the windchill later today. Yikes! This week’s finds include a self care article, a reading list, a super […]

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5 Winter Festivals in Maine

The Winter season can feel long in Maine. Snowy days are great, it’s the freezing rain and gray afternoons that make it seem to last a lifetime. Thankfully there is never a shortage of activities to keep your spirits bright! Whether you live in the area or are visiting for a long weekend there is […]

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Day Trip to Leuven

Leuven (or Louvain in French) is the capital of Flemish Brabant in Belgium.  It’s only a 20 minute train ride from Brussels, which makes it perfect for a day trip. If you have a love of learning, history, art, architecture, or food and drink than you will enjoy exploring this lovely city!  Here are my […]

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Friday Finds January 6

Happy Friday! And happy first Friday of the new year. 🙂 Like any week back to work/school after some time off, it has been a tiring one. I have stuck with my resolution though, meal prepping has been going strong week one. This week’s finds include a great weeknight recipe, a fun gift idea and […]

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January Reset- More Mocktails Please

Every January my body is craving a post-holiday reset. All of the holiday treats, heavy meals and cocktails start to take a toll on my body. A few years ago I gave up alcohol for the month of January. Then did it again the following year and now it’s just become something that I do. […]

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Friday Finds December 30

Happy final Friday of the year! This is my 52nd Friday Finds post. When I first started these posts, I wasn’t sure if I would be able to stick to a weekly posting but I did, even when traveling. I don’t know if it will continue into the 2023, we will see. I hope everyone […]

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Friday Finds December 23

Happy Friday! Anyone else feel like this week went by super fast? Between World Cup excitement (hopefully next time France), last minute shopping and all things Christmassy this week flew by! Now, I’m officially on winter break and SO looking forward to not setting an alarm and binging Emily in Paris. 🙂 This week’s finds […]

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Friday Finds December 16

Happy Friday! This week seemed to drag a little but there is a chance of snow today which is always exciting and I won an Instagram giveaway! I never win these things but I entered to win a two night stay in a cute cabin in downeast Maine and I won! So a little getaway […]

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Sweets for the Holidays

I love to bake year round but there is something special about baking during the holiday season. I’ve pulled together some of my favorite holiday sweets to bring to your next gathering or cookie swap. Tis the season! Joulutorttu- Finnish Christmas Tarts Andrew is Finnish and super proud of his heritage. Joulutorttu are traditional Finnish […]

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Friday Finds December 9

Good Morning and Happy Friday! I caught a nasty bug so I missed some work at the beginning of the week, but I’m feeling much better and glad to have gotten this cold out of my system. Hopefully this will be my one winter illness 🙂 On a positive note, we put our tree up […]

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Clutter Free Gift Ideas

As I get older I’m trying to move away from giving stuff. We have stuff everywhere, our homes are overflowing with stuff and we really don’t need more. Food is always nice because it’s consumable but if you are looking for something a little different, here are some ideas for the holiday season that are […]

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Friday Finds December 2

How is there only a month left to 2022? I’m always surprised how quickly the years actually fly by. We had a brief snow shower yesterday and twinkle lights are popping up everywhere, I am ready for the holiday season. I think we’ll put our tree up this weekend. 🙂 This week’s finds include a […]

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