https://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/05/20/spicy-sausage-and-rice-skillet/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/spicy-sausage-and-rice-skillet.pngSpicy Sausage and Rice Skillet2015-05-21T00:27:44+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/04/29/high-protein-blueberry-muffins/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/high-protein-blueberry-muffins.pngHigh Protein Blueberry Muffinshttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0268-e1429805002941.jpgHigh Protein Blueberry MuffinsYou can't tell by looking, but these are super healthy for you.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0272-e1429805267395.jpgHigh Protein Blueberry Muffins on Cooling Rack2015-04-28T19:28:40+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/04/26/healthy-baked-ziti/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/healthy-baked-ziti.pngHealthy Baked Zitihttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0267-e1429801217156.jpgHealthy baked ziti platedDoesn't that look great? And it's so filling too.2015-04-23T15:01:21+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/04/22/beef-and-spinach-enchiladas/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/beef-and-spinach-enchiladas.pngBeef and Spinach Enchiladashttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0259-e1429295597901.jpgBeef and spinach enchiladasEnchiladas hot out of the oven!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0262-e1429295666272.jpgBeef and spinach enchiladas platedBeef and spinach enchiladas served with a side of skillet corn2015-04-23T09:53:26+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/04/19/pork-and-apple-cider-potatoes/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/pork-and-apple-cider-potatoes.pngPork and Apple Cider Potatoeshttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0255-0-e1429285306351.jpgPork and Apple Cider PotatoesDoesn't that look like an awesome one pot meal?2015-04-17T16:57:01+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/04/15/spicy-sweet-potato-wedges/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/untitled-design.pngSpicy Sweet Potato Wedgeshttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0253-e1429110786415.jpgSpicy Sweet Potato Wedges Close UpDon't these look good - and they're homemade to boot!2015-04-15T15:35:13+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/04/12/high-protein-chocolate-blueberry-muffins/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/high-protein-chocolate-blueberry-muffins.pngHigh Protein Chocolate Blueberry Muffinshttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0250-e1428684577411.jpgHigh Protein Chocolate Protein Muffins on Cooling RackLook pretty good, huh?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0249-e1428684319477.jpgHigh Protein Chocolate Blueberry MuffinsThe muffins do lose a little of their fluffiness when they come out of the oven, but the taste is still spot on.2015-04-10T16:52:59+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/04/08/homemade-chicken-ramen/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/homemade-chicken-ramen.pngHomemade Chicken Ramenhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0247-e1428430738860.jpgHomemade chicken ramen in a bowlThis is nothing like those styrofoam cups they try to pass off as food. This is real ramen!2015-04-09T20:49:00+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/04/04/creole-chicken-pasta/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/creole-chicken-pasta.pngCreole Chicken Pastahttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0243-e1427826269430.jpgCreole chicken pasta"Yum" in a bowl.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0241-e1427826232310.jpgCreole chicken pastaIt's not exactly the cleanest pot, but the Creole chicken and pasta sure looks good.2015-04-04T17:16:01+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/03/29/healthier-open-faced-breakfast-sandwiches/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/healthier-open-faced-breakfast-sandwiches.pngHealthier Open-Faced Breakfast Sandwicheshttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0229-e1427305739265.jpgOpen-faced breakfast sandwichWho needs hollandaise when you've got yolk?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0228-e1427305870666.jpgHealthier ooen faced breakfast sandwichBreakfast is served.2015-03-29T14:02:59+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/04/01/orzo-pasta-and-meatball-soup/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/orzo-pasta-and-meatball-soup.pngOrzo Pasta and Meatball Souphttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0236-e1427480940500.jpgBowl of orzo pasta and meatball souphttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0235-e1427479988673.jpgOrzo pasta and meatball soupHere's the pot right as it finished cooking, right now the orzo hasn't soaked up as much of the liquid.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0238-e1427480752100.jpgOrzo pasta and meatball soup 2Just 10 minutes later here's how much of the liquid had soaked in.2015-03-27T18:31:22+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/03/25/high-protein-maple-muffins/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/high-protein-maple-muffins-2.pngHigh Protein Maple Muffinhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0232-e1427222433755.jpgHigh Protein Maple MuffinsThey're not flashy, but they're tasty and much better for you than regular muffins2015-03-24T18:47:28+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/03/18/sausage-tortelloni-with-meat-sauce/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sausage-tortelloni-with-meat-sauce.pngSausage Tortelloni with Meat Saucehttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0225-e1426707565658.jpgSausage Tortelloni Pasta with Meat Sauce close up2015-03-18T23:16:55+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/03/11/chicken-artichoke-and-curry-casserole/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/chicken-artichoke-and-curry-casserole.pngChicken, Artichoke and Curry Casserolehttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0395-e1426103097623.jpgChicken, artichoke and curry casserole2015-03-11T19:48:29+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/03/08/a-cruise-wouldnt-be-complete-without-seasickness/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1097.jpgOur Cruise ShipIt doesn't look like it but the boats were rocking quite a bit.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1140.jpgMiamiGood morning Miami, we're back.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_11232.jpgSean and MeI couldn't be happier to be engaged to this man!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1130.jpgDancing waitersOur dinners continued to be extremely entertaining. Here they were dancing to "Gangnam Style."https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1107.jpgCozumel Beachhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1106.jpgIMG_1106https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1099.jpgCozumel Port VillageThere was a nice pool to dip into in the middle of the Cozumel port's village. Not bad.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1094.jpgMayan TempleThis is a pretty cool temple just a short walk from the port.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1092.jpgCozumelWelcome to Cozumel - very Incan looking.2015-03-06T18:55:24+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/03/04/ziplining-with-iguanas-and-snorkeling-with-tiny-jellyfish/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1018.jpgMonkey Trail Ziplinehttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1002.jpgCosta Maya SignWelcome to Costa Maya!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1071.jpgRendezvous CayeWe were told 75 percent of this little island was actually made naturally.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1083.jpgRendezvous Caye leavinghttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1080.jpgIMG_1080https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1035.jpgIMG_1035https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1030.jpgHonduran IguanaHere's the iguana just below our zipline course.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1012.jpgIsla RoatanHow can this not intrigue you?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1004.jpgSean and Me in Costa Mayahttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dsc_0057-e1425419316959.jpgDSC_00572015-03-03T21:54:44+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/02/28/youll-never-believe-what-happened-to-me-off-the-coast-of-cuba/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1132.jpgDance CrewHere's one of the four nights we were treated to choreographed dances by our dining crew!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0996-e1424978657512.jpgSunset over Miamihttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0984.jpgMiamiGoodbye, Miami! We'll see you soon.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0986.jpgState roomInterior ship designers have got to be the most space-efficient people on Earth.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0993.jpgIMG_0993https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1091.jpgBottle of MonogamyI wasn't joking. Karma was really on our side for this trip.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_1000.jpgEngagement RingOh. My. God! It's so beautiful, I couldn't love it any more.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img_0990.jpgLido deckBehold, the Lido deck. Complete with water slide, of course.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/carnival-glory.jpgCarnival GloryAre you excited yet? Look at the size of the cruise ship!2015-02-28T23:11:50+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/02/14/sweet-potato-beef-chili/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sweet-potato-beef-chili.pngSweet Potato Beef Chilihttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_0220-e1423852577320.jpgSweet Potato Beef ChiliNothing better than not slaving over a stove and still having dinner ready when you come home.2015-02-13T18:39:32+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/02/11/rib-eye-steak-wraps/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/rib-eyec2a0steak-wraps-1.pngRib Eye Steak Wrapshttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_0375-e1423161811906.jpgRib eye steak wrapYou can thank me later for this wonderful deliciousness.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_0374-e1423161748877.jpgOpen rib eye steak wrapIf you don't think this looks tasty and substantial for a meal, you're lying.2015-02-05T18:45:53+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/02/08/moroccan-chicken-tagine-with-chickpeas/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/moroccan-chicken-tagine-with-chickpeas.pngMoroccan Chicken Tagine with Chickpeashttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_0379-e1423079255499.jpgMoroccan Chicken CloseupThe moisture from the crockpot made my lens fog up a bit.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_0383-e1423079350289.jpgMoroccan Chicken with Chickpeas and RiceThis is ready for me to take to work tomorrow. Looks yummy!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/img_0378-e1423079319112.jpgIMG_03782015-02-04T20:03:31+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/02/04/shrimp-wraps/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/shrimp-wraps.pngShrimp Wrapshttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0365-e1422982259679.jpgShrimp wrapDinner's ready in no time flat.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0368-e1422982296341.jpgShrimp wrap sliced2015-02-03T16:54:04+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/02/01/healthier-meatloaf/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/healthier-meatloaf.pngHealthier Meatloafhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0372-e1422651922277.jpgMeatloaf on plateReady to serve.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0370-e1422651853449.jpgMeatloaf in PanHere's the healthy meatloaf fresh from the oven.2015-02-03T13:48:00+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/01/28/chocolate-coffee-cake-mug/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/chocolate-coffee-cake-mug.pngChocolate Coffee Cake Mughttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0214-e1422467101127.jpgChocolate Coffee Cake MugTell me this doesn't look like it took longer than 2 minutes to make!