How was your week? I have to say mine was pretty good. However, I have a feeling next week will be even better. As you read this we are on our way to Antigua! This is our yearly vacation to the Caribbean that we’ve managed to fit in since our honeymoon six years ago. I call this one a vacation and not a trip because we really relax and do a good dose of nothing for the week. It’s wonderful!
This is our first trip to Antigua so I am incredibly excited to see a new place and explore a little in between the relaxing. We’ve hired a driver for one day who is going to show us around the island and get us some local food so keep your eyes out for a post after the New Year. I also have a few recipes going up next week while I’m gone.
Reading this week was outstanding. I have been bookmarking articles, posts and recipes left and right. I hope you enjoy them!
eatingRD shared a post about a recent trip to Fort Collins and with it a recipe for Pistachio Coucous Patties. I know, the name alone has you intrigued. I was! They remind me a bit of a falafel and I can’t wait to try to them myself.
Lesley Lifting Life did a great review for a local joint near her called Local Burger. This place looks incredible! You can check out her post to learn more, but they serve all kinds of meats (and veggie options) with a traceable source along with organic, gluten free and vegan sides. I’d love to have a place like this in my area!
A Good Appetite shared an extensive list of their favorite cookbooks. Coming from such great cooks I was thrilled to have these recommendations. So if you need a last minute gift idea head on over and check them out.
Esquire magazine listed a slide show of the 59 Best Breakfast Places in America. I’m both hungry now and ready to jump in the car for a foodie road trip! Who’s coming with me?
No Meat Athlete (and his lovely wife) shared a crafty idea for dried fruit ornaments. These are just beautiful and the post will take you through the steps to make them yourself.
Eat Me Daily is inviting everyone to submit their best Guy Fieri Gingerbread man. I love his shows on the Food Network especially Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. I may try out my own creation when I make gingerbread in a few days.
I want to send a big Thank You to The Daily Dose for giving me the Superior Scribbler Award. I greatly appreciate it!
Also, one last link. I’m finally starting to get rolling with my travel blog, The 3 Star Traveler. This is the blog I have transitioned to after moving on from my ex-pat blog, Blondie in Brazil. This week I posted my 3 best kept travel secrets!
Photo of a tasty tiramisu we had during last year’s vacation in Jamaica
Oh my, have a SENSATIONAL trip to Antigua!! CAn’t wait for your recap 🙂 And you better enjoy the nice weather for me, since it’s only 14°F where I am right now.
Definitely make the gingerbread if you have time – that’d be fabulous (and tasty)!
Thanks again for sharing such great links; and congratulations on the award!
ah! Have so much fun on your trip. I am jealous! We’re going to jamaica in March and I cannot wait. Lots of great links. Love the NMA one!!
Have a wonderful vacation! We’re leaving behind the winter cold, as well, when we join my family for the holidays in the Philippines (I’d rather have sand than snow!) Great new links!
Great links. Have a fabulous time–relax and enjoy!