Some of my favorite souvenirs I brought back from Africa are my Swazi candles. These handmade candles are created using the same technique as Venice’s Murano glass, using beads of wax, in this case, to craft what looks like stained glass when lit. You can find these gorgeous glowing candles in the States, for […]
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WanderFood Wednesday: Couchsurfer Curry
My husband wasn’t too sure about my plan of inviting a mixed martial arts fighter to crash on our couch for a few days this week. Can’t imagine why. I was super excited – I mean, how often do you get to meet an MMA fighter who is also a nanny (or “manny” as he […]
WanderFood Wednesday: Baingan Bharta
Last week I spoke with Jahnavi of Indian Khana Made Easy, and we discovered we had a lot in common. Most of all, we like short cuts, and we love fusion. She told me about her easy recipe for Baingan Bharta, where she uses BBQ sauce to cut 30 minutes off the prep time since […]