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Teaspoon of Nose

Chasing recipes, travel and life

If you're hosting a shower from afar, this St. Germain and strawberry Spritz makes the perfect zoom bridal shower cocktail!
March 10, 2021

St. Germain and Strawberry Spritz, or a Zoom Bridal Shower Cocktail

How to make your own t-shirt blanket DIY | Teaspoon of Nose
July 16, 2017

DIY T-Shirt Blanket

Here are some great not-too-cheesy games for the next bridal shower!
April 5, 2017

Bridal Shower Games

I bet you already have all the ingredients for hummus crusted chicken in your kitchen!
April 10, 2016

Hummus Crusted Chicken

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Berry Rosé Sangria

April 22, 2021
Berry rosé sangria is the perfect picnic sip! It's perfect to take on a day trip to the lake or the park, or just for a summer evening! | Teaspoon of Nose

Berry rosé sangria is the perfect picnic sip!

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How to Spend a Weekend in Siena

April 18, 2021
At just an hour from Florence, Siena is a popular day trip destination, but it has enough to offer that you can easily enjoy a weekend here!

At just an hour from Florence, Siena is a popular day trip destination, but it has enough to offer that you can easily enjoy a weekend here! 

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The Best Chocolate Cake

April 14, 2021
The best chocolate cake is also super easy to toss together, making is possibly the best cake ever!

The best chocolate cake is also super easy to toss together, making is possibly the best cake ever!

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The Ultimate Guide to Sacile, Italy

April 10, 2021
From restaurants to secret bridges, here's a roundup of all the best parts of Sacile, Italy! If you're PCSing to Aviano Air Base, here's what you need to know about Sacile! | Teaspoon of Nose

From restaurants to secret bridges, here’s a roundup of all the best parts of Sacile, Italy!

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Cividale del Friuli: FVG day trips

April 6, 2021
Cividale del Friuli makes a great Friuli Venezia Giulia day trip! It has plenty of history, in a great location, and sits only 2 hours from Venice and 1.5 from Aviano AB. | Teaspoon of Nose

Cividale del Friuli makes a great Friuli Venezia Giulia day trip! It has plenty of history, in a great location, and it’s easy to explore in a day.

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Zucchini Sage Pasta

April 2, 2021
Zucchini sage pasta is one of those perfect dinners that works as a weeknight meal or dresses up for date night!

Zucchini sage pasta is one of those perfect dinners that works as a weeknight meal or dresses up for date night!

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Why You Should Travel Somewhere Random

March 29, 2021
Living as an expat means I'm constantly noticing cultural differences between the United States and Italy! Here are a few I've noticed so far.

What if you built in time to travel somewhere random? Here’s why you should!

