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Chinese Chicken Lettuce Wraps

February 16, 2019

These Chinese chicken lettuce wraps are loosely based on PF Chang’s, with a few changes to make them easy to whip up but just as tasty!

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Y’all know I love Venice with all my heart. I th

Y’all know I love Venice with all my heart. I think it’s one of the underrated major cities and I’ll argue that anyone who says they didn’t like it, didn’t see the real Venice.

BUT.

We came to Venice for the day for Carnevale’s welcome parade along the grand canale. We planned our week around seeing this and arranged travel plans to be here.

We excited skipped dinner and got a spot on the route near the beginning, over an hour early to ensure our height-challenged selves would get the full experience.

And y’all? It was ONE SINGLE FLOAT.

Yes, it was a good float. There were dancers and lights and music and sparklers.

But it was one single float. Passed in 3 minutes, and basta. That’s the whole thing. 😂😂😂

It’s hilarious to me that we planned a whole weekend around a single float! I mean, who knew. that’s part of travel. Allora.

Lesson learned: if you come for carnevale, I don’t think the welcome parade merits planning around unless you’re already in the city 🤣
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Let’s make an aperol spritz!! recipe below 👇👇

Spritz aperol are SO easy to make! We have them at home nearly every Friday, and once you get the basics you won’t even measure anymore!

SPRITZ APEROL
▫️Half aperol
▫️Half Prosecco
▫️Orange slice
▫️Splash of sparkling water (traditional, but optional in my book)

While it’s not the original recipe, local bars here often serve them with a green olive. I love the touch of brine!
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Today is national plan for vacation day, so let’

Today is national plan for vacation day, so let’s get planning!!
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What are you craving? Local meals in a tiny osteria? Spenting a day exploring the Italian countryside? The perfect cappucino to start your day?
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Is the the year you head to Italy? Let me know if I can help you plan it!
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Slow January scenes. . . . . . #lifeinItaly #trave

Slow January scenes.
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January 27 is Holocaust Remembrance Day. The date

January 27 is Holocaust Remembrance Day. The date is the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

I remember in college students would volunteer to read the names of those who died in in the Holocaust on campus, and it was chilling. In Europe, reminders of the horrors of war are even closer.

One of the most poignant small ways are these gold plaques. Laid into the sidewalk, they mark the men, women, and families rounded up, sent to concentration camps, and killed.

We’ve seen them in so many cities, so many countries. Every time, I try to take a moment.
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When people ask me where is my favorite place in I

When people ask me where is my favorite place in Italy!

Here, you’re spoiled for choice. Let’s be honest, I had to cut about 10 other places off this list to make it fit the audio!

One of the biggest questions I get is how much you can fit into a trip to Italy. Like everything, it depends! It’s one of the things I work with clients on consult calls - we talk through their priorities and what they want out of their trip, and I help shape the itinerary to be exactly what they want!
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Three things you need to do in Budapest (bet you h

Three things you need to do in Budapest (bet you haven’t heard #3!)
- See the Parliament building lit up from the water! River cruises are inexpensive and give you the best sense of the building’s beauty. Trust me, you’ll love it!
- Check out the churches - St. Stephen’s Basilica has an old world elegance that’s completely different from those you see in Italy or France. Mattias Church is one of the most colorful churches I’ve ever seen, with every inch beautifully painted!
- Ride a historic tram as self guided tour! For about $1, you can hop on the Route 2 tram that takes you along the Danube river, passing many of the major sights along the way! It’s the perfect first day activity to get a feel for the city.
Want more Budapest tips? Check out my guide to Budapest on Teaspoon of Nose! You can find the link to the article in my bio!
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Forget skiing and snowboarding, my favorite winter

Forget skiing and snowboarding, my favorite winter sport is sledding!!

Sledding in Europe is next level. Courses are miles long, with hairpin turns and steep dropoffs! It’s equal parts adrenaline junkie and wholesome silly!
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Unpopular opinion: if you go to Verona, skip the R

Unpopular opinion: if you go to Verona, skip the Romeo & Juliet house!

Shakespeare never visited Verona (or Italy for that matter), so it feels like a money grab. If you want to see a cute house, sure! But the Romeo & Juliet hype is just for the tourists.

Here are three other things you should do in Verona instead:
- See an opera at the arena! Verona can claim one of the biggest surviving Roman era amphitheaters, and operas are put on there every summer! They typically run June-September and it’s truly a once in a lifetime experience.
- Walk around! Verona is STUNNING. Every street is packed with gorgeous details and charming balconies. Don’t miss the Ponte di Castelvecchio, it feels like a step back in time!
- Eat great food! Verona has some fantastic local dishes. The risotto all’Amarone is the perfect savory dish all year long, and follow it up with some pastissada de cavallo - polenta with horse meat! Don’t stress, it tastes pretty close to steak.
- Try the local wine! Verona sits right on the border of the Valpolicella wine region, known for producing amarone. Amarone is the king of wines in Italy, and trust me, it is DELISH.