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0216-e1422467184600.jpgChocolate Coffee Cake Mug Close Up2015-01-28T18:39:51+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/01/25/balsamic-roasted-broccoli-and-cauliflower/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/balsamic-roasted-broccoli-cauliflower.pngBalsamic Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflowerhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0211-e1421946331915.jpgBalsamic Roasted broccoli and cauliflowerMy balsamic roasted broccoli and cauliflower is ready to go to work in its airtight container.2015-01-28T15:42:37+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/01/21/baked-lemon-thyme-chicken/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/baked-lemon-thyme-chicken.pngBaked Lemon Thyme Chickenhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0205-e1421773267917.jpgLemon Thyme Baked Chicken BreastsThese little lemon thyme baked chicken breasts are destined for my lunch box this week.2015-01-22T14:21:18+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/01/18/oven-baked-ham/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/oven-baked-ham.pngOven Baked Hamhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0359-e1421097305470.jpgHam, top viewTada! How easy was that?2015-01-16T14:19:24+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/01/14/dark-chocolate-gluten-free-cookies/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/dark-chocolate-gluten-free-cookies.pngDark Chocolate Gluten Free Cookieshttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0330-e1420659813380.jpgDark Chocolate Gluten Free CookiesLook at all that cookie goodness.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img_0331-e1420659762896.jpgDark Chocolate Gluten Free Cookie CloseupDoesn't that just make you drool?2015-01-09T16:12:48+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/01/07/pumpkin-cauliflower-au-gratin/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/pumpkin-cauliflower-au-gratin.pngPumpkin Cauliflower Au Gratinhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0458-e1420657080165.jpgPumpkin Cauliflower Au GratinFresh from the oven.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0459-e1420657147500.jpgPumpkin cauliflower au gratin close up2015-01-07T19:13:00+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/01/04/sausage-and-tortellini-skillet/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sausage-and-tortellini-skillet.pngSausage and Tortellini Skillethttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0461-e1418935457649.jpgSausage and Tortellini SkilletDoesn't that look great?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0462-e1418935639224.jpgSausage and Tortellini Skillet Close UpThis is delicious and it reheats like a dream too.2014-12-21T03:49:38+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2015/01/11/sweet-and-sour-sloppy-joes/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/sweet-and-sour-sloppy-joes.pngSweet and Sour Sloppy Joeshttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0329-e1418933406660.jpgSloppy Joe PlateCan you say dinner time?2014-12-18T20:22:21+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/12/28/mini-apple-pies/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/mini-apple-pies.pngMini Apple Pieshttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0321-e1418073610379.jpgMini apple pies on trayDessert's ready in a snap.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0322-e1418073552599.jpgMini Apple Pie CloseupDoesn't this look amazing - and it's so simple to make too!2014-12-29T12:51:29+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/12/26/white-chicken-chili/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/white-chicken-chili.pngWhite Chicken Chilihttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0318-e1418918024757.jpgWhite Chicken ChiliSorry this picture of the white chicken chili isn't the best - I couldn't wait to eat some after I made it.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/our-growing-edge-badge.jpgour-growing-edge-badge2014-12-18T15:58:41+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/12/21/chicken-parmesan/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/chicken-parmesan.pngChicken Parmesanhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0441-e1418064301636.jpgChicken parmesan in baking dishBehold the cheesy, chicken-y goodness awaiting you.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0446-e1418064364720.jpgPlated chicken parmesanDinner's ready - and it's delicious.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0443-e1418064413786.jpgChicken Parmesan with Spaghetti2014-12-08T18:50:27+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/12/03/asian-pork-and-noodle-bowls/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/asian-pork-and-noodle-bowls.pngAsian Pork and Noodle Bowlshttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0293-e1416514597231.jpgAsian Pork and noodle soup in wokHere's the pork soup in the wok. I added the noodles in the bowl to keep them from getting soggy.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0289-e1416514661938.jpgAsian Pork and Noodle Soup in BowlHere's the Asian pork and noodle soup in a bowl. It's delicious and filling.2014-12-04T16:14:29+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/12/17/cranberry-fluff-salad/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/cranberry-fluff.pngCranberry Fluffhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0185-e1417466485853.jpgCranberry fluff close upHow can anyone say no to fruit, nuts and whipped cream?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0184-e1417466931722.jpgCranberry fluff in a bowlNot the fanciest bowl, but we were taking it to my aunt's house the next day, so travel-safe ware was the priority.2014-12-18T08:45:46+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/12/14/crustless-pumpkin-pie/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/crustless-pumpkin-pie.pngCrustless Pumpkin Piehttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/img_0307-e1417463301857.jpgSlice of crustless pumpkin pieA perfect slice of crustless pumpkin pie with a big dollop of whipped topping.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0189-e1417463278169.jpgMini crustless pumpkin pieEven though it's in a little ramekin, the crustless pumpkin pie mini tastes just as good.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0191-e1417463164660.jpgPumpkin PiesMy crustless pumpkin pie filling was too much for the pie dish, so the extra was baked in a little ramekin.2014-12-01T19:59:10+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/12/10/sausage-and-apple-spaghetti-squash-pasta/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/sausage-apple-spaghetti-squash-pasta.pngSausage & Apple Spaghetti Squash Pastahttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0302-e1416937339368.jpgChicken Sausage and apple spaghetti squash pasta platesHow good does that look? And even better, it's low cal, low carb and low fat!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0303-e1416937256436.jpgChicken Sausage and Apple Spaghetti Squash PastaSean photobombed this picture of our dinner plates.2014-11-25T18:30:38+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/12/07/lightened-up-bread-pudding/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/lightened-up-bread-pudding-3.pngLightened Up Bread Pudding (3)https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0295-e1416865752641.jpgBread Pudding in Dishhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0299-e1416865604144.jpgBread PuddingThe finished product: bread pudding in bowl. This is so good with just a little bit of powdered sugar and warmed up.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0297-e1416865675836.jpgBread PuddingThe bread pudding fresh out of the oven. Isn't that good looking?2014-12-07T16:05:05+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/11/30/ham-and-pineapple-pizza/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ham-and-pineapple-pizza.pngHam and Pineapple Pizzahttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0171-e1416259257548.jpgHam and Pineapple PizzaJust look at those delicious slices of pizza goodness. So much better than takeout!2014-11-24T15:06:01+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/recipes-2/2014-11-19T21:57:48+00:00weekly0.6https://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/11/25/brownie-cookies/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/brownie-cookies.pngBrownie Cookieshttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0173-e1416245280461.jpgBrownie Cookies on Baking SheetThe brownie cookies fresh from the oven on their baking sheet.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0175-e1416245224479.jpgBrownie Cookies on Wire RackThe brownie cookies cooling on a wire rack before being devoured.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0176-e1416245172555.jpgCookie brownie in handThat's a little cookie of pure heaven right there.2014-11-18T17:11:22+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/11/22/honey-mustard-pork-loin-roast/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/honey-mustard-pork-loin-roast.pngHoney Mustard Pork Loin Roasthttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0286-e1416326732719.jpgPork Loin and RiceHere's my slow cooker pork loin roast served with some arborio rice I whipped up. Doesn't that look delicious?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0284-e1416257265113.jpgSlow cooker honey mustard pork loin roastThe slow cooker's just finished cooking the honey mustard pork loin roast. It smelled delicious!2014-11-18T16:11:37+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/11/19/thai-chicken-and-udon-noodles-in-peanut-sauce/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/chicken-and-udon-noodles.pngChicken and Udon Noodleshttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/plate-2-chicken-noodles-e1415829255187.jpgPlate of chicken and udon noodles in peanut sauceThis is a pretty hearty serving of Thai chicken and noodles in peanut sauce, if I do say so myself.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0275-e1415829239810.jpgBowl of chicken and udon noodles in peanut sauceThis recipe makes a lot of chicken and udon noodles. Make sure your mixing bowl's big.2014-11-13T20:25:48+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/11/12/shepherds-pie/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/shepherds-pie.pngShepherd's Piehttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0151-0-e1415825853905.jpgShepherd's pie slicesWould you like one slice or two of shepherd's pie?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0142-e1415825794357.jpgShepherd's pie side shotA perfect layer of ground beef and carrots beneath that layer of fluffy mashed potatoes and cheese.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0143-e1415825723400.jpgShepherd's PieShepherd's pie fresh out of the oven. Look at that golden brown crust.2014-11-12T21:28:42+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/11/16/zucchini-bread-muffins/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/zucchini-bread-muffins.pngZucchini Bread Muffinshttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0145-e1415655274497.jpgMuffins in panMuffins cooling in the pan fresh from the oven.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/img_0147-e1415655370135.jpgmuffins on the cooling rackZucchini bread muffins cooling on the rack. Ready any minute now.2014-11-10T21:57:06+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/10/29/baja-pork-stir-fry/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/baja-pork-stir-fry.pngBaja Pork Stir-Fryhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0134-e1414609413461.jpgBaja Pork Stir-fry OverheadWith some brown rice or noodles, you've got a quick, healthy meal in no time.2014-10-29T19:22:48+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/about/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2005-07-23-18-06-23.jpgAbout Me Shot2014-10-23T15:25:18+00:00weekly0.6https://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/10/25/smith-family-birthday-cake/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/smith-family-birthday-cake.pngSmith Family Birthday Cakehttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0120-e1413914182984.jpgSmith Family Birthday CakeThis cake's a bit labor intensive to make, but that makes the wonderful combo of flavors even more satisfying when you first bite into it.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0122-e1413914171448.jpgSmith family birthday cakeMmm...2014-10-22T14:16:06+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/10/22/white-chocolate-chip-pumpkin-bread/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/white-chocolate-chip-pumpkin-bread.pngWhite Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Breadhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0127-e1413900600494.jpgPumpkin loaf in panLet the loaf cool in its pan for 15 - 20 mins after coming out of the oven.