Apple Picking at Eckert’s Farm
Apple picking is one of those cliche fall activities that I am totally in love with. I don’t care that I have to drive to a farm far outside the city. I don’t even mind the cheesy families or kitchy decor. There is simply something rather satisfying about picking my own apples.
I grew up in a suburb outside of… Continue reading
The Grand Tasting in St. Louis
Every year, St. Louis hosts an outdoor event called The Taste of St. Louis. Hundreds of restaurants from around the city set up booths and sell a few of their best dishes to the hungry patrons. Although I have always been a big fan of this event, I really hate waiting in line, and I felt like I never tried… Continue reading
10 Things I Miss About Buenos Aires
Now that I am back in the US, people are constantly asking me if I am happy to be home. My usual answer is “In the US, usually, in St. Louis, not really. (More on my love/hate relationship with St. Louis here.) Overall, I am happy to be back in the US, but there are still many things I… Continue reading
Fruit Wine Tasting at Eckert’s
I am no wine expert, but I do love a good wine tasting. When I planned an apple picking trip to Eckerts and saw they were offering a Fruit Wine tasting the same day, I was sold.
I had basically no experience with fruit wines up until this point, so I entered the class with an open mind.The wines were… Continue reading
How to Go Freelance and Not Starve
I’ve always been a planner. I love steady paychecks and color-coded schedules. I started a retirement account at the age of 21. For all these reasons and more, everyone (including myself) was pretty shocked when I went freelance.
Some of my freelance tools. My laptop, a Spanish book for lesson plan help, and a notebook. All that’s missing is my… Continue reading
How to Make Authentic Mexican Tacos
I am not in love with cooking. I adore baking, but cooking seems to be an entirely different beast for me. I tend to stick to simple meals, or just hope someone else will cook for me. However, after attending an incredible cooking classes in Huatulco, Mexico with Chiles & Chocolate, I was determined to re-create the meal. Most… Continue reading
