Products That We Always Travel With
The following post contains links to products that we have used. We get a small commission for any sales if you purchase through the links and there is no additional cost to you. All of the photos and opinions are our own. During our travels, we have come across a few products that we find… Read more
Hiking in the Mountains During Autumn
One of our favorite things to do during autumn when the leaves turn vibrantly colorful is to go hiking in the mountains. At these elevations, around 8,000 feet (2,400 meters), the leaves change sooner than they do in other places and they also don’t last long as winter arrives swiftly. We went to Mueller State… Read more
Tilapia with a Lemon-Tarragon Cream Sauce
When we’re traveling, we love eating at restaurants that use a lot of fresh herbs with an abundance of taste. People don’t often use fresh herbs as much as they should at home, but we try to as often as possible. We grow several different herbs and enjoy using them in many of the recipes… Read more
The Denver Oktoberfest
It is the 50th anniversary of the Denver Oktoberfest and we decided to go to the opening weekend of this popular event. The Oktoberfest festival takes place over two weekends and draws very large crowds enjoying German beer, food, and folk music. Many of the people who attend Oktoberfest dress in traditional German clothing making… Read more
Looking Back on Some of Our Favorite Trips
We have said many times that every trip is special in its own way and we certainly can’t pick a favorite. Some are great for adventure, some for history, or culture, or because of the people that we met. As we enter our 5th year of hosting this site, we thought that we would take… Read more
Sautéed Corn with Jalapenos – A Delicious Side Dish
Corn is a popular side dish wherever you go because it is so versatile and can be sweet or made to be savory. It is often boiled or grilled on the cob, but we chose to remove the kernels and sauté them with jalapeno and orange bell pepper. We seeded the jalapeno pepper and still… Read more