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0131-e1413900764229.jpgSliced white chocolate chip pumpkin loafServe the sliced loaf with coffee (or whatever) and dig in!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0129-e1413900676555.jpgWhite chocolate chip pumpkin loafGently remove the white chocolate chip pumpkin loaf from the pan and let it finish cooling completely on a wire rack before slicing.2014-10-21T14:17:06+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/10/18/cottage-cheese-danish-pancakes/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/cottage-cheese-danish-pancakes.pngCottage Cheese Danish Pancakeshttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0123-e1413300105362.jpgCottage Cheese Danish Pancake PlateAdd a little fruit and you've got a balanced breakfast with delicious Danish pancakes.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0124.jpgIMG_01242014-11-13T03:15:57+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/10/15/slow-cooker-braised-beef-pot-roast/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/slow-cooker-braised-beef-pot-roast.pngSlow Cooker Braised Beef Pot Roasthttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0118-e1412780419710.jpgBraised Beef Pot Roast Slow CookerThis low-fat slow cooked pot roast is big on flavor and low on time and effort.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0116-e1412780408901.jpgSlow Cooker Braised Beef Pot Roast in Bowl2014-10-09T18:57:58+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/10/11/warm-oatmeal-apple-pie-crisp/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0114-e1412703875488.jpgOatmeal Apple Pie Crisp BowlThis would be even more perfect topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0113-e1412703954162.jpgOatmeal Apple Pie Crisp Bowl TopOm nom nom! So good when it's warm from the oven.2014-10-07T17:50:56+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/10/08/braised-chicken-thighs-with-potatoes-and-carrots/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0109-e1412363545249.jpgBraised Chicken with Carrots and PotatoesA bowl of chicken, root veggies and rice. Mmm...https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0106-e1412362710833.jpgSlow cooker of braised chicken with carrots and potatoesThis is what the slow cooker looked like after 8 hours of cooking. That's hearty!2014-10-06T20:34:48+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/10/04/baked-chicken-risotto-with-pancetta-frizzles/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0104-e1412350135140.jpgBaked chicken risotto with pancetta frizzlesThe crispy pieces of pancetta give this risotto just the right bit of crunch and salt.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_0105-e1412350123433.jpgBaked risotto in baking dishHere's the dish after I took a spoon to it. Sorry, I couldn't wait to dig in.2014-10-06T14:11:03+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/10/01/perfect-hors-dourves-plate/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0100-e1412014826572.jpgHors' douvers PlateIt's not hard, but it sure looks fancy doesn't it?2014-10-02T10:42:40+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/09/27/lemony-pork-stir-fry/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0097-e1411753726514.jpgLemony Pork Stir Fry TopTa-da! Dinner is ready in less than an hour.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0099-e1411754045754.jpgLemony Pork Stir Fry SideI served this with rice, but you can sub in noodles if you prefer.2014-10-05T12:26:56+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/09/20/chicken-and-sweet-pepper-fettuccine/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0093-e1410468858536.jpgChicken Pepper Fettucine2014-09-17T18:47:41+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/09/17/asian-glazed-chicken/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0089-e1409662451618.jpgAsian Glazed Chicken Tophttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0088-e1409662403998.jpgAsian Glazed Chicken SideHere's the finished product - just pick a piece and you're ready for dinner.2014-09-18T12:59:26+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/09/10/cancuns-version-of-wal-mart-is-the-best-ever/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0968-e1410031969906.jpgSunset at the LagoonThe most picturesque sunset at the lagoon.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0952-e1410031689128.jpgTony's Monkey HatEven Liquidity's first-mate Tony got in on the fun action at Isla Mujeres with his inflatable monkey hat.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0954-e1410031718891.jpgIsla Mujeres FunThat's Gary the Gecko there, upside down.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0934-e1410031315214.jpgWaterboardWe saw a number of these guys flying around on their water boards. Very cool!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0932-e1410031299698.jpgWIndsuftersThese people were out in the middle of the ocean, but the water was still only waist deep and crystal clear.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0915-e1410030936218.jpgLidia's PoolOur two pools and cabana where we wiled away the hours.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0925-e1410030650707.jpgPirate ShipI've got your boat right here.2014-09-10T14:02:21+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/09/07/little-known-fact-cancun-is-freaking-hot-in-august/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/043-e1410030195343.jpgBoat FunWe were having a very good time. Photo courtesy of: Adam Jones-Kelleyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0894-e1410029879562.jpgXoximilco BandOne of the bands playing on a boat during our dinner cruise.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0871-e1410029693665.jpgXoximilco BoatsOur chariots for the night.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0861-e1410029612784.jpgXoximilcoWelcome to Xoximilco.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0963-e1410029357251.jpgDrinksHello, fruity drinks.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0186-e1409770744279.jpgWestin Main PoolThis is the view from the main lobby of the Westin.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/grill-for-two-e1408738243105.jpgGrill for twoGrill for two, my eye! This was more like a grill for four or five at least! Very tasty though, just way too much food! Image courtesy of: Adam Jones-Kelley.2014-09-07T15:53:25+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/09/13/montezuma-got-his-revenge-in-cancun/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0973-e1410033418802.jpgSean and I at the LagoonWe'll see you later Mexico!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-08-18-22-55-21-e1410033075443.jpgHeather's Birthday CakeHere's the birthday girl, Heather. What a nice surprise from La Distilleria!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0850-e1410032958697.jpgBreakfast SpotThis is our view from the Oasis Restaurant for breakfast. Not bad.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/001-e1410032797570.jpgWestin Poolhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0959-e1410032626152.jpgBoat GangYes, that was a great day on the yacht.2014-09-06T19:57:47+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/09/03/chewy-oatmeal-raisin-cookies/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0217-e1409662819696.jpgOatmeal Raisin Cookie in HandEat, enjoy, repeat.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0216-e1409662834640.jpgOatmeal Raisin Cookies in BoxStored in a container on the counter, cookies keep for up to one week after baking. They usually don't last that long.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0090-e1409662888806.jpgOatmeal Raisin CookiesHere's the cookies fresh from the oven and cooling on the countertop.2014-09-03T19:34:41+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/08/27/balsamic-vinegar-mustard-salad-dressing/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0188-e1409146940476.jpgSeparated ingredientsTrust me, this dressing looks so much better once it's shaken up. It tastes even better.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0187-e1409146897367.jpgBalsamic Vinegar Mustard IngredientsHere are all the ingredients you need to make this super simple salad dressing.2014-08-28T00:52:56+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/08/20/mocha-cake/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140728-100412-36252313-e1406556526129.jpgMocha deep side viewYum!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140728-100412-36252811-e1406556551461.jpgMocha sideBehold, the beauty that is Aunt Jenny's mocha. This tastes even better than it looks.2014-08-21T16:11:17+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/08/24/buttermilk-oven-fried-chicken/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140730-095445-35685508-e1407773376456.jpgButtermilk Fried Chicken 2This piece of chicken got a little too browned in the skillet, but trust me, it still tastes fantastic in your mouth.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140730-095445-35685771-e1407773271358.jpgSide Buttermilk Oven-Fried ChickenThis looks so good, it's making me hungry right now. You won't believe how good it tastes!2014-08-11T16:14:24+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/08/17/chicken-salad-rice-bowls/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140722-084703-31623645-e1406058516955.jpgChicken salad rice bowlGreat way to get your whole grains, antioxidants, protein and healthy fats all in one dish.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140722-084703-31623382-e1406058527664.jpgChicken salad rice plateHearty looking salad, huh?2014-08-05T15:10:36+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/08/13/chicken-soup/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140716-084337-31417566-e1405516044325.jpgChicken soup with orzoHot off the stove and ready to eat.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140716-084337-31417303-e1405516030609.jpgChicken soup sideTell me that heaping bowl doesn't look like a generous portion.2014-08-05T15:10:01+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/08/09/stumblin-in-trinidad-and-the-pain-of-us-passport-control/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0815-e1407250688188.jpgPigeon Point BeachParadise on Earth.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_07011-e1407250703303.jpgMe and SeanReally, is there any way you could not love a picture like this? https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0732-e1407245097992.jpgTobago Pierhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_08451-e1407245228255.jpgTrini LunchOne word: yum!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0691-e1406918447379.jpgThe boys at StumblinThe gang's all here.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/stumblin-e1406918310233.jpgStumblinThis picture pretty much sums up how one feels after many hours of dancing and drinking at Stumblin.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/bliss-carnival-e1406918320482.jpgBliss CarnivalJust one of many gorgeous costumes from Bliss Carnival for 2015. Photo courtesy of: Bliss Carnivalhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0841-e1407245248860.jpgProper Sunday DinnerNow this is a proper Trinidad Sunday dinner: stew pork, macaroni pie, fried rice and fresh zabuca!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0847-e1406916409575.jpgAloo Pie and DoublesIt doesn't look so appealing, but aloo pie and doubles with peppa. Breakfast of champions.2014-08-05T15:05:38+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/08/06/tobago-the-caribbean-dream/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0834-e1406913660524.jpgBarbados TreeWay down in the distance you can see the the port where we arrived by ferry in Tobago. Great view.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0720-e1406913649768.jpgBeachI really liked how the sand looked here.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0713.jpgGrafton BeachThe beach directly in front of our hotel.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0827-e1406913609465.jpgSean and I and a CannonSean and I on a cannon. I don't think this was their original intent, but it made a good photo op.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0824-e1406913590441.jpgFort George CannonsIt's remarkable how well Fort George has weathered being built over 200 years ago.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0789-e1406754569885.jpgNylon PoolAll the glass bottom boats chilling at the Nylon Pool. The water was only waist deep in all directions.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0781-e1406913552513.jpgBuccoo ReefA shot of Buccoo Reef through the glass windows in the center of our glass bottom boat.