Jun 4, 2023 | city guides, Puerto Rico
Despite my extensive travels–43 countries and counting–I had never been to Puerto Rico. That is until my recent trip in May 2023. For whatever reason, I just hadn’t booked a trip until now. Luckily, I had a conference to attend, so I landed in Puerto... 
May 28, 2023 | city guides, cocktails, lists, Oregon, Portland
When I’ve been to a place repeatedly, I enjoy tweaking my bar guides with each trip. As new places open and others close, I also revisit the places I’ve loved in the past. I love cities full of beautiful bars with creative menus and friendly and knowledgeable... 
Apr 29, 2023 | Canada, ingredient travel, Victoria
On my first trip to Vancouver Island, I visited the northeastern part of the island. When I returned in April 2023, the first item on my agenda was to visit to Victoria Distillers. Located in Sidney, British Colombia the distillery was one I followed virtually in... 
Apr 16, 2023 | city guides, Kansas City, Missouri
When I moved to Lee’s Summit, Missouri 22 years ago, both my taste in cocktails and the places to choose from were limited. Luckily, both of these things have evolved with time. As Kansas City has grown, so has its suburbs, of which Lee’s Summit is one.... 
Apr 2, 2023 | cocktails, cocktails at home
While I am not vegan, I have shared some information about aquafaba before. Some of these vegan cocktails were made using canned chickpea juice. Since I don’t really cook, opening a can of chickpeas just for the juice seems wasteful. When Vör Foods reached out... 
Mar 8, 2023 | city guides, cocktails, Nashville, Tennessee
I first visited Nashville, Tennessee for work about fifteen years ago. Since then, I have come back whenever I’ve had the chance. It’s laid back and full of great food, drinks, and music venues. I also love a stroll near the Cumberland River. After... 
Feb 8, 2023 | berlin, city guides, Germany
When you think of Germany, beer and pretzels may come to mind. While there are many amazing beer bars and breweries to choose from, the cocktail bar scene is also world-class. My first trip to Berlin, Germany was in January of 2020. I was supposed to go back... 
Jan 29, 2023 | Chattanooga, city guides, Tennessee
I started traveling to Chattanooga, TN regularly about seven years ago. Even though I have changed jobs, I still return to see some friends I made there. My most recent visit was January 2023. I have visited many bars in Chattanooga for after-work drinks and dinner. I... 
Dec 21, 2022 | cocktails, cocktails at home, gin
I’ve always been a huge fan of cranberries. From cranberry sauce to juice, I love it all. It’s likely the tartness, but I also find cranberries interesting. They are one of the only fruits native to North America. Harvesting cranberries in a bog is high on...
