The heart of the oldest permanent settlement in Louisiana is downtown Natchitoches. Here the cobblestone street parallels the Cane River providing a beautiful backdrop to the national historic landmark district which comprosises the historic downtown area. While the best way to visit the area is to spend at least 2-3 days, this article will focus on…
Have you experience the Moravian Cookie Trail in North Carolina yet? I know there are so many great reasons to visit the Tar Heel State from sandy beaches, gorgeous mountains, to Krispy Kreme donuts, NASCAR, and moonshine. However, they also have a rich culinary history with many “trails” to showcase the goodness and one of my favorites…
The Natchitoches Film Trail winds its way throughout downtown Natchitoches, a national historic landmark district, as well as through the parish. This region of Louisiana offers a unique blend of history and Hollywood. After all, it is Louisiana’s oldest settlement lending it that historic vibe. It’s also home to the filming location of the ever-popular…
Instead of throwing a big evening party, many people are choosing to host a Christmas brunch instead which I fully endorse. Hosting a brunch feels more cozy and less stressful especially when you have an excellent list of Christmas brunch recipes to choose from. My main goal when preparing a Christmas brunch is to keep…
Celebration, togetherness and, of course, food, come together every Christmas. One of the best ways to ensure a stress-free and memorable Christmas morning is to whip up droolworthy Christmas brunch recipes that can be prepped ahead. Make-ahead Christmas brunch recipes mean you’ll spend less time in the kitchen and more quality time with family and…
Temps are starting to cool, and the leaves are starting their glorious transition from summer greens to the vibrant array of autumn hues. One of the best ways experience that change is with a fall color weekend in Cadillac, Michigan. I feel like Michigan is a hidden gem when it comes to fall color tours….
Tucked away in eastern North Carolina between Raleigh and Wilmington along I-40 you’ll find Duplin County, NC. The area is well-known for its muscadine vineyards and the award-winning wines of the Duplin Winery (located in Rose Hill), but did you know there is so much more to this area than wine? …
Location, location, location. Important in business and the same hold true for the small town of Wytheville, VA in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Almost everyone traveling from the Midwest to the beaches of the southeast coast will pass through here, but many fail to stop and explore this amazing destination. I’ve visited…
Located between Raleigh and Wilmington in eastern North Carolina, Duplin County is known for its muscadine vineyards and award-winning wines. But this is an eclectic county and, sprawling out from Interstate 40, it offers visitors much more to see and do. Whether as the inland highlight of a trip to the nearby Atlantic beaches or…
Sometimes the best information comes through my inbox. I found this little gem about wine in Philadelphia and knew I had to share because, hellloooooooo, WINE!!! I had no idea that there were so many wine options in the Philadelphia area. Now I need to make plans to visit Philadelphia so I can try some…
Nothing screams summer more than pink lemonade cupcakes. I know that you may be reading this in the winter, but regardless of the season, these pink lemonade cupcakes are sure to be a hit. What I love about these cupcakes is that I usually have most of the items on hand. I may have to…
A visit to the Columbus Chapel & Boal Mansion in Boalsburg, PA opened my eyes and mind to amazing historical accounts about Christopher Columbus and the Boal family AND a little bit about Penn State University and those Nittany Lions. Who discovered the Americas? We are taught in elementary school that it was Christopher Columbus,…
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