When most people think of Vietnamese noodle soup, Pho is what they picture. But don’t forget that Vietnam is a flavor powerhouse and Pho isn’t your only option. This country knows how to blend and balance flavors in a way I could only aspire to. So make sure you experience … Continue reading
Must try Bakery in Coeur D’Alene During a recent visit to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, I had the pleasure of discovering Woops! Bakeshop, a charming bakery nestled in the historic Wiggett Building at 119 N 4th St. Owned by Shelly Boyd, a Coeur d’Alene native who opened the bakeshop in September … Continue reading
Meal Delivery Services: My Honest Hello Fresh Review When I was younger, I used to giggle at the idea of paying for a meal delivery service. Fast forward to adulthood, with more responsibilities than I care to count—now I get it. Yes, I’m a total hypocrite, and I can own … Continue reading
The Truffle Restaurant Everyone deserves to experience something lavish once in a while, whether it be celebrating an anniversary, birthday, new job or just realizing you need to treat yourself! As a foodie, dining in excellence is my favorite way to pamper myself. Now what things come to your mind … Continue reading
Açaí bowls These wellness bowls have been all the rage for a while now and with good reason. They boost cognitive health, lower cholesterol, customizable according to your own preferences and of course, are very pretty to look at. I’ve always found açaí bowls perfect for a day on the … Continue reading
Vietnamese Pho One of the many things I anxiously awaited before my trip to Vietnam was experiencing traditional Pho. I made it my mission while in Hanoi to find the best bowl of Pho. Pho originated in the North of Vietnam where it is known for a clear bone broth … Continue reading
Sa Pa Vietnam “Don’t go to Sa Pa.” I can’t count the amount of times we heard this phrase tossed around during our research into Vietnam. To be honest, we reached the point where we were no longer interested after watching countless videos of tourists being hounded by sales people. … Continue reading
Best Pasta in Italy I recently spent a month living on the Amalfi coast in Italy, eating incredible food, enjoying the views, and dreading coming home. Now that I’m back home I have to tell you about a hidden gem we discovered in a little town called ‘Seiano’. Being a … Continue reading
There is a new restaurant that is making quite the splash in Walla Walla Washington. Recently rated on America’s top 100 best wine restaurants by Wine Enthusiast (link to article here). So what started the Steak Co? The four owners Dan Thiessen, Steven Brack, Paul MacKay and Philip Christofides. The idea … Continue reading
The perfect chocolate dessert I love chocolate. I love chocolate cake, chocolate brownies, and chocolate tarts. So when I met Mirko, an exchange student from Italy who brought me ‘chocolate salami’ I knew it would be good. Now don’t be alarmed there is no meat in this dessert, it is … Continue reading