Hey, I’m Emma! I’m the traveler, amateur Italian, and aspiring foodie behind Teaspoon of Nose. Whether it’s a day trip to the next town over or a once-in-a-lifetime month in Europe, I’m always dreaming up the next trip!
I created Teaspoon of Nose to inspire busy people like you to travel, eat & live the way you want, and to give you tools to actually do it!
Travel should be life-changing and eye-opening, times of learning and trying and connecting. Eating should be the same: an experience rather than a mere necessity, a tangible way to care for yourself and others and soak in more of what this world has to offer.
I want to help you travel more, cook better food, and experience as much of life as you possibly can without breaking the bank or quitting your day job!
Who I am
Here’s what you should know about me: I’m travel-obsessed and I’ve never met a dessert I didn’t want. I’m a total adrenaline junkie with a passion for trying new things. No fashion advice here; I walk my dog in sweats and a ponytail every morning, much to the shock of my well-dressed Italian neighbors.
I’m currently living the expat life as a military spouse in Italy along with my husband and German Shepherd, Wedge! I’m learning the language, local customs, and all-around embracing la dolce vita.
You can sum me up like this: if I’m not traveling, I’m probably cooking!
What’s with the name Teaspoon of Nose?
Like most toddlers, I played a lot with random kitchen stuff: bowls, measuring cups, anything in the bottom cabinets. My favorite was the measuring spoons, which my dad would hang on my nose. My parents love to tell me that I had a “teaspoon of nose” because that’s the size that fit!
Want more? Let’s chat! You can find me mostly on Instagram, but I love Pinterest, too.
I also share behind-the-scenes bits of expat life, travel tips, and recipe round-ups with my email list! You’ll also get my top five free travel apps I use all the time by signing up below!
Hi Emma! Glad to have found your blog! I love your energy and enthusiasm! Plus, I’m a food lover too so I’m really looking forward to following your blog! 🙂
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Thanks Lisa!! I appreciate it! I’m looking forward to checking out your recipes and travels!!
“The one I’m sad to say I haven’t done yet: skydiving. Soon.” – Sooooo…I was thinking about going skydiving this summer. Want to join me? 😀
PS Love the blog! Great stuff!
YES I WOULD TOTALLY GO SKYDIVING WITH YOU!!! Thanks girl! I love yours too, it’s been so fun to see what you and McCrae are up to!!
Proud of you Emma! Can’t wait to follow along on your life adventures. Did y’all find out where Logan will be based out of aka where you’re moving to yet!?
Thanks Clark!! We actually won’t find out until after Logan passes the bar – so check back in September! How have you been??
Its like stumbling upon a vortex of energy !!
Amazing blog and so much inspiration !
If you get time from being awsome do check out our blog and let us know how it is !!
Great stuff looking forward to more !
Thank you so much! It looks like we share a passion for good food – looking forward to following your adventures as well!!!
Emma, Ray and I had lunch with Becky and Judy today and Becky told us about your blog. It will be a great way to keep up with what is going on with Logan and you. We only met you at the wedding but Logan has been special to us all his life. We wish you both the best and look forward to following ya’ll and seeing your adventures. Looks like you have a great start in the military.
Thank you so much Sylvia!!! We’re really enjoying our time in Oklahoma so far. I hope you’re doing well!
Hi Emma!
I was just browsing aimlessly this morning and found your Pinterest presence. Travel in Italy caught my eye…still scrolling… “Day trips from Altus”?? What? There’s an Altus in Italy? No, you mean Altus, OK!
My husband and our 2 littles were stationed there from 1980-1983. Yes, everything was a day trip from there- even the dentist in Lawton. I’m sure it has grown and changed a bit since then. We enjoyed our stay there; the people were so friendly and nice.
We spent most of our military days in Dover, DE, with the C5 life. We are retired now, still in Dover, but looking to move to RI where our daughter and 2 of the grands live.
I just wanted to say hi, and hope you are well!
~Valla
Hi Valla!
Wow! I’m so glad you reached out! Small world on the Altus connection – that was our first taste of military life! 😉 Now we’re in Italy and loving our time here. Best of luck moving to RI, I hope it works out soon! Have a great week!