Category: food
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An Invitation Is Not an Imposition
The other night I was chatting with friends over soft pretzels and beer at Frankford Hall about some of my anxieties around socializing. “I have this weird thing,” I told them, “where I won’t invite people to do things or initiate making plans because I feel like I’m imposing. It’s so weird. I don’t know…
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Salamanca: The Mini Guide
There are so many reasons to love Salamanca. It’s just so beautiful that you can totally just show up without a plan and get lost wandering the crooked cobblestone streets through sandstone passageways and be completely content. But if you’re looking for more specific highlights, I’m sharing a few of my favorite haunts, sprinkled with…
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Weekend Pairing Valentine’s Edition: A Song & A Sweet
I hope y’all had a spectacular Valentine’s Day & weekend, if that’s your thing. We really didn’t have any plans, which worked out well because some of Chad’s older brother’s friends from Carrboro, NC, got stranded in Philadelphia due to the snow this week, so we got to show them around. The West Philly Valentine’s…
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Make a Homemade Rosemary Latte
Awhile back, Christie either tweeted or ‘grammed about some sort of homemade rosemary latte goodness, and I needed to know more. So I asked her if she’d mind sharing the recipe here, and she was kind enough to do so! So if your herb garden got a little out of control this summer and you’re…
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Kermit’s Bake Shoppe — An Impromptu Visit
I was rushing across town to run an errand in South Philly last week, when I spotted this beautiful painted storefront wall on Washington Avenue. I decided that if I had time on my way back through, I’d stop and check it out. Not stopping was never really an option, to be honest. Baked goods…
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CR Part 3: Food
When I think of Costa Rica, I think of coffee, pineapple, dulce de leche, arroz con pollo, fried plantains, Salsa Lizano, and gallo pinto. My missions trip to Costa Rica in 2005 was my first independent travel experience, and I have a special place in my heart for the people, culture, and food. This time…