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0778-e1406913639297.jpgWindsurferAn especially nice shot of a windsurfer Sean took while we were on the boat to Buccoo Reef.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0767-e1406913491355.jpgCool RunningsOne of the other glass bottom boats in Store Harbor alongside ours.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0765.jpgGlass bottom boat Our glass bottom boat "Frankie Tours" - this was the best boat by far.2014-08-09T00:55:22+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/08/03/trinidad-the-return-to-roti-rum-and-mosquitoes/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0712-e1406752427180.jpgPalm treehttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0697-e1406753161198.jpgMaracas shotLovely shot of Maracas from up on the mountainside.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0706.jpgChicken rotiChicken roti unwrapped. It's so good!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0701-e1406753189104.jpgSean and Me MaracasQuintessential picture of Sean and me with Maracas backdrop. https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0688-e1406753122444.jpgMaracas BeachMaracas Beach - just as pretty as I remembered.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0687-e1406753093857.jpgShark and bakeShark and bake. The end.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0680-e1406753400483.jpgChicken puffSorry the photo's blurry - the car was bumping as I was trying to take it. Chicken puff was delicious though.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0675-e1406753387275.jpgLinda's BakeryThe legendary Linda's Bakery. Try the currants rolls.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0704-e1406752917429.jpgGas pricesLucky for Trinidad, gas is unbelievably cheap in Trinidad, as it comes right out of the ground there. These prices convert to about $1 USD per gallon.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/img_0653-e1406753345448.jpgZabucaLook how big they are! So flavorful too - you have no idea.2014-07-30T20:51:00+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/07/17/your-new-use-for-leftover-chicken-chicken-stir-fry/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140627-134827-49707632-e1404226764274.jpgLeftover Chicken Stir-FryI love all the color in this dish. Ready to dig in?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140627-134827-49707864-e1404226580962.jpgChicken Stir-FryThis is a very generous serving but low carb and super healthy from all the veggies.2014-10-04T10:04:55+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/07/31/balsamic-onion-smothered-burgers-with-feta-cheese/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140702-085230-31950172-e1404309467288.jpgSide view of burgerTell me that doesn't look delicious.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140702-085230-31950628-e1404309505948.jpgTop view of balsamic onion, feta cheese burgerWith a side of grilled zucchini, these burgers really hit the spot.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/20140702-085229-31949931-e1404309450904.jpg20140702-085229-31949931.jpg2014-07-29T12:51:53+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/07/28/the-secret-to-perfect-rib-eye-steak/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140630-101725-37045636-e1404231170946.jpgRib-eye steak platedHow good does this giant piece of meat look? Pretty damn appetizing to me!2014-07-29T00:24:10+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/07/21/star-wars-disney-fied-and-some-awesome-paella/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140530-150057-54057255-e1403720828161.jpgLight saber drinkSean was very happy with his Star Wars themed drink. I loved the tiny light saber.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140530-150056-54056719-e1403720708768.jpgDisney's Expedition EverestThe newest roller coaster at Disney's Animal Kingdom: Expedition Everest.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140530-150056-54056351-e1403721023833.jpgContemporary ResortThe Contemporary Resort, man this brings back memories of my childhood.2014-07-17T13:56:24+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/07/14/ultimate-go-to-salad/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140626-092308-33788328-e1403811503124.jpgUltimate Salad Side ViewDinner's ready.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140626-092308-33788586-e1403811488611.jpgUltimate salad close upDoesn't that look good?2014-06-30T12:59:26+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/07/17/guten-tag-disney-world/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140530-150332-54212047-e1403296238859.jpgRaw threads teeThe back of one of Jenn's awesome Raw Threads designs. Tinkerbell-inspired wings! Love it!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140530-150054-54054914-e1403296945481.jpgChina in EpcotAm I in China again? Nope, just Epcot. https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140530-150057-54057976-e1403296404694.jpgMagic KingdomI know this shot is a little dark, but it's still one of my favorites for obvious reasons.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/20140530-150055-54055267-e1403296353774.jpgMargaritaSeriously the best frozen margarita I've ever had. Thanks Disney!2014-06-30T12:57:37+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/07/10/hong-kong-lkf-cat-suits-and-the-most-epic-photobomb-of-all-time/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sean-and-bruce-e1403292834529.jpgSean and BruceSean and Bruce, just chilling on the Avenue of Stars.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/harbor-at-night-e1403292723658.jpgHarbor at NightThe Hong Kong skyline from Victoria Harbor at night. One of my favorite views in the world.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sushi-one-e1403292737601.jpgSushi OneSome of the best sushi I've ever had in Hong Kong at Sushi One in Causeway Bay.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sampan-e1403292713349.jpgSampanA traditional sampan still sailing along in the Hong Kong harbor. https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/lkf-debauchery-e1403292747284.jpgLKF debaucherySean's most epic photobomb ever, and a look of joy that's unrivaled. Here's to you, Hong Kong. Photo courtesy of David East.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/peak-panorama.jpegPeak-panorama2014-06-30T12:56:42+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/07/07/shanghai-beautiful-bund-and-delicious-buns/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/nanxiang-restaurant-e1402598433398.jpegNanxiang-RestaurantThe world renowned Nanxiang Steamed Buns restaurant in Shanghai. Best xiao long bao in the city.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/jade-buddha-temple-monks-e1402598082219.jpegJade Buddha Temple MonksThe monks in residence at the Jade Buddha temple in Shanghai praying and chanting.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0307.jpgPeople's SquareOne of the many gargantuan buildings in People's Square. https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0301-e1402598267862.jpgNanxiang LunchA small portion of the delicious dumplings and xiao long bao that made up our sumptuous lunch.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0288-e1402598860609.jpgFreshwater pearlsThe owner of Fenghui Pearls showing us how freshwater pearls are grown and harvested.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bund-at-night-e1402598377680.jpgBund at nightSean and I in front of the Shanghai skyline on the Bund river cruise. Photo courtesy of: Soo Jones-Kelley.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bund-daytime-2.jpgBund-daytime-22014-06-30T12:56:13+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/07/03/shanghai-capital-of-copy-bags-and-terrible-english-translations/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0251-copy-e1402596799322.jpgNanjing Rd.Pick a store, any store on Nanjing Rd.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/yuyuan-gardens-e1402596653317.jpgYuyuan GardensYuyuan Garden - the ultimate tourist shopping destination. Watches, handbags, chopsticks, tea, pearls, jade and more awaits you there.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/conspicuous-consumption-e1402596664906.jpgConspicuous consumptionThe best example of the conspicuous consumption and brand consciousness in Shanghai.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_0292-copy-e1402596447895.jpgYuyuan Gardens2014-06-30T12:55:45+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/06/30/ni-hao-shanghai-would-you-care-for-some-hairy-crab/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/the-bund-at-night.jpgThe Bund at Nighthttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/shanghai-cityscape-e1402331918268.jpgShanghai CityscapeOur view of Shanghai from our hotel room. Wow!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/xin-tian-di-e1402331871347.jpgXin Tian DiThe European-inspired quarters of Shanghai: Xin Tian Di.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/nanjing-rd-e1402331903317.jpgNanjing Rd.Nanjing Rd. Prepare to meet your many, many friends.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/le-royal-meridien-e1402331784447.jpgLe Royal MeridienOur hotel in Shanghai. Nice digs - I highly recommend it.2014-06-27T19:57:34+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/07/09/i-could-eat-dim-sum-daily-in-hong-kong/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/skyscrapers-e1403295312998.jpegSkyscrapersImagine seeing this everyday living in Hong Kong. Wow!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/hk-from-victoria-peak-e1403295179858.jpegHK from Victoria's PeakThe city of Hong Kong from the top of Victoria Peak. Again, we were so lucky to have such clear weather when we went to the top.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/big-bus-e1403295130749.jpgBig BusSean and I ready to get educated about Hong Kong courtesy of the Big Bus Tour narrator.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/abereen-e1403295167670.jpgAbereenA view of Aberdeen from our bus tour.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dim-sum.jpgDim sum2014-06-20T20:20:39+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/06/23/cancuns-cancelled-flights-and-the-other-joys-of-international-travel/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dsc02470-copy-e1402330301980.jpgCancun CliffsAnother beautiful shot of Cancun. Photo courtesy of: David East.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2013-08-18-22-16-26-2-copy-e1402330264602.jpgOle!Cheers to a great vacation! Photo courtesy of: Dancin' Dirk.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/040-copy-e1402330421433.jpgPerfect WaterHow perfect is this picture of the Cancun water? Photo courtesy of: Adam Jones-Kelley.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/group-beach-shot.jpegGroup-Beach-ShotFriends, sun, and sand. What could be finer? Drinks too. Photo courtesy of: Adam Jones-Kelley.2014-06-09T16:15:01+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/06/20/cancun-land-of-sea-turtles-and-tequila/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sea-turtle-e1402328291398.jpgSea TurtleOne of about ten sea turtles we saw during multiple walks on the beach after the sun went down. Such a cool experience. Photo courtesy of: Dancin' Dirk.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/giant-tequila-bottle.jpgGiant tequila bottleRemember those silly pictures I mentioned? This is one of them. Sill photo courtesy of: Dancin' Dirk.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pool-party-at-lidias-e1402328152700.jpegPool Party at Lidia'sLidia was such a fantastic hostess during our stay. The barbecue was probably the best food we had the whole time we were in Cancun. Photo courtesy of: Adam Jones-Kelley.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/isla-mujeres.jpegIsla Mujeres BoatPhoto courtesy of David East.2014-06-20T15:14:55+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/06/18/cancun-mexico-the-remix-you-aint-seen-nothin-yet/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/westin-lagunamar-e1402324570771.jpgWestin Lagunamar PoolYep, this is the main pool area: one of at least three, I believe.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/westin-balcony-e1402324143646.jpegWestin BalconyThe view of the hotel pool and ocean from our room's balcony. Don't deny you're jealous.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/group-dinner-la-distileria-e1402324581203.jpegGroup dinner La DistileriaThe quintessential group dinner shot at La Distileria. Photo courtesy of Adam Jones-Kelley.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/club-mandala.jpgClub MandalaAll dressed up to dance like mad.