Leaving Mostar, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, I drive south to yet another nation that emerged newly independent from the ashes of Yugoslavia: Montenegro. During my travels through this region, my punch-drunk passport has been stamped, stamped, and stamped again. While the unification of Europe has made most border crossings feel archaic, here the breakup of…
The High Life and Humble Devotion on Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor
Resurface a Patio With Pavers
If you have an old concrete patio, you can resurface it with pavers and transform the surface. You may get away with covering it up with an outdoor rug, but for a more permanent solution consider pavers designed with a thinner profile and light enough to go over the existing surface while being permeable for…
What You Learn Nosing Around an Old House
Days ago, I was in the basement of an old house with my son. We were looking at the boiler, the structure and the foundation walls. He’s about to become a first-time property owner. For the past four years he’s been renting a loft apartment, saving so he can make a sizable down payment. I’ve…
Greek Shrimp and Orzo Salad With Cherry Tomatoes
As the weather gets warmer, you’re likely going to seek out something more light and refreshing to eat to pair with the upcoming warm months. But if you’re tired of the same ol’ salads and grilled chicken, this bright Greek shrimp and orzo salad will do the trick using fresh ingredients that are in season. This…
Frico-Crusted Grilled Cheese
Remember those days from your childhood when you came home from school starving and your mom prepared an afterschool snack? Sometimes she would make ants on a log or ham and cheese pinwheels. But when she made a grilled cheese sandwich, you knew it would be a great day. If your love for grilled cheese followed you into…
Everything Roasted Cauliflower
If you’ve taken a trip to Trader Joe’s, chances are you’re familiar with the grocery store’s beloved “Everything but the Bagel Seasoning.” The superb salty seasoning is an easy way to replicate the flavors of an everything bagel from home, even if you just sprinkle it over a piece of buttered toast. But the seasoning can…
Very Lemon Loaf
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Or at least that’s how the saying goes, but we believe that there are more ways to make use of lemons than just making lemonade. Really step into the spring mood with this soft, buttery lemon loaf recipe that’s suitable for breakfast, a midday snack with a cup of tea…
The 10 Dirtiest Places in Your House
Most of us would probably point to a bathroom or frequently used outside entrance if asked to name the dirtiest area of the house—but dirt lurks in some unexpected places. Here’s what to tackle during your next cleaning session. 1. Faucets If you’ve never removed the filter on the end of your faucet, you will…
Poutine at Home: Pile Your Fries High, Canadian-Style
Poutine—fries covered in a rich brown gravy and topped with cheese curds—is a French-Canadian dish that originated in Quebec. The dish was created as a delicious way to use up excess cheese curds, which have a short window of freshness. This version of the dish starts with homemade french fries. The hot, crispy fries are…
Lasagna for Busy Weeknights
Lasagna is a meal fit for any season, it’s comforting, hearty, and is one of the best dishes for meal prep. This recipe for easy homemade lasagna has all of the key components of grandma’s cooking: it’s made from scratch, generously seasoned, and can feed the whole family. What sets this lasagna recipe apart from the rest…
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