This year our Halloween, pre-anniversary adventures in Salem were a little different thanks to the pandemic; but we didn't let that stop us from enjoying ourselves with safety in mind for everyone. This year, we gave ourselves an extra two days to enjoy Salem and we couldn't be happier for the added time away! We... Continue Reading →
Vermont and Salem, MA 2019
~ 4 Year Anniversary Trip ~ In honor of our upcoming trip to Salem, MA and Vermont for our five year anniversary, we thought we would finally share our fantastic experiences from last year! With less than two days left before we are back on the road and headed on our epic adventure, we can... Continue Reading →
Las Vegas, NV 2019!
August of 2019 was definitely hot, but nowhere near as hot as the 104 degree weather we had while adventuring in Las Vegas for Russ's 28th birthday. While hot, it wasn't as humid as it is back home in Virginia; so it wasn't as bad as it sounds. Being the travel and adventure lovers that... Continue Reading →
Pan Seared Scallops and Steak
We are sure you all have experienced that intense desire to go to one of your favorite restaurants during the COVID-19 shutdown. I know we have had a few cravings, so what better to do than create a few of your favorite dishes at home? One of the places we missed was our favorite restaurant... Continue Reading →
Road Trip to Venice, Florida and our Newest Addition to the Family!
The weekend of June 26th we added a new member to our family - our beautiful Blue Merle Rough Collie, Rose! She is such a sweet, happy, and playful little pup and she made the 17 and a half hour drive each way in the span of 48 hours to pick her up worth it.... Continue Reading →
Ocean City Valentine’s Day Weekend Getaway 2020
For Valentine's Day every year for almost every year we have been together we go to Ocean City, Maryland for an extended weekend getaway and to reminisce about our childhood. As kids our families would take joint trips to Ocean City pretty frequently and often times we stayed at the Carousel Hotel, so where better... Continue Reading →
General Tso Chicken
For tonight's dinner, we traveled to China! We made General Tso Chicken using another Jet Tila recipe (found on the Food Network Kitchen app)! And let me tell you - it was better than the General Tso we get from Chinese takeout restaurants! The best part wasn't just how delicious and satisfying this turned out,... Continue Reading →
Chicken Tikka Masala
We traveled to India through our tastebuds and made Chicken Tikka Masala for the first time; and its turned out amazing! Russ has had Indian food before, but this was my first time and I absolutely loved it. The flavors and spices were so aromatic and tantalizing that our mouthes were watering the entire time... Continue Reading →
Cinco de Mayo Taco and Margarita Night!
What do you do when it's Cinco de Mayo and you're quarantined at home? Bring Cinco de Mayo home by making some delicious Mexican inspired dishes! This year Cinco de Mayo fell on a Tuesday, so what better to make than TACOS! We made Carne Asada with fresh Pico de Gallo and margaritas with freshly... Continue Reading →
Thai Night! Chicken Pad Thai and Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce
With Quarantine in full effect, traveling is a no-go right now. So, we decided we would travel to all of the places we wish we could go right now via our taste buds! Tonight, we travelled to Thailand! One of our favorite celebrity chefs is Jet Tila, and so his recipes have become a staple... Continue Reading →