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One unique Siena tradition is Il Palio, a horse ra One unique Siena tradition is Il Palio, a horse race around the piazza. It happens twice a year is a HUGE deal to locals, because they're racing for their contrada (neighborhood). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Okay, horse race, sounds fun. But here's what you probably don't know about Il Palio: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🏇 The track isn't traditionally shaped. It looks like a capital D, with two shart corners that horses and their rides have to cover at breakneck speeds. Jockeys often end up thrown off. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🏇 The track isn't flat. The piazza slants down to a central point in front of the Palazzo Pubblica (what's behind us in the picture). So horses have to contend with that. Over cobblestones. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🏇 The winner is whichever horse finishes first, with or without a jockey! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Whether you're into horseraces or not, Siena is a great spot to visit! I'm sharing more of the best parts of Siena on Teaspoon of Nose this week, so use the link in bio to check it out!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lovetuscany #igerstoscana #igersitalia #toscana #tuscany #instatuscany #ilikeitaly #mytuscany #igerstoscana #toscana #tuscany #instatuscany #discovertuscany #loves_united_toscana #madeintuscany #toscana_amoremio #aroundsiena #siena #italiait #italia_landscapes #visitItaly🇮🇹 #italytourism #lifeinItaly #travelerinItaly #labellavita #italiaturismo #loves_italy #destination_italy #exploreItaly #italymagazine ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @igerstoscana @volgotoscana@regionetoscana
Unpopular opinion alert: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unpopular opinion alert: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Siena's Duomo may be my favorite cathedral in Italy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Maybe second favorite, because St. Peter's basilica is unbelievable, but that's technically in Vatican City. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hear me out: it has so much of the epic beauty we associate with these amazing churches. But something about the stripes, both inside and out, brings a whole new level of beauty to the place. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Best of all, the Duomo is famous for its intricate mosaic floors, depicting stories from the Bible and Siena's history. It's only uncovered for 7 weeks of the year, so plan your trip around seeing them! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've shared all the details of why the Siena Duomo is the best on Teaspoon of Nose today! Link in bio. . . . . . #lovetuscany #igerstoscana #igersitalia #toscana #tuscany #instatuscany #ilikeitaly #mytuscany #igerstoscana #toscana #tuscany #instatuscany #discovertuscany #loves_united_toscana #madeintuscany #toscana_amoremio #aroundsiena #siena #italiait #italia_landscapes #visitItaly🇮🇹 #italytourism #lifeinItaly #travelerinItaly #labellavita #italiaturismo #loves_italy #destination_italy #exploreItaly #italymagazine @duomosiena @igerstoscana @volgotoscana@regionetoscana
When my birthday came with a lockdown (again) and When my birthday came with a lockdown (again) and the husband on a work trip, I wasn’t exactly looking forward to it. But so many of my people made sure it was a great one nonetheless! . I’ve felt so loved and supported by my people this birthday, both near and far. From calls and texts to dinner, balloons and thoughtful gifts, it’s been really great. Even *gasp* social media free! . Thanks so much for the birthday love! . . . . . . . . #lockdownbirthday #teaspoonofnose #italianlife #wedgeantillesmyrick #gsdlovers #gsdgram #weratedogs #germanshepherdsdaily #dogfeatures #weeklyfluff #apartmentdogs #lifeinitaly #ladolcevita #milspouselife #militarywife #militarywifelife #militaryspouse #militarylifedaily #milspouse #USAF #milso #airforcewife #milspo #milsolove #milsolife #birthdayballoons
Since tomorrow's my birthday, I'm sharing some of Since tomorrow's my birthday, I'm sharing some of my favorite desserts: 🍓 strawberries with balsamic and mascarpone 🎂 cheesecake 🥮 cookie dough brownies 🍰 the best vanilla cake 🍪 raspberry almond cookies ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What sweet treats are you craving today? . . . . . . #thefeedfeedbaking #tastydessert #teaspoonbakes #dessertrecipe #whatsfordessert #weekendbaking #sweeeeets #freshbaked #bakeathome #bakefeed #thefeedfeedbaking #tastydessert #eatingfortheinstagram #instafood #homemade #kitchn #epicurious #nytimescooking #feastgram #amateurcook #homecooking #simplefood #teaspooncooks #f52 #f52gram #easydinners #desserts #teaspoonrecipes #sweettooth #cravingdessert
Spring in my corner of Italy means wisteria, and I Spring in my corner of Italy means wisteria, and I can’t get enough! . These vines grow all over most gates and fences, and for about two weeks every spring they’re glorious! . . . . . . #springbucketlist #bucketlistathome #springhassprung #wisteria #localblooms #wisteriablooms #springflowers #lifeinitaly #sacileinbloom #exploreeverywhere #travelingthroughtheworld #helloworldpics #chooseadventure #livefortravel #livetravelexplore #expatinItaly #expatlife #Italianlife
