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Tent Rocks National Monument – New Mexico (2016)
Read more: Tent Rocks National Monument – New Mexico (2016)Tent Rocks was a national monument with unique conical rock formations. We saw pictures online that piqued our curiosity, and right away, we knew we had to hike the trails no matter how tough it was going to be. Tent Rocks was also conveniently located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, making it a good detour…
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Albuquerque, New Mexico (2016)
Read more: Albuquerque, New Mexico (2016)Travel to New Mexico with Tom and Priscilla New Mexico was a spur of the moment trip. A friend who had visited a year ago came back with gleaming eyes and charming description of her time there. The excitement was so contagious that a year later, we found ourselves on a plane heading for Albuquerque.…
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Pondicherry, India – City of Amazing Colors (2015)
Read more: Pondicherry, India – City of Amazing Colors (2015)Travel with Tom and Priscilla to Pondicherry India We had an amazing afternoon in Pondicherry as our final stop on our voyage South in India. The city has a uniquely European and cosmopolitan feel with an abundance of history tucked in every corner. Take a walk through the town with us as we explore Pondicherry!…
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A Night at the Dune Eco Village Resort near Pondicherry, India (2015)
Read more: A Night at the Dune Eco Village Resort near Pondicherry, India (2015)Priscilla had found the Eco Village Resort as a pretty well rated place to stay, but at $40 bucks a night, I was let’s just say a bit skeptical… Wow was I wrong! This is true paradise that feels as if you have been dropped onto another planet of beauty and lifestyle. To find the…
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Mahabalipuram Underwater City, India (2015)
Read more: Mahabalipuram Underwater City, India (2015)Driving in India is always an adventure and the first few minutes in the car will surely confirm that you are not in Illinois anymore. Our friends Anusha and Barath had arranged for a driver for us and for good reason, because the Indian style of driving is absolutely best left to the professionals. Once…
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Chennai, India – Street Photos and Videos (2015)
Read more: Chennai, India – Street Photos and Videos (2015)We went to the faraway place called India… It is a completely different world for this Midwestern boy. We visited in 2015 to attend a friend’s wedding in Chennai and then had a few days for exploring. The weather proved to be quite challenging during our visit with torrential downpours and flooding. When Chennai floods,…
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First Snow in Buffalo Grove – Pictures with Tom (2016)
Read more: First Snow in Buffalo Grove – Pictures with Tom (2016)In Chicago it snows. Winter has always been the most dreaded season for us. The harsh cold wind that pierces through even the thickest and toughest of winter coats, the sharp air that sucks the moisture out of everything and anything, and just the sheer coldness that drives us to hide in our insulated dwellings,…
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Tahquamenon Falls, Michigan (2016)
Read more: Tahquamenon Falls, Michigan (2016)With the first real summer holiday coming up fast, we wanted to find a spot to camp outdoors at a drive-able distance from Chicago… So we were off to Tahquamenon located on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. And you ask why the UP of Michigan of all places to visit? Well we haven’t been there…
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Applesauce Recipe – Easy Homemade Method
Read more: Applesauce Recipe – Easy Homemade MethodHomemade applesauce, although sort of resembles the store-bought stuff, blows it away with the soft texture and wonderful sweetness. Sometimes the simple things are worth making at home. Applesauce is another homemade item that you probably think: “Shoot, that probably requires some tools I don’t have…” Actually… all you need is a peeler, knife, pot…
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Green Beans Stir Fry with Tempeh – Vegan Dinner!
Read more: Green Beans Stir Fry with Tempeh – Vegan Dinner!Stir fry this and stir fry that… You can basically stir fry anything! This is a great combo (Green Beans, Carrots and Tempeh) for a meat-less option that will still keep ya full past dessert. The unassuming fermented soybeans (tempeh) wear a meaty disguise to this veggie party with an amazing ability to soak up…
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Chicken Hot Wings – Oven Roasted and Cooked to Perfection
Read more: Chicken Hot Wings – Oven Roasted and Cooked to PerfectionDo chicken hot wings have their own place in the food pyramid? I think they might have left them off the bottom… Maybe they just ran out paper when they were drawing it. Glorious chicken hot wings, how I love thee. If there ever was a food that could brighten even a dark Chicago winter…
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Aeropress Inverted Brewing Method – Chicago Coffee
Read more: Aeropress Inverted Brewing Method – Chicago Coffee[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KakEQiQzNUo] Best Aeropress Brewing Method by Joshua from Everybody’s Coffee Chicago Nothing starts the morning off like a cup of coffee. Or really, the afternoon… or the work week… or even the weekend! With so much coffee, shouldn’t it be awesome? Joshua from Everybody’s Coffee in Chicago is a coffee aficionado who has studied,…
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DIY Bokashi Composter Instructions and Images
Read more: DIY Bokashi Composter Instructions and ImagesHow to build your Bokashi composter and start composting today! We moved to the suburbs and now I am composting. We simply eat a ton of veggies and generate some serious green waste. It makes me sad to send the scraps from high quality food off to a landfill to be buried with batteries and…
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Coconut Macaroons Recipe – Lynnette Astaire
in Blog, Breakfast, Desserts, Eat with Tom, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Party Food, Recipe, Snacks, Vegan, VideoRead more: Coconut Macaroons Recipe – Lynnette Astaire[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAlnyrOQ-os] Lynnette Astaire’s Coconut Macaroon Recipe Let’s face it when you get hungry, you gotta eat something… And you can’t just bake a chicken or make a fresh kale salad every time the HUNGER strikes! These coconut macaroons sweet, filling and store well for at least a week. That is if you can resist…
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Savory Kale Salad w/ Parmesan Recipe Video – Inspired by Dr. Weil
Read more: Savory Kale Salad w/ Parmesan Recipe Video – Inspired by Dr. WeilKale Salad Recipe with Parmesan, lemon and Breadcrumbs This super quick kale salad recipe will remind you of your favorite Cesar salad, but without all the dressing! It features my favorite deep dark green lacinato kale. You will love this recipe as a savory contrast to the sweeter Massaged Kale with Cranberries and Sunflower Seeds. The lemon juice…
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Chicken Soup Recipe – Pressure Cooker Method
Read more: Chicken Soup Recipe – Pressure Cooker MethodPressure Cooker Chicken Soup Recipe – Fast and Delicious! Delightfully satisfying and comforting chicken soup on the quick! This use of the pressure cooker creates both a wonderful soup broth and perfectly cooked chicken (not that soggy stuff…) ALL IN ONE POT. The pressure cooker has earned its place on the shelf with this recipe.…
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