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/cancun-beach.jpgCancun BeachThis photo doesn't really need words. Photo courtesy of Adam Jones Kelley2014-06-09T14:46:26+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/06/25/balsamic-roasted-cauliflower/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140604-091418-33258789-e1401894910715.jpgBalsamic roasted cauliflowerBalsamic roasted cauliflower fresh from the oven. The aluminum foil makes clean up a whole lot easier.2014-06-04T15:17:03+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/06/27/chicken-cordon-bleu/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140604-091322-33202152-e1401891026550.jpgChicken cordon bleuChicken in the skillet hot out of the oven.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140604-091321-33201895-e1401891045212.jpgChicken Cordon Bleu and CauliflowerChicken cordon bleu and cauliflower - it's what's for dinner!2014-06-04T14:42:16+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/06/16/red-curry-chicken/2014-06-16T14:42:21+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/06/13/trinidad-and-tobago-down-the-islands-is-where-its-at/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/kirks-girls-e1401475941271.jpgKirk's GirlsKirk's girls with their great aunt Suzette. How cute.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/whole-family-e1401475966263.jpgWhole FamilySo long Trinidad. Until next time...https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fantasy-island-homes-e1401475907334.jpgFantasy Island HomesAnd a few more homes here.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/houses-on-the-water-e1401475767763.jpgHouses on the WaterThis was the view from our balcony. Jealous yet?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/dawn-down-the-islands-e1401475810852.jpgDawn Down the IslandsDown the Islands at dawn. I'm glad I woke up to see this at least once. It was so still and unreal.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fantasy-island-homes-2-e1401475888316.jpgFantasy Island Homes 2A fraction of the homes on Fantasy Island.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fantasy-island.jpgFantasy Island2014-05-30T18:56:33+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/06/11/trinidad-and-tobago-sharknbake-and-white-oakncoke/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/beach-2.jpgBeach 2https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/beach-time-e1400707353437.jpgMaracasBeach time!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/my-shark-and-bake-e1400707229795.jpgMy Shark and BakeThe only appropriate food to eat at Maracas: Richard's shark and bake!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/shark-and-bake-e1400707218796.jpgShark and BakeOm nom nom!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/trouble-e1400706885373.jpgTroubleThe trouble makers for the evening.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/chervon-e1400706210991.jpgChervon and MichaelI wasn't joking about the hospitality. It was second to none.2014-05-28T16:17:28+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/06/06/trinidad-and-tobago-slight-peppa-please/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/trini-flag-e1400705433342.jpgTrini FlagIt resembles the international sign for scuba diving, but it's actually the official flag of Trinidad and Tobago.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/suzette-sean-e1400705535840.jpgSuzette and SeanSean's mom, Suzette. One of the sweetest ladies around.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sunday-dinner.jpgSunday DinnerSunday dinner. Stew pork, macaroni pie, bok choy. Perfection.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/house-in-the-bush-e1400705602953.jpgHouse in the BushTheir home in the Bush. https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ethan-e1400705523290.jpgEthanSean's nephew, Ethan. Cutie pie.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/cocoa-plantation-hills.jpgCocoa Plantation HillsThe hills of the cocoa plantation where Sean's family lives. That's a pretty sweet backyard, huh?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/coastline-e1400705473380.jpgCoastlineOne of the many beautiful shots of Trinidad's coastline. Fantastic.2014-05-21T20:57:34+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/06/09/peanut-butter-banana-bread/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pb-2-e1400507623518.jpgPeanut Butter SlicesTwo delicious slices of bread ready to be devoured with coffee.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pb-1-e1400507612695.jpgPeanut butter breadHere's what this pretty loaf looks like fresh from the oven.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/pb-3.jpgPb 32014-05-19T13:56:04+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/06/02/sun-poisoning-and-other-fun-things-they-dont-warn-you-about-in-mexico/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/poolside-e1400184992722.jpgPoolsideI can't think of a better way to spend the afternoon.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/fountains-at-night-e1400184609997.jpgFountains at nightA picture of the hotel fountains at night. So pretty and the colors changed over time.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lagoon-at-dusk-e1400184964429.jpgLagoon at duskThe view of the lagoon at our final dinner in Cancun. How picturesque, right?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/cancun-lagoon-2.jpgCancun Lagoon 22014-05-15T20:16:44+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/05/30/cancun-whale-shark-diving-and-sunburns-from-hell/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/starting-out-cancun-e1400016206603.jpgStarting Out CancunThe day started out so well. Sunscreen - check!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/mole-e1400015836274.jpgMoleChicken mole. It may look a little iffy, but trust me, delicious!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/marina-e1400015896920.jpgMarinaThe marina Captain Nacho took us to. Look at all the boats for hire!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/isla-mujeres-e1400015988118.jpgIsla MujeresIsla Mujeres, where we stopped after our diving excursion for food and fun.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/whale-shark.jpgWhale shark2014-05-13T21:24:39+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/06/04/lady-gagas-artrave-is-this-a-concert-or-dragoncon-part-two/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/screen-shot-2014-05-08-at-9-09-23-am-e1399554908419.pngLady Gaga Breaking it DownLady Gaga and her crew breaking it down for thousands of adoring fans.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/screen-shot-2014-05-08-at-9-10-37-am.pngThe Concert StartsThe scenery from which all form of crazy dancers emerged.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/img_0581-e1399554461716.jpgLady Gaga StageThe stage of the concert prior to the show's start. Those curtains dropped to reveal an awesome stage behind.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lady-g-tickets.jpgLady G Tickets2014-05-08T13:16:31+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/05/26/things-i-learned-in-cancun-jalapeno-juice-and-eyes-are-no-bueno/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/villas-e1399482777350.jpgVillasThe swim up bar at the main pool at the Westin.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-crew-e1399482937746.jpgThe CrewThe whole crew at dinner. At this point, sight had been regained in all eyes and the 'rose incident' had passed.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/screen-shot-2014-05-07-at-1-04-21-pm-e1399482731464.pngWestin LagunamarYep, this is the awesome hotel we stayed at. I highly, highly recommend it.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/jet-pack-e1399483061668.jpgJet PackThe water propelled jet pack. This was the pro showing off, not the guy who totally ate it.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/margaritas.jpgMargaritas2014-05-07T18:05:34+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/05/28/blueberry-flip-flop/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/side-view-e1399296602629.pngSide viewTa - da. Flip flop fresh out of the oven.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/flip-flop-plus-piece.pngFlip flop plus pieceJust slice and enjoy.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/flip-flop-piece-e1399296643850.pngFlip flop pieceA finished slice of the blueberry flip flop.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/finished-product.pngFinished product2014-05-05T13:32:37+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/05/23/the-end-of-the-epic-saga-of-studying-abroad-in-hong-kong/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/chinese-dancer-e1399058018739.jpgChinese DancerOne last shot of me as a Chinese opera dancer for your entertainment.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/italian-restaurant.jpgItalian RestaurantThe very Italian interior of Amaroni's. Pretty authentic for Hong Kong, I'd say.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/san-fran-airport.jpgSan Fran AirportThe last stop between me and my home in St. Louis. Was it too late to turn the plane around?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/hong-kong-from-victorias-peak.jpgHong Kong from Victoria's Peak2014-05-23T17:31:43+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/05/21/the-countdown-in-hong-kong-continues-and-i-learn-packing-sucks/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/shenzhen-bubble-tea-e1399055429885.jpgShenzhen Bubble TeaMy final bubble tea from China. So, so perfect.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/shenzhen-craziness-e1399055415447.jpgShenzhen CrazinessOne final look at the utter chaos and energy of Shenzhen, China. Fare thee well.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/aqua-e1399055308630.jpgAquaLooking down from where we had dinner at Aqua. In the upper bar area, the views of Hong Kong were even more stunning.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/partying-hard-e1399055218534.jpgPartying HardYet another real-life shot of partying joy captured in the moment.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/hk-skyline.jpgHK Skyline2014-06-24T19:58:03+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/05/19/the-final-countdown-begins-in-hong-kong/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wan-chai-e1398892939389.jpgWan ChaiParty central after the race horses at Happy Valley.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/strawberry-daquiri-e1398893002509.jpgStrawberry DaquiriMmm... strawberry daquiri.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dress-e1398893074638.jpgDressI got this dress for a steal because the stall owner thought I was cute!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/pineapple-fried-rice-e1398893060486.jpgPineapple-fried-riceThe amazing pineapple fried rice (displayed in a pineapple) at Phukets.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/bistro-manchu.jpgBistro ManchuBistro Manchu where Mina and I met Rob for dinner. I highly recommend it.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/souvenirs.jpgSouvenirs2014-04-30T21:26:17+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/05/16/espresso-rubbed-pork-tenderloin/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo-21.jpgphoto 2https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo-1-e1398345835451.jpgTenderloin MedallionsThe tenderloin cut into medallions and drizzled with more au jus.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/photo-e1398284566875.jpgEspresso Rubbed Pork TenderloinA shot of the tenderloin fresh out of the oven. Look at that beautiful brown color and juice.2014-04-24T13:25:17+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/05/14/of-course-theres-a-diamond-encrusted-mercedes-in-hong-kong-obviously/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/star-ferry1.jpgStar Ferryhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/star-ferry-e1398282831882.jpgStar Ferryhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/rustic-hot-pot-e1398282558321.jpgRustic Hot PotOur rustic hot pots. Looking tasty already.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/mong-kok-jade-e1398282605282.jpgMong Kok JadeThis wasn't on Jade Street per se - just a regular jade stall in Mong Kok market. Still pretty cool though.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/happy-valley-club-e1398282685123.jpgHappy-Valley-ClubFan boys of the race horses?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dan-ryans-e1398282911530.jpgDan RyansDan Ryan's Chicago Bar and Grill... in Hong Kong.