Spent the afternoon planting my window boxes! . We Spent the afternoon planting my window boxes! . Wedge helped, obviously. . This might be the biggest thing checked off my stay at home spring bucket lis!! 🌱🪴 . Anybody else still doing that spring bucket list thing in the chaos that have been the past few months? . . . . . . . #springbucketlist #bucketlistathome #springhassprung #gardening #homegarden #herbgarden #balconygardening #apartmentgarden #gardentherapy #wedgeantillesmyrick #gsdlovers #gsdgram #weratedogs #germanshepherdsdaily #dogfeatures #weeklyfluff #apartmentdogs
Every year I share a cake recipe around my birthda Every year I share a cake recipe around my birthday because ya girl loves to celebrate with FOOD! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let's be honest, my second lockdown birthday means we need to treat ourselves with one of my favorites: chocolate cake! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This isn't just a mediocre chocolate cake. It's moist, rich, and packed with deep chocolate flavor. Trust me, you'll love it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Grab the recipe on Teaspoon of Nose today! . . . . . . . . #eatingfortheinstagram #instafood #homemade #kitchn #epicurious #nytimescooking #feastgram #amateurcook #homecooking #simplefood #teaspooncooks #f52 #f52gram #easydinners #thefeedfeedbaking #tastydessert #teaspoonbakes #dessertrecipe #whatsfordessert #weekendbaking #sweeeeets #freshbaked #bakeathome #bakefeed #thefeedfeedbaking #tastydessert #chocolatecake #chocolate #morechocolateplease #chocolaterecipe
Dreaming of sunset spritzes in Venice! Lockdown fr Dreaming of sunset spritzes in Venice! Lockdown freedom can't come soon enough. . . . . . . . . #lifeinItaly #aviano #avianoairbase #italianlife #italianlifestyle #livinginItaly #expatsinItaly #likealocal ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #prettylittleitaly #instagrammersit #dreamingofItaly #pocket_italy #beautifulItaly #livingItalian @italia_dev @new_photoitalia @new_photoitaly @italyvisitofficial @italy_bestplaces @map_of_italy @visitItalyofficial #veneziaunica #veneziadavivere #venezia🇮🇹 #volgovenezia #ig_Venezia #igersvenice #ig_venice #veniceitaly🇮🇹 #visitvenice #visitvenezia #loves_venezia #igvenezia #igvenice #igvenezia #venezia_in #veneziagram @igersvenezia @igvenezia @alluring_venice @volgovenezia
One of my absolute favorite things about living in One of my absolute favorite things about living in Sacile? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The festivals! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Christmas markets here are amazing - some of the best in the region! And the annual bird festival in September has been running for over a century! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For more on what's worth doing, seeing, and eating in Sacile, check out the latest on Teaspoon of Nose! . . . . . . . . #italia_landscapes #visitItaly🇮🇹 #lifeinItaly #travelerinItaly #labellavita #italiaturismo #loves_italy #friuliveneziagiulia #instafriuliveneziagiulia #volgofriuliveneziagiulia #yallersfriuliveneziagiulia #igpic_friuliveneziagiulia #FVGlive #FVGphoto #friuli #volgofriuli #friuli_in_grande #igersFVG #turismoFVG #regioneFVG #sacile #visitsacile #igerspn #volgopordenone #igerspordenone #lifeinItaly #aviano #avianoairbase #italianlife #italianlifestyle @prosacile @sacileFVG
Warmer weather called for grilled veggies! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My favorite way to eat them lately? On two pieces of grilled bread, along with a runny egg!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Seriously, my favorite sandwich right now. It's what for lunch every day this week! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Grab the easy recipe in bio. What are you eating for lunch this week? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #eatingfortheinstagram #instafood #homemade #kitchn #epicurious #nytimescooking #feastgram #amateurcook #homecooking #simplefood #teaspooncooks #f52 #f52gram #easydinners #ontheplate #mealplanning #whatsfordinnertonight #easydinner #sundaydinner #teaspoonrecipes #grilledveggies #onthegrill #grillit #inseason #inseasonnow #seasonality #addanegg #panini #grilledvegetables #grilled
Our Italian town of Sacile has quickly become one Our Italian town of Sacile has quickly become one of my favorite places in the world. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Gorgeous architecture and beautiful riverside views. Great restaurants, a weekly market, and a train station connecting us to anywhere. Best of all? All the classic small-town Italian charm you'd hope for! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After almost two years here, I figured it was time to put together a guide to town! If you're PCSing to Aviano AB and want the inside scoop, I've got you covered. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've got all the best restaurants, including the always-important question of where to find the best gelato!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For more on what's to love in this little town, check out the latest on Teaspoon of Nose! . . . . . . . . #italia_landscapes #visitItaly🇮🇹 #lifeinItaly #travelerinItaly #labellavita #italiaturismo #loves_italy #friuliveneziagiulia #instafriuliveneziagiulia #volgofriuliveneziagiulia #yallersfriuliveneziagiulia #igpic_friuliveneziagiulia #FVGlive #FVGphoto #friuli #volgofriuli #friuli_in_grande #igersFVG #turismoFVG #regioneFVG #sacile #visitsacile #igerspn #volgopordenone #igerspordenone #lifeinItaly #aviano #avianoairbase #italianlife #italianlifestyle @prosacile @sacileFVG @quelli_di_sazil
