Read on for 5 reasons to take a trip to Santa Maria Valley. If you are in California, there's a good chance that Santa Maria is a perfect weekend getaway for you. Santa Maria isn't one of those smaller California cities that everyone knows about like Santa Barbara or Napa, so let me tell you a little more about it.Disclosure: I won a weekend trip to Santa Maria Valley so I am under no contract or agreement to write about my trip. All opinions are my own, and I simply would love to share my experience with you. Since my parents were visiting from Michigan, they joined my husband and me on …
Homemade Candied Cherries (Glacé Cherries)
These homemade candied cherries (glacé cherries) are so much better than the ones you find at the store. They're also easy to make, healthier, and perfect for so many British baked goods!I have a reason for sharing …
Bomarzo Monster Park in Italy (Bomarzo Parco dei Mostri – Sacro Bosco)
Bomarzo Monster Park in Viterbo is a little known garden of eerie sculptures and stonework. If you can visit, I would definitely recommend that you do!After leaving la Civita di Bagnoregio, my mother and I drove …
Pretty, Pastel Springtime Easter Cookies
These pretty, pastel springtime Easter cookies are almost too pretty to eat. I did say, "almost". They make a great hostess gift, too.Originally published March 26, 2013Yes, I know, just last week I made …