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/blingin-mercedes-e1398282506829.jpgBlingin MercedesCan you say blingin' Mercedes? I wonder how much this cost...2014-04-23T19:57:20+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/05/12/nuns-and-sushi-in-hong-kong-goes-together-like-peaches-and-cream/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sushi.jpgSushihttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/nan-lian-park.jpgNan Lian ParkA pretty pagoda in Nan Lian Park.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/hk-boy-scouts.jpgHK Boy ScoutsHong Kong's Boy Scouts. Love the little neck ties and shorts. Stay classy, boys.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/b-day-party-e1398276646693.jpgB-day PartyOur large birthday party.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/chi-lin-nunnery.jpgChi Lin NunneryThe Chi Lin Nunnery entrance. At a much more peaceful time of year than Chinese New Year.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/b-day-cake-e1398276708994.jpgB-day CakeA very cute picture of the birthday girl.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/abbys-mark.jpgAbby's MarkAbby left her mark on one of the bathroom mirrors during her wild birthday night.2014-06-15T00:25:47+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/04/21/beach-barbecues-and-farsi-all-in-one-day-in-hong-kong/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/post-hike-bbq-e1397063908892.jpgPost Hike BBQPost-hike beach barbecue. Pass the honey.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/oasis-cliff.jpgOasis-CliffSuch a cool experience on the edge of this cliff during the hike.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/kowloon-bay.jpgKowloon BayFantastics shopping complexes. Asia knows how to sell commercialism, I'll give it that for sure.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/goldfish-e1397062959110.jpgGoldfishGoldfish Market. Pick a fish, any fish.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/fa-yuen-shopping.jpgFa Yuen ShoppingTake your pick: knock off bags, tchotchkys, or super-cheesy Asian souvenirs?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/fish-balls.jpgFish ballsMmm... fish balls. Don't worry, no goldfish were harmed in the making of these.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/braised-eggplant-e1397064168150.jpgBraised eggplantWhy, why, why has the US not mastered eggplant preparation the way Asia has? It's so great!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/beach-shot-e1397064027228.jpgBeach shotWho knew this great little beach was just about 20 minutes from our university? Awesome!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bay-view-1.jpgBay view 1One of the many fantastic views of Lobster Bay on our hike. Beautiful!2014-08-22T16:26:47+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/05/09/popping-bottles-in-hong-kong-the-home-stretch-of-studying-abroad/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/hk-club.jpgHK Clubhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/nightclub-joy-e1397844990613.jpgNightclub joyOne of my favorite pictures on our nights out. The joy is so pure and unmatched.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dialogue-in-the-dark-e1397844925588.jpgDialogue in the DarkEntrance to Dialogue in the Dark - the last thing we saw before we went blind.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/hong-kong-skyline-e1397845083768.jpgHong Kong SkylineAnother great shot of Hong Kong's skyline from one of the club's balconies in LKF.2014-04-18T18:20:01+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/05/07/hitchhiking-in-taiwan-involves-100k-lexuses-who-knew/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/teapot-e1397827760936.jpgTeapotTeapot at the Tea Museum in Ping Lin.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/the-lexus-e1397829230499.jpgThe LexusThe fancy Lexus Lucas and I hitchhiked in. I can't hitchhike in anything less now - I won't.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tea-drying-e1397829197156.jpgTea DryingSome of the tea fields and tea drying in the sun we saw while riding bikes.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/tea-museum-e1397827749984.jpgTea MuseumAn example of tea harvesting in the Tea Museum in Ping Lin.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/lanshan-temple-e1397829276901.jpgLongshan TempleLongshan Temple and all the tourists that naturally came with it.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/pickup-ride1.jpgPickup Ridehttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/high-speed-ticket-e1397829327236.jpgHigh Speed TicketMy high speed ticket to the Taipei airport.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/fresh-chicken-e1397829342800.jpgFresh ChickenIt doesn't get much fresher than this.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/pickup-ride.jpgPickup Ride2014-08-14T17:05:08+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/05/02/chui-chow-dinners-in-hong-kong-and-taiwan-bubble-tea-lifes-good/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/team-buns-e1397751854399.jpgTeam BunsWe quickly adopted the moniker "Team Buns" during our time in Taiwan for obvious reasons.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/shilin-night-market-e1397752019626.jpgShilin Night MarketThe crowded carnival of Shilin. Totally nuts and so great!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/shilin-food-e1397751969812.jpgShilin FoodThis is actually an inside shot of the food booths at Shilin. Talk about crowded!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/food-e1397751985892.jpgFoodA fraction of the food available at Shilin. Where do I even start?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ice-cream-buddies-e1397751716898.jpgIce Cream BuddiesOur final ice cream goodbye with our Hong Kong buddies. https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/chiu-chow-e1397751645687.jpgChiu ChowFried octopus and goose intestines. Mmm...https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/chiu-chow-2-e1397751665356.jpgChiu Chow 2Delicious rice dish. Even on its own - this would have been a perfect dinner.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/bubble-tea.jpgBubble Tea2014-04-17T18:01:47+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/05/05/taiwans-miniatures-museum-and-taipei-101-the-smallest-to-largest/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ximen.jpgXimendingXimending Night Market. Also great!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wulai.jpgWulaiWelcome to Wulai - pretty enough for a postcard, no?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/waterfall-e1397756688586.jpgWaterfallThe exact waterfall background Lucas had on his computer. Who'd have thought it was from here?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/vegetarian-paradise-e1397756288797.jpgVegetarian ParadiseSo many choices. So few animals harmed in the making of this buffet.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/taipei-101.jpgTaipei 101https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/miniatures-museum.jpgMiniatures MuseumSuch painstakingly crafted miniatures. So beautiful and ornate.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/death-star-mall-e1397756401971.jpgDeath star mallCue the theme to Star Wars as we entered the Death Star mall.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cks-memorial-hall.jpgCKS Memorial HallVery impressive Chiang Kai Shek temple.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cks-entrance-gate.jpgCKS Entrance GateAwesome gate to the Chiang Kai Shek temple grounds.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cks-cheerleaders.jpgCKS CheerleadersThe cheerleading competition taking place in front of the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial.2014-04-17T18:01:09+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/04/16/chinese-stir-fry-chicken-over-rice-noodles/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/noodles.pngNoodlesThe rice stick noodles that go under the stir fry.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/chicken.pngChickenA small portion of the finished product in the wok.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/stir-fry-chicken-e1396357482626.jpgStir fry chickenThe finished product.2014-04-16T13:52:07+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/04/30/i-came-halfway-around-the-world-and-ran-into-a-grade-school-classmate-in-hong-kong/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/pork-wrappers.jpgPork wrappersThe pork in honey sauce to place in pieces of dough.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/tai-koo-mall.jpgTai Koo mallhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/pi-e1397499418778.jpgPiPi's entrance sign in LKF. Good club for sure.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/pork-in-clay-pot-e1397499246411.jpgPork in clay potThe braised pork in a clay pot. One of the tastiest things I've ever eaten.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/nepal-restaurant.jpgNepal RestaurantLiterally the name of the Nepalese restaurant I had dinner at was "Nepal Restaurant." Highly original, I agree.2014-04-14T18:23:36+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/04/28/in-hong-kong-salvation-and-sin-are-just-a-cab-ride-apart/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/banquet-dinner-e1397497737797.jpgBanquet dinnerPart of the banquet dinner. Yum - dumplings!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/taxi-dennis-e1397497755664.jpgTaxi DennisOur favorite taxi driver, Taxi Dennis. He offered a flat rate for exchange students to and from LKF. He was the man!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/power-plant-e1397497633383.jpgPower plantThe picturesque power plant on Lamma Island. How fetching.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/welcome-to-cheng-chau-e1397497440352.jpgWelcome to Cheng ChauCheng Chau's welcome sign. https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lamma-port-e1397497618936.jpgLamma PortThe view of the port we docked at on Lamma Island from the hiking trail. Very pretty.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/mini-bun-tower-e1397497773791.jpgMini bun towerA replica bun tower to the real deal, which was over 14 meters in height.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bun-tower-e1397497460868.jpgBun towerA skeleton of a bun tower being constructed for the approaching bun climbing festival.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/buns.jpgBuns2014-04-14T17:50:47+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/04/11/hong-kong-and-a-return-to-normalcy/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/taipei.jpgTaipeiDestination: Taipei, Taiwan.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lkf-walkers-e1396382050258.jpgLKF WalkersThe bustling street scene on an average night in LKF.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lkf-skyline-e1396382069260.jpgLKF SkylineA view of the Hong Kong skyline from one of the clubs in LKF.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/hong-kong-harbor-e1396381674304.jpgHong Kong Harbor2014-08-19T09:05:15+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/04/25/beach-luaus-and-hong-kong-history/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/umbrella.jpgUmbrellaQuite possibly the cutest umbrella ever. Erin looks very cute in this pic too.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/pipe.jpgPipeI don't smoke, but if I did, this is the bad ass pipe I'd use.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/teapots.jpgTeapotsSome of the better souvenirs we found for sale that evening.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/clearwater-beach-2-e1397071283273.jpgClearwater Beach 2Clearwater Beach 2. This is where the night party took place.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/junk-model-e1397071227896.jpgJunk ModelA model of a junk boat that people could spend their entire lives on.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bad-ass-cuffs.jpgBad ass cuffs2014-04-09T19:26:26+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/04/23/getting-wild-in-hong-kong-with-lantaus-biggest-buddha-and-lion-rock/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lions-rock-e1397069197995.jpgLions-RockHong Kong from Lion's Rock. Wow. Just wow.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/vegetarian-e1397069073472.jpgVegetarianSurprisingly (or perhaps not), the deep fried taro puff was not the favorite vegetarian dish at our table.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lantau-gang.jpgLantau-GangThe gang's all here. We should have tried to orchestrate a jumping picture.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/lion-rock.jpgLion RockLion's Rock. It doesn't look intimidating from the top, but trust me, the climb up here wasn't easy.