I GOT THE SHOT!!! . Today I got round one of the I GOT THE SHOT!!! . Today I got round one of the vaccine!!! 🙌🙌🙌 I’m overjoyed. I sat in the car and cried happy tears afterwards. . I feel hopeful in a way I haven’t in months. . I know this doesn’t change my immediate circumstances. red level lockdown likely for the rest of the month, and Italy is still barely made a dent in its vaccine distribution. . But it’s a step in the right direction. For travel, yes of course! I CANNOT WAIT and am already making lists of where vaccinated folks can go. . But also a step in the direction of seeing friends, or going out to eat, or any of the small everyday moments I tend to take for granted. . So celebrating today even if it’s prosecco solo on the couch! . . . . . . . #vaccinationdone✔️ #covidvaccine #gottheshot #shareyourheart #liveauthentically #liveoutloud #thisisreallife #thisisreality #travelwriter #teaspoontravels #paradisefound #troveon #serenflipity #starttheadventure #adventureready #travelonabudget #globetrottertravels #borntotravel #travelstory #lifeoftravel #budgettravel #travelzoo #travelette #travelmoment #staywander #theglobewander
When you travel, do you like to try the local deli When you travel, do you like to try the local delicacies??? Italy has a ton of local foods, even down to a specific cheese in each town. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So when we headed to Cividale we ordered all the local specialties at Antica Leon D'oro.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One of their signature dishes, frico, has become a favorite since moving to Friuli Venezia. A favorite antipasto? Snails!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've tried snails a few times, but never in Italy. The big question: were they were worth it? Check out the latest in bio!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #globetrottertravels #borntotravel #travelstory #lifeoftravel #travelingcouple #travelingcouples #travelcouplelife #italia_landscapes #visitItaly🇮🇹 #volgoudine #lifeinItaly #travelerinItaly #labellavita #loves_italy #amoitalia #friuliveneziagiulia #instafriuli #instafriuliveneziagiulia #volgofriuliveneziagiulia #yallersfriuliveneziagiulia #igpic_friuliveneziagiulia #FVGlive #FVGphoto #friuli #volgofriuli #friuli_in_grande #igersFVG #turismoFVG #regioneFVG #igersudine
WHAT'S KEEPING ME SANE RIGHT NOW ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this time of weirdness, we're all grasping at straws. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For mental health. For normalcy (that word has lost all meaning). For conversations not revolving around lockdown or COVID or vaccines or politics. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So here's what's been working for me lately: ⭐️ Be ruthless about letting go of what doesn't serve [where you can]. If something is draining you, drop that sucker! Letting go of the unattainable standards we set for yourselves is smart in the best of times... and this certainly isn't ideal life circumstances. ⭐️ Chipping away at projects I keep putting off. One of my favorites is making photo albums, but what's that thing that you always wish you'd get to? ⭐️ Every day, I try to finish something. Bonus points if it's a random chore you never do but only takes 15 minutes. This has the double impact of giving me one thing I for sure accomplished that day, AND suddenly I've done those random chores like cleaning my makeup brushes. ⭐️ If I fight for one thing I don't want to do, it's exercise. I'm finally old enough to see the direct effect of sweat on my mental and physical health. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That's it. Nothing too complicated. Goodness knows I can't handle complicated right now. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What's keeping you sane right now? Let me know, I'll take all the ideas I can get!! . . . . #shareyourheart #liveauthentically #thisisreallife #thisisreality #sharealittlesunshine #teaspooninItaly #italiait #visitItaly🇮🇹 #lifeinItaly #travelerinItaly #labellavita #loves_italy #amoitalia #italy365 #italygirl #viaggioinItalia #pocket_italy #theitalianway #italyforever #livinginItaly #mycornerofItaly #alluring_italy ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #italylovenotes #italyobsessed #thehub_italia #super_italy #top_italia #destination_italy #exploreItaly #italymagazine
Remember day trips?? Me too!! Dreaming of those to Remember day trips?? Me too!! Dreaming of those today!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A favorite from Aviano AB lately has been Cividale del Friuli. In centuries past, the city has been part of at least four countries, and the architecture and food options reflect all the deliciousness of that! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For more of what you should know about Cividale del Friuli, including the history of why this bridge is the called "The Devil's Bridge," check out the link in bio! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #globetrottertravels #borntotravel #travelstory #lifeoftravel #travelingcouple #travelingcouples #travelcouplelife #italia_landscapes #visitItaly🇮🇹 #volgoudine #lifeinItaly #travelerinItaly #labellavita #loves_italy #amoitalia #friuliveneziagiulia #instafriuli #instafriuliveneziagiulia #volgofriuliveneziagiulia #yallersfriuliveneziagiulia #igpic_friuliveneziagiulia #FVGlive #FVGphoto #friuli #volgofriuli #friuli_in_grande #igersFVG #turismoFVG #regioneFVG #igersudine
Buona Pasqua! He is risen!! . I spent the day mos Buona Pasqua! He is risen!! . I spent the day mostly offline, which was glorious and celebratory all on its own. It was even better because Italian lockdown allowed for you to visit another household!! 🙌🙌🙌 . Glad these babies opened up just in time too! . . . . . . #happyeaster #eastermonday #buonapasqua #pasquetta #milspo #milsolove #milsolife #lifeinItaly #italianlife #italianlifestyle #livinginItaly #expatsinItaly #likealocal #easterflowers #springflowers #easterlillies #springtime #spring #designedbyme #homemade #expatliving #expatlifestyle #expat #expats #expatwomen
