by Ann | Aug 2, 2023 | Feature Food & Drink, Feature The Midwest, The Midwest, USA
Taquería Pato Azul is a new cocktail bar and authentic Mexican restaurant in La Crosse, Wis. Located in the heart of downtown, Pato Azul is quickly becoming a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The vibrant restaurant is owned by Erik Kleven and Jennifer Lester...
by Steve and Ann | Mar 24, 2023 | Cruising, Feature Cruising, Feature Food & Drink, Food and Drink
Here’s everything you need to know about restaurants on the Nieuw Statendam. We cruised on Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam during Spring Break 2023 on a hosted press trip. During our cruise, we ate at four of the five speciality restaurants plus...
by Steve | Jan 1, 2023 | Feature Food & Drink, Feature Healthy Living, Feature Recipes, Feature Weight Loss, Food and Drink, Healthy Living, Recipes, Weight Loss
Low-calorie soup recipes have not been the easiest to find. As we embarked on our healthy living journey with Noom back in 2019, we searched Pinterest, recipe sites, and cookbooks for low-calorie and nutritious soup recipes, only to be disappointed. Either they were...
by Ann | Dec 10, 2022 | Feature Food & Drink, Feature Holidays, Feature Recipes, Food and Drink, Holidays, Recipes
Making a festive (and healthy) Christmas charcuterie board is actually not that difficult. Today, I’m sharing my tips for creating a beautiful board, along with a list of groceries you’ll need. I love making healthy Christmas charcuterie boards for parties...
by Ann | May 11, 2022 | Feature Food & Drink, Feature Healthy Living, Food and Drink, Healthy Living
Eating healthy while traveling isn’t as difficult as you might think. With a little pre-planning, you can not only eat healthier while you’re on vacation, but also feel better and have more energy to enjoy your time away. Here are five tips we’ve...
by Steve and Ann | May 1, 2021 | Destinations, Experiences, Feature Food & Drink, Feature The Midwest, Feature Travel, Food and Drink, Places to stay, Romance, The Midwest, Travel, USA
Forget what you think you know about hotel restaurants, because Chaz on the Plaza is different. While many hotels offer on-site dining that is just fine, Chaz on the Plaza in Kansas City’s Raphael Hotel offers a true fine dining experience. With its upscale...