Alexandra Jacobs from alexsjourneys.wordpress.com is a travel enthusiast who loves to write about tourism, beaches, food, and the wonderful things in the world. She is going to let us know about her best vacations in the US. Let's hear about it all from the lady herself. I love to travel and spend my vacations going to new and exciting places. Most of my trips have been amazing but below are a few stand out to be the best in the U.S. Read on to hear more about my most exciting and luxurious vacations. The Hamptons Full disclosure: I am nowhere near wealthy enough to afford a home here. In 2008, we had a family reunion and resolved to make it the best ever. With half the family polish, half Irish, and 100% drinkers, let’s just say it was a long weekend to remember. As a travel agent, one of my dear friends was able to secure us a great deal on a gorgeous Hamptons rental. The house was amazing; 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, hot tub, pool and full outdoor kitchen and … [Read more...] about Best Vacations I Have Been on in the U.S. – Guest Post
Husband away, the wife will play
Adriano is away for the weekend to participate in this bad-ass mountain biking race which lasts 6 hours, or more if you are slower than my husband, which is most everyone. Let's hope he stays away from those crevasses and trees. Anyway I sent Dario out to get takeaways - a rare occurrence, but I wanted to photograph something that wasn't my food. I am fed up with having a less-than-great camera and crap lighting, which have obsessed me until now. Tonight I decided to concentrate on the food and play with angles. This is the result. … [Read more...] about Husband away, the wife will play
Stir-fried Ginger Fish with Spaghetti – Low Fodmap
Adriano has the biggest race of the year this weekend - in terms of the distance anyway. He will be mountain biking for six hours straight. I know the routine by now - carbs before and protein afterwards so tonight it was pasta. I found this recipe in the Foodtown Magazine and it sure was tasty. Adriano said I had to cook it again but, for this blog, I need to cook something different every night. But he can cook it on his nights - the recipe has been passed over. No Dario tonight as he is at his girlfriend's but I am sure he would have approved as well. Stir-fried Ginger Fish with Spaghetti - Low Fodmap Print Author: Suzanne Perazzini Ingredients 500g gluten-free spaghetti 1 tsp garlic-infused oil 2 tbsp soya sauce 2 tsp sesame oil 1 tbsp wine ¼ tsp chilli flakes 500g firm fish like snapper or terakihi 1 tbsp finely sliced ginger 1 red bell pepper - sliced 50g frozen peas 4 spring onions sliced (green part only) Toasted sesame seeds Method Mix garlic oil, … [Read more...] about Stir-fried Ginger Fish with Spaghetti – Low Fodmap
Mexican Chicken Mole – spicy and tasty
It seems that every night I have to chop onions for whatever recipe I choose so some time ago I found the solution for the crying like a baby thing. I use swimming goggles to block the fumes. I keep them in the kitchen drawer alongside the thin surgeon's gloves I use to chop up chillies so that they don't make me cry too when I rub my eyes. I must look rather stupid in goggles and gloves while I cook but it saves my mascara. Tonight's dish can be eaten with rice, couscous or wrapped in tortillas. We went the tortilla route and I included salad leaves along with the chicken mixture to create a pleasant crunch. This recipe is not low Fodmap. Mexican Chicken Mole Print Author: Suzanne Perazzini Ingredients 1 chopped onion 2 crushed cloves of garlic 2 chillies - chopped finely 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp paprika 400g can of condensed tomato soup ¼ cup of water Chopped coriander Chicken breasts, thinly sliced Method Heat some oil and cook onion, garlic and … [Read more...] about Mexican Chicken Mole – spicy and tasty
Mushroom Risotto with Poached Egg
Risotto in its various configurations and permutations is a fairly regular meal around here. Tonight's variation had no meat, white or red. The protein came in the form of a soft boiled egg. The runny yolk flowing over the rice mixture made it colourful and scrumptious. A little lemon juice and the addition of sour cream at the last minute really brought out the flavour in the dish. By the way, this really is a cheat's risotto. The rice shouldn't strictly be cooked separately and then thrown in with the other ingredients but it works flavourwise even if the texture is different. The upside is that it is much simpler and quicker to cook this way. If you are not used to the way the Italians cook it - the correct way - then you won't know the difference. So enjoy! This recipe is not low Fodmap. Mushroom Risotto with Poached Egg Print Author: Suzanne Perazzini Ingredients Rice - ½ cup /person 1 onion - chopped Dried thyme Mushrooms - chopped Salt and black … [Read more...] about Mushroom Risotto with Poached Egg
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – it’s all about the acting
I watched The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel last weekend and enjoyed it. This is not for the young – I doubt they would understand the nuances of the relationships or even want to know about them since it concerns the older segment of the population. On the other hand, I doubt anyone over forty could deny feeling all warm and fuzzy upon coming out of the cinema. Of course, this is not a new idea and it is full of clichéd characters – the widow looking to see if there is life outside of being a wife, a sleazy fellow wanting another chance at love, a gay man looking to atone for his past, a married couple who have nothing left in common except their loyalty to each other, a woman who can’t accept that her youth has long since departed and a bitter woman who alienates those around her. But, as we writers know, there is nothing new under the sun and it is all about how it is presented. There are no twists on the usual theme but this film is all about the acting by some of Britain’s finest … [Read more...] about The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – it’s all about the acting