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cable-car-e1397069025838.jpgCable-CarOne of the many amazing views from Lantau's cable car. Sweet.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/chinese-drama-e1397069165559.jpgChinese-DramaA shot of the Chinese period drama we stumbled upon in Kowloon Park. Places everyone, places!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/big-buddha.jpgBig Buddha2014-04-09T19:00:33+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/04/18/hong-kong-on-wednesday-night-is-still-lively/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/wan-chai.jpgWan ChaiTyphoon bar. One of the many bars in Wan Chai.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/indoor-rink.jpgIndoor RinkThe indoor skating rink at Kowloon Tong. That thing's huge.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/birthday-cake.jpgBirthday cakeKevin's birthday cake.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/big-fan.jpgBig FanCan you see me?2014-04-08T21:40:13+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/04/14/geoparks-and-floating-restaurants-in-hong-kong/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/rock-skipping.jpgRock skippingLook at that awesome rock skipping prowess. Perfect form.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/world-mall-e1396383956724.jpgWorld MallThe fancy outdoor mall with the World map on its floor.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/woods-tpc-e1396383777102.jpgWoods TPCOver the river and through the woods on Tung Ping Chau we go...https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/tung-ping-chau-2.jpgTung Ping Chau 2My group of intrepid hikers at Tung Ping Chau.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/seafood-dinner.jpgSeafood DinnerOne of our dinner dishes at Aberdeen's Seafood Carnival Restaurant - delicious!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/the-world-map-e1396383815166.jpgThe World MapSee? A map of the world set into the street.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/rocks-of-tpc.jpgRocks of TPCAmazing that just an hour and half from Hong Kong this kind of untouched wildness still existed.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/aberdeens-jumbo-kingdom.jpgAberdeen's Jumbo KingdomAberdeen's famous floating restaurant "Jumbo Kingdom."2014-04-01T20:33:30+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/03/24/zucchini-spaghetti-and-meatballs/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-4.jpgZucchini ReadThe zucchini pre-slicing. It's locked and loaded and ready for action.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-3.jpgSpaghetti CompleteVoila! The finished product; zucchini spaghetti topped with meatballs and sauce.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-2.jpgZucchini Spaghetti FinishedIn less than two minutes, a large zucchini was demolished to nothing more than this pile of ribbons.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/photo-1.jpgSpaghetti in ProcessIt's unbelievably simple to turn this zucchini (or any other veggie you can think of) into spaghetti strands with the Paderno.2014-03-24T19:34:59+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/04/09/our-last-gasp-of-spring-break-in-shanghai/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/bund-crossing.jpgBund CrossingA view of Shanghai from the ferry we took crossing the bund. Very nice.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/pearl-tower.jpgPearl Towerhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/tourist-hat.jpgTourist HatThis looks almost as good as my panda hat, I think.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/qibao.jpgQibaoOld Town Qibao in Shanghai. So quaint. I imagine this is what Shanghai looked like in the old days.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/antiques.jpgAntiquesDo you think there's buried treasure somewhere in there?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/xiao-long-bao-makers.jpgXiao Long Bao MakersThe experts churning out thousands upon thousands of Xiao long bao for the hungry masses.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/steaming-xiao-long-bao.jpgSteaming Xiao long baoLittle steaming buns of sheer deliciousness.2014-03-21T20:29:56+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/03/28/chinese-dragons-flower-cannons-and-whole-roasted-pigs-just-another-day-in-hong-kong/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/spare-ribs-e1394742128264.jpgSpare ribsSome of the best spareribs I had ever had at Crystal Garden.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/junk-yacht.jpgJunk YachtYour yacht awaits.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rose-pony.jpgRose Ponyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/flower-cannons.jpgFlower cannonsThe size of each flower cannon was enormous!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/giant-dragon-and-me.jpgGiant Dragon and Mehttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/chinese-opera.jpgChinese operaPart of the Cantonese Opera for Hung Shing's festival. It just sounded like a lot of wailing and crying to me.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/fishermen.jpgFishermenPick your dinner - it's fresh!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/chinese-dragon.jpgChinese dragonThree different Chinese dragons performed during the festival.2014-03-21T19:08:56+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/04/07/shanghai-like-hong-kong-only-communist/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/pearl-tower.jpgPearl Towerhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/jin-mao-tower.jpgJin Mao towerhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/shanghai-bund.jpgShanghai BundA shot of the Shanghai skyline from the Bund. Lovely.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/barbie-store-inside.jpgBarbie Store InsideCan you tell which ones are us? So fun.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/barbie-store.jpgBarbie StoreEvery little girl's dream. A six-story department store devoted entirely to Barbie. We were kids in a candy shop.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/pauls-bakery.jpgPaul's BakeryThe beautiful, delicious pastries for sale. It makes my mouth water again just thinking about it.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/french-concession.jpgFrench ConcessionA little bit of Europe in the heart of Shanghai: the French Concession.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/shanghai-museum.jpgShanghai MuseumThe rather drab exterior of the Shanghai Museum housed a treasure trove of interesting things inside.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/vegetarian-lunch.jpgVegetarian LunchMy totally vegetarian lunch set at Vegetarian Lifestyle. You could've fooled me.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/museum-inside.jpgMuseum InsideA decorative canoe inside the museum. Fancy!2014-03-20T21:02:33+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/04/04/food-poisoning-and-the-great-wall-of-china-dont-forget-the-panda-hats/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/zipline.jpgZiplineThe prize at the end of the Great Wall - the zipline! A sweet sight for sore feet.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/temple-of-heaven.jpgTemple of HeavenThe famous Temple of Heaven. Very pretty, no?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/peking-duck.jpgPeking DuckThe chef slicing up our official Peking duck, tableside.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/peking-duck-presentation.jpgPeking Duck PresentationThe beautiful presentation of the Peking duck at our table at Quanjude.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/me-on-great-wall.jpgMe on Great WallProud moment atop the Great Wall. If you'd told me a year prior I'd be there at 21, I'd have laughed out loud.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/great-wall-forever.jpgGreat Wall ForeverIt looks like the Great Wall goes on forever and ever in this shot. It seemed like it too during our hike.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/food-on-a-stick.jpgFood on a StickPick a stick, any stick!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/drum-performance.jpgDrum PerformanceThe impressive drum performance in Beijing's Drum and Bell Tower.2014-03-20T19:22:15+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/04/02/dumplings-temples-and-birds-nests-this-is-beijing/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/the-perpetrator.jpgThe PerpetratorSo innocent looking. Yet it made me so violently ill.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/panda-hats.jpgPanda HatsPanda hats!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/lama-temple-entrance.jpgLama Temple EntranceThe Lama Temple entrance.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/lama-shrine.jpgLama ShrineOne of many Buddhist shrines within Lama Temple.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/forbidden-city.jpgForbidden CityNi hao, Forbidden City.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/forbidden-city-lion.jpgForbidden City Lionhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/birds-nest.jpgBird's NestThe Bird's Nest used in the 2010 Summer Olympics. Can't believe I was there in person.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/beijing-train-station.jpgBeijing Train StationThe Beijing Train Station. Save yourself the trouble and let your hostel book tickets for you - no one in there spoke English.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/beijing-dumplings.jpgBeijing DumplingsHands down some of the best dumplings I've ever had. We came back more than once.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/aubergine.jpgAubergineAubergine - if only America could do eggplant this well.2014-03-20T19:21:59+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/03/31/no-bikinis-for-this-spring-break-beijings-a-little-cool-in-april/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/mao-picture.jpgMao PictureChairman Mao himself and his last soldier standing watch.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/chinese-airplane.jpgChinese AirplaneOur Chinese chariot of the skies.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/hot-meal.jpgHot MealSee? I wasn't kidding about the full-meal. And on a three hour flight no less. Amazing!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/beijing-at-night.jpgBeijing at NightNot exactly the most welcoming sight your first night in Beijing.2014-04-02T23:26:31+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/03/26/rugby-sevens-where-vikings-and-crayons-are-equally-welcome/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/vikings-e1394740126457.jpgVikingsViking warriors on their way to Rugby Sevens.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/stadium.jpgStadiumHong Kong Stadium where Rugby Sevens was hosted. Very impressive venue.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ramen.jpgRamenMy first bowl of ramen at Ajisen Ramen post-rugby. Delicious!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/hk-from-the-peak.jpgHK from the PeakOne of the very few non-blurry pictures of Hong Kong from Victoria's Peak. https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/crayons-and-afros.jpgCrayons and AfrosHKUST's rugby teams proudly upholding Rugby Sevens tradition.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/coyote-bar.jpgCoyote BarOne of Clayton's many restaurants: Coyote Bar. Best fishbowl margaritas in all of Wan Chai.2014-03-20T19:21:13+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/03/19/chinese-scrolls-and-the-freshest-lunch-possible-still-alive-an-hour-ago/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/pre-lunch-e1394483418240.jpgPre-lunchThis became lunch less than an hour alter.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/my-scroll.jpgMy ScrollMr. Mai's scroll that I took home and have framed and hanging in my living room now. I love it.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/lunch.jpgLunchThis is the feast that came from our efforts at the market. It doesn't get fresher than that.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/luo-hu-shopping-mall.jpgLuo Hu Shopping MallThe 5-story Luo Ho shopping center where you could find your fabric and tailor it too. While picking up a few bootleg DVDs, a lighter, a fake purse and any other odds and ends you never knew you needed.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/huangge-mopeds.jpgHuangge MopedsOne of the many of examples in Huangge where I felt like I'd stepped back in time. Primitive.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/genealogy-chart.jpgGenealogy ChartThe genealogy chart listing all males' names down to the 68th generation.