With lockdown extended and the hubs on a work trip With lockdown extended and the hubs on a work trip, I'm treating the next bit of time as a Make It Happen season. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm stuck at home with minimal responsibilities, so may as well make it work for me instead of dreading it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That means I'm partly going to get it done. Finishing projects, retaking control of some part of my life that I've let languish over the past year, and do some hardcore cleaning. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It also means self-care like woah. Face masks and Netflix, yes, but also real restorative rest. Not bothering with the things that don't actually serve. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's hard not to get tangled in the frustrations and hard parts of right now. So I'm trying to do what I can now so when I can get back to travel (even locally!), I'm ready. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Lessgo. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #seekadventure #packyourbags #thisplacematters #likealocal #militarywife #militarywifelife #militaryspouse #militarylifedaily #milspouse #USAF #milso #airforcewife #milspo #milsolove #milsolife #shareyourheart #liveauthentically #liveoutloud #thisisreallife #thisisreality #sharealittlesunshine #lifeinlockdown #selfcare #makeithappen #lifeinItaly #avianoairbase #italianlife #italianlifestyle #livinginItaly #expatsinItaly
Even if we're not celebrating spring in the usual Even if we're not celebrating spring in the usual ways, we can still cook like it's spring!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One of my favorite meals lately is this zucchini sage pasta. It's a simple combination of angel hair and zucchini, plus shrimp, sage and an olive oil sauce. What's not to love?!?!?!? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can grab all the details in the link profile for one of my favorite spring dinners! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #eatingfortheinstagram #instafood #homemade #kitchn #epicurious #nytimescooking #feastgram #amateurcook #homecooking #simplefood #teaspooncooks #f52 #f52gram #easydinners #seafood #pescatarian ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #eatItalian #Italianrecipe #Italianrecipes #homemadeItalian ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #eatmorepasta #pastatime #pastalovers #springdinner ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #marthastewart #smittenkitchen #ontheplate #mealplanning #whatsfordinnertonight #easydinner
One more thought on traveling somewhere random: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Traveling somewhere random is also crazy rewarding with foreign travel. Spending a few days in a random city, off the normal tourist track, has always been so rewarding for me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Over a year ago, I spent a few days in Constanta, Romania. It's a fading resort town that doesn't target American tourists, and I went in the middle of winter. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The thing I loved about it was that I had absolutely no agenda! I visited the local mosques, churches, and synagogues. I soaked up the architecture and walked along the old school promenade like it was a century ago. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The lack of major must-see spots meant I wandered aimlessly for hours. I soaked up more of what was around me because that was the whole point! I never got museum fatigue because my only goal was to see the city.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It was amazing! It reminded me that these types of experiences are just as unforgettable as the first time I saw the Sistine Chapel. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What's a random place you want to visit??⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #teaspoontravels #paradisefound #troveon #serenflipity #starttheadventure #adventureready #travelonabudget #globetrottertravels #borntotravel #travelstory #lifeoftravel #budgettravel #travelzoo #travelette #travelmoment #staywander #theglobewander ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #seekadventure #packyourbags #thisplacematters #likealocal⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #travelettes #expediapic #exploreeverywhere #travelingthroughtheworld #helloworldpics #chooseadventure #livefortravel #livetravelexplore #jetsetting
Another day, another walk. Lockdown here is likely Another day, another walk. Lockdown here is likely at least the next month, so trying to get as much fresh air as possible!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #instafriuli #instafriuliveneziagiulia #volgofriuliveneziagiulia #yallersfriuliveneziagiulia #igpic_friuliveneziagiulia #FVGlive #FVGphoto #volgofriuli #friuli_in_grande #igersFVG #turismoFVG #regioneFVG ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #sacile #visitsacile ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #igerspn #volgopordenone #igerspordenone⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lifeinItaly #aviano #italianlife #italianlifestyle ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #italylovenotes #italyobsessed #thehub_italia #super_italy #destination_italy #exploreItaly #italymagazine #prettylittleitaly #beautifulItaly
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