Want more Verona tips? Grab my guide on @thatch.travel for everything you need to live it up in Verona!
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Poll: are you one of those people who has 6 books

Poll: are you one of those people who has 6 books going at once, or do you pick one at a time??
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I'm definitely the former - I have five going right now! 😅
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In my head it makes sense. I have a mix of fiction and nonfiction, thriller mysteries and relaxing stories to suit my mood.
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It adds up over the year though: in 2022 I read 132 books! I've rounded up my top 10 novels and nonfiction on Teaspoon of Nose this week - check it out through the link in my bio!
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Leave me your favorites in the comments below - I'm always looking for something new!
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One of my favorite travel hacks is the day trip ad

One of my favorite travel hacks is the day trip add-on. What’s a day trip you can take from your current location?

Ideally, this is an hour or less travel time, somewhere you can explore on foot, and the type of city you can get a fun feel for even if you don’t see every sight!

This past weekend we were up in the Dolomites in a small town. I realized we were less than an hour from Innsbruck, so we added an extra day to head into Austria!

Innsbruck is one of those darling cities with a vibrant old town, plenty of great places to eat, and tons of outdoor options. It’s tucked in a valley surrounded by mountains, giving snow-capped backgrounds to every corner!

What we got: a great day, some of the best schnitzel I’ve ever tasted, explored a new city, and a new country for Wedge!

What we avoided: researching hotels, deciding how many days we needed, finding a new weekend we could travel without interfering with work, and the million other small decisions that come with traveling to a new place.

Day tripping avoids the complications and cost addition of a “new” stop on your trip, while still giving a taste of a new place!

Are you a fan of day trips when you travel?
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January may be a slow travel month, but there’s

January may be a slow travel month, but there’s still so much to see in Italy!

The mountains are gorgeous. Whether you love winter sports or you’d rather sit and soak up the views with a good book in hand, they’re perfection all winter long!
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Sledding in the Alps is real life Mario Kart… pr

Sledding in the Alps is real life Mario Kart… prove me wrong!!

Sledding (called sledging or tobogganing in Europe) next level! Courses are miles long, meaning one run will take 20-45 minutes. You need to pay attention to make hairpin turns, avoid other players (sorry, participants), and not fall off the side of a mountain!

Sledding in the Alps needs to be on your bucket list!
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Travel on Instagram looks glamorous. Or at least e

Travel on Instagram looks glamorous. Or at least easy, right? 😉

The truth is, most of the highlight reel is just that - the highlights! After spending hours researching every weekend getaway and day trip, I figure out the best options. And 3 other backup options, because nothing in travel is predictable!

Want me to do that for you? Get in touch! January is a great time to schedule a travel consult with me. I can help you figure out things like:
- the best time of year to visit Europe for what you want to do
- realistic pacing for your trip, based on your travel style
- local Italian festivals worth catching in your area
- the best neighborhoods to stay in for a given city
and so much more!

Message me if you want to set up a time for a consult!
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Venice is at its best when it’s wandered. Slowly

Venice is at its best when it’s wandered. Slowly, taking the side streets, getting a little lost.

If you only have one day in the city, it’s okay if you don’t do three museums and see every major sight.

All you need is a good pair of shoes, and enough cell service to find your way back to the hotel or train station at the end. 😉

This time of year some places close, but that also comes with a drop in the crowds. And when you get that winter sun, it’s perfect!

Truly, I will never get tired of this city.
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Want to hear about one of the weirdest holidays in

Want to hear about one of the weirdest holidays in northeast Italy?

Pan e Vin is celebrated on January 5th with a MASSIVE bonfire. The weird part? They burn a witch in effigy on top! They dress up a scarecrow as a witch up there, set up top, and light it on fire.

It is WILD, y’all.

Yes, it’s definitely a little creepy. But it’s also one of those moments where the whole town comes together for a night.

Before you ask: no, it has nothing to do with La Befana coming the next day. La Befana is the Italian tradition of a good witch giving presents or candy to kids on Epiphany, the 6th of January.

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Pan e vin 2022 was a success! It’s late so I’l

Pan e vin 2022 was a success! It’s late so I’ll explain everything tomorrow. But I promise that’s not a real person on top there 😉 .
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Started 2023 off strong with a hike in the snow!

Started 2023 off strong with a hike in the snow!

I don’t always do a word of the year, but this year it feels clearer than setting goals. It feels focusing in a way that specific goals and strategies don’t.

A word allows me to stay the course while being flexible enough to pivot with whatever this year throws at us. And after the last few, we all need more of that.

My word of the year is intentionality.

I want to be intentional about the way I use my time.
My energy.
My words.

So much of life gets sucked away by circumstances, responsibilities and things out of our control. But the parts of life we do get a say in, I want to do it with intentionality.
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Buon anno, everyone! Here’s to the best moments

Buon anno, everyone! Here’s to the best moments of 2022. Thank you to all of you who made it great!!
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Do I have to pick just ONE?? . . . . . . . . #wom

Do I have to pick just ONE??
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