Making A (Gingerbread) House a Home
I’ve gone on and on and on about how I’ve learned to appreciate my home, how much I love my family, and how excited I am to see them. But today, I made a home here. I’ve learned to develop friendships and make a home in a place that will never be my actual home. This {Read More…}
My Ticket to Italy: Learning to Make (and Eat) Italian Pizza
The day has dawned. The hour has slowly dwindled. The time has finally come. My plane ticket to Italy has finally been earned. The culmination of my baking career is now…valid. According to my father, that is. Today, I learned how to make pizza. Homeade pizza. Italian pizza. It was kind of like a self-realization {Read More…}
Munchen: Cheers to Glühwein!
I had been looking forward to this trip since I started my travels throughout Europe. My mind was focused on feasting until I felt miserable, drinking hot mulled wine, and being tantalized by shiny lights and market stalls. In fact, my budget didn’t really seem to matter when it came to this trip. I was reminded of this {Read More…}
Venice: Like a Farytale
There are those times in life when you are personally challenged Have you ever had a time like that? Maybe you promised yourself that you would run a 5k when you turned 60, you challenged yourself to get a specific job promotion, or you tried to cook your first Thanksgiving turkey (AND invited your mother-in-law). At some point {Read More…}
Life is Magnifico! Cooking Class and Florence by Night
I’ve been here for 3 1/2 months and I’ve come to the realization that I am 100% content. I’m content with where I am at, I’m content that I don’t live in the United States right now. I’m content with the new culture. I’m content with my life. And I believe that being content is {Read More…}
Roman Madness Day 3: Unicorns and X Rated Tickets
Did you think that Rome had enough of the Brubaker girls? Well, we didn’t. Welcome to Rome day 3. And yes, our child-like behavior just got worse. Which means that it just was much more fun. Our day started on the subway (This was after I was judged for wearing pajamas to breakfast). Eros mentioned that if {Read More…}
Did We Just Do That? Roaming In Rome Day 2
Today was one of those days. One of those days that you have an incredible time because you didn’t plan a thing. One of those days that you are with the ones you love and can subsequently act like your ridiculous self because you know they will still love you. Our day started by a visit {Read More…}
You Can’t See Rome In A Day: My Roman Adventure Day 1
After sharing Florence with my relatives, a city that I have dwelled in for 3+ months, we decided to take a trip to somewhere new, something that we could all share together for the first time. Welcome to our view into the city of Rome. I can’t tell you that we took the same view {Read More…}