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/fish-market-place.jpgFish Market PlaceLive fish, live eels or live squid for lunch? All of the above please.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/feng-shui-building.jpgFeng Shui BuildingThe special holes in the this building's design give it good feng shui.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/chang-ancestral-hall.jpgChang Ancestral HallThe Chang ancestral hall in Huangge proper.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/cabbage-patch.jpgCabbage PatchReal, live cabbage patch. I didn't see any babies in there though.2014-09-01T18:34:48+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/03/21/tofu-soup-for-dessert/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/buddies-photo.jpgBuddies PhotoA silly buddy photo print out complete with stars, hearts and crowns.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/potted-rice.jpgPotted ricePotted rice with a duck egg cooked on top. There was some great soy sauce we poured over it too that was delicious.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ginger-tofu-dessert.jpgGinger tofu dessertCherry's ginger tofu dessert. Mmm...https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/clams-in-black-bean-sauce.jpgClams in black bean sauceClams in black bean sauce. Very tasty.2014-09-30T06:43:40+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/03/15/traditional-chinese-dance-and-birthday-shenanigans/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/snake-soup.jpgSnake SoupI kid you not, this snake soup tasted like chicken soup. Not quite like Mom used to make though...https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ocean-bbq.jpgOcean BBQOceanfront BBQ with the exchange students. This was so much fun.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/mosque.jpgMosqueAn Islamic mosque smack dab in the middle of Hong Kong. Note the high rises surrounding it.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/chinese-opera-costume.jpgChinese Opera CostumeOne of many gorgeous Chinese opera costumes on display.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/chinese-dancers-e1394055733443.jpgChinese DancersWe all looked like total naturals for a Chinese opera performance, right?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/birthday-lkf-crew.jpgBirthday LKF CrewWho's ready to party?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/birthday-dinner-e1394041621458.jpgBirthday dinnerA shot of our excellent Korean BBQ dinner at Han Wo. Delicious!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/birthday-cake-e1394040862285.jpgBirthday CakeA surprise Hello Kitty birthday cake from my roommate and friends. What more could a girl ask for?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/beat-boxer.jpgBeat boxerThis guy was the first beat boxer I'd seen live, and he was seriously talented.2014-03-12T14:05:20+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/03/17/the-luck-of-the-irish-in-hong-kong/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/st-pats-day-2.jpgSt. Pat's Day 2More St. Patrick's Day revelers.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/taste-360-desserts.jpgTaste 360 DessertsThe dessert case at Taste 360. Best. Diabetes. Induced. Coma. Ever.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/st-pats-day.jpgSt. Pat's DayTypical St. Patrick's Day picture. Atypical setting: an Irish bar in... Hong Kong!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/park-in-the-city-e1394478066686.jpgPark in the CityIt was hard to believe such a nice piece of greenery could survive, much less thrive in an urban environment like Hong Kong. But it did!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/more-park.jpgMore ParkA little slice of green space in an otherwise totally urban city.2014-03-10T21:35:41+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/03/10/foreign-credit-cards-the-bane-of-my-existence/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/street-food.jpgStreet FoodMe and my love of street food. This cost me just $0.75 USD, by the way.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/neon-cow-sign.jpgNeon Cow SignThe aforementioned neon cow sign. Does anyone know what it says?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/juicy-knock-offs.jpgJuicy Knock Offs'Authentic' Juicy Couture knock-offs.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/fans.jpgFansFans for sale.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/china-map.jpgChina MapOur spring break dilemma: mainland China or Southeast Asia.2014-03-10T20:41:10+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/03/07/guangzhou-has-the-best-dim-sum/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/snow-peas-beef.jpgSnow Peas BeefPart of dinner. Similar to snow peas beef. Yum!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/guangzhou-hostel.jpgGuangzhou HostelThe inside of our lovely hostel in Guangzhou. Comfy.2014-03-06T14:40:27+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/03/14/i-swear-snake-soup-tastes-like-chicken/2014-03-05T22:28:52+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/03/12/shopping-in-hk-buns-beads-and-bedazzled-scooters/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/china-street-food.jpgChina Street FoodStreet food rarely failed to bring a smile to my face. This trend really needs to catch on more in the US.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/buns.jpgBunsM'm, m'm, buns! M'm, m'm goodhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ribbons.jpgRibbonsHere's betting you can match any outfit known to man with one of these ribbons.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/chains.jpgChainsNot exactly the chains and whips you were expecting?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/bedazzled-scooter.jpgBedazzled ScooterCompletely and totally bedazzled scooter. Obviously someone needs a new hobby.2014-03-05T17:17:53+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/03/02/ten-thousand-freezing-buddhas/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/busy-hong-kong.jpgBusy Hong KongHow could anyone not want to be in this throng living life instead of studying?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/row-of-buddhas-e1393436966256.jpgRow of Buddhas 1A sampling of the many thousands of Buddhas lining the path as we climbed to the top.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/tiny-buddhas-in-temple-e1393435974753.jpgTiny Buddhas in TempleTens of thousands of tiny Buddha statues lined the walls of this temple floor to ceiling.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/monkey-with-juice.jpgMonkey with JuiceOne of the wild monkeys tearing into a juice box.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/richard-and-buddhas.jpgRichard and BuddhasMy friend Richard getting in touch with his inner Zen master.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/club-campaigning.jpgClub CampaigningA bird's eye view of some of the student clubs campaigning for new members. It was like a carnival everyday!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/freaky-buddha.jpgFreaky BuddhaThe Buddha I mentioned with legs for eyes. Super freak!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/amc-theater.jpgAMC TheaterThe AMC Theater in Kowloon Tong shopping center where we saw the movie. Just like home.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/club-campaigning-2.jpgClub Campaigning 2Students from a club performing a choreographed dance to attract new members. Good luck, guys.2014-03-04T15:49:51+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/02/28/chinese-new-year-and-macau-the-las-vegas-of-the-east/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/tiger-paws.jpgTiger PawsPaws! Paws! Get your tiger paws here!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/tiger-hat.jpgTiger HatFor a low, low price you too could be this stylish.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/st-pauls.jpgSt. Paul'sThe wall of St. Paul stands alone.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/sushi.jpgSushiSushi anyone?https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/macau-cny.jpgMacau Chinese New YearOne of the many floats on display for Chinese New Year in Macau.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/macanese-baked-chicken-e1393365965221.jpgMacanese Baked ChickenMacanese baked chicken with coconut, tumeric and potatoes.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/hot-pot.jpgHot PotA small sampling of some of the goodies we dumped into the pot of boiling water at hot pot. Fried fish skin and sausages are the only foods I can identify here.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/bruce-lee.jpgBruce LeeWork it Bruce.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/fireworks.jpgFireworksWho doesn't love fireworks? Plus a perfect spot to view them from. https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/baubles-e1393366345761.jpgBaublesOoooh... shiny... spinny. Must. Have. One!!2014-06-17T04:21:13+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/02/27/dont-ask-questions-if-it-tastes-good-eat-it/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/exchange-friends.jpgExchange FriendsSome of the girls I became closest to during our time abroad. We all came from different cities and countries, but we made so many memories together that I'll never forget.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/katrin-1.jpgKatrinBest. Roommate. Ever.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wong-tai-sin-temple.jpgWong Tai Sin TempleWong Tai Sin Temple - one of the many temples somehow wedged into the tiny island of Hong Kong. And since this was close to Chinese New Year, people were out en masse to pay their respects and make wishes for prosperity (like Christmas time at the local shopping mall).https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/street-food.jpgStreet FoodIf YOU can identify any of this, you have a better eye than me!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/hong-kong-skyline1.jpgHong Kong SkylineA view of the city skyline at night. This was when I truly began to fall hard for Hong Kong.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/happy-valley.jpgHappy ValleyThe statue greeting visitors as they entered the Happy Valley racecourse. Pretty impressive, I think.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/foggy.jpgFoggy, Foggy Hong KongThis is the fog I was talking about that can easily envelope the whole island at times.2014-03-04T15:49:04+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/02/25/good-bye-atlanta-hello-hong-kong/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/hkust-bay-view.jpgHKUST Bay ViewThis is the scene I was greeted with daily living at HKUST - what a view!https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/hk-cover-photo1.jpgHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyYes, this is the beautiful university I resided in during my semester abroad in Hong Kong.2014-03-04T15:47:47+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/2014/03/04/shenzhen-china-its-like-a-whole-other-country/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wal-mart.jpgWal MartNo country can escape Wal Mart's low cost presence. It's a little different from the US version, what with the raw meats and all though.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/statue-of-the-five-rams.jpgStatue of the Five RamsThe Statue of the Five Rams in Yuixuie Park.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/toilet-dessert.jpgToilet DessertDessert sundae at Modern Toilet. It's in a urinal bowl.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/queen-spa.jpgQueen SpaThe entrance to Nirvana for just $21 USD for 24 hours.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/squatter.jpgSquatterMy first look at a squatter up close. The horror.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/miniatures.jpgMiniaturesMiniature minions in a miniature palace. Nice attention to detail.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/queen-spa-dinner.jpgQueen Spa dinnerA portion of our fantastic dinner across the street from Queen Spa. You need to go there.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dim-sum.jpgDim SumBest. Dim. Sum. Ever. Hands down.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/guangzhou-flowers.jpgGuangzhou FlowersOne of the gorgeous flower gardens we visited in Guangzhou.https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/chicken-foot.jpgChicken footWhy yes, this is a chicken foot in a vending machine. What, is that odd?2014-03-04T15:44:35+00:00monthlyhttps://vittlesandvoyages.com/travels/https://vittlesandvoyages.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/pearl-tower.jpgPearl tower2014-02-26T15:03:28+00:00weekly0.6https://vittlesandvoyages.comdaily1.02015-05-21T00:27:44+00:00