Author: Michelle

Porto

Our train had wifi. Do you know how cool that was? Who needs to nap when you can check the internets for three hours. Of course we got our hopes up that we’d experience that on every train from then on [and we did ride 

Lisbon

This trip was incredible. I’m thankful that I don’t have to pick a favorite city because I liked each one for different reasons. If you haven’t been to Portugal or Spain you must go. They’re both beautiful countries, full of history and culture that you just cannot get 

Sardine and White Bean Stew over Couscous

I’m back. Well, I’ve been back since Thursday night. I’m currently craving cheap espresso, fresh seafood, all things ham, and vermouth. I could absolutely go back to Portugal or Spain. I loved them both. The recaps are in progress, I promise. In the meantime, I’ve 

Spring Potato Salad with Horseradish Aioli

I leave tomorrow. It wasn’t until I printed my boarding pass that I started to get excited. Portugal and Spain. Three weeks. Ahhh! I’ve been planning and catching up on life since the end of tax season. It hasn’t been a bummer. The weather is 

Asparagus and Quinoa Salad with Crumbled Feta

Things that I’ve been eating that I haven’t made myself: >Smoked salmon fish tacos from Salmon Fusion, a food cart downtown. The salmon itself was awesome, as was the spicy sauce on top, but the tortilla, cabbage slaw, and saffron rice left a little to 

Arugula and White Bean Salad with Avocado Dressing

I’ve been trying to focus most of my desk-sitting hours to during the weekdays so I can have some semblance of normalcy a weekend. Sundays have almost been free during crazy-season [two weeks left!], so I take advantage of resting up or catching up on