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10 Best Foodie Things of 2017

January 10, 2018 By Laura Leave a Comment

cacao tree

Much like 2016, 2017 was a year of transitions, but food was never far from my mind. Just ask my kids, who got dragged all over creation in Guatemala until I could find the right denomination of money to try a traditional coconut cookie! So without further ado, here are my favorite culinary discoveries from… 

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Top 8 Foodie Things of 2016

January 8, 2017 By Laura 2 Comments

Local apples from McGinnis Sisters

I am so sorry for the long silence. First I was out of town for New Year’s. And my annual “best of” lists always take some time and thinking. And then, while we were in Ohio, the entire family–and by that I pretty much mean my parents, all of their children and all of their grandchildren,… 

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16 Best Foodie Things of 2015

January 3, 2016 By Laura 7 Comments

Child eating a connolo on food tour in Rome

2015 was an amazing year for culinary discovery. I don’t think I have ever had so many “things” to share with you before! Happy 2016!!! [Affiliate links have been used to link to items discussed in this post.] So this is a somewhat different list from my regular end of year “best” lists. Why? Because… 

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Top 14 Foodie Recommendations of 2014

January 3, 2015 By Laura 8 Comments

Kids using OXO cookie press

It’s that time again! I love coming up with these annual lists–I like that I don’t limit myself–anything that comes back to food is included–and it can really make me appreciate the year.  Sometimes the item is not even a true recommendation, just something that made me happy. Affiliate links have been used to link… 

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Top 11 Foodie Recommendations of 2013, The Spiced Life Style

January 2, 2014 By Laura 8 Comments

Happy New Year!!!! It is time for end of year reflections and lists. What is it about lists that attract us so much? I love reading other people’s lists, and this post traditionally gets a fair amount of traffic. Something about reading what other people have enjoyed in list form allows me to better figure… 

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Top 13 Foodie Recommendations 2012, The Spiced Life Style

December 29, 2012 By Laura 7 Comments

OXO Chef's Mandoline

It’s that time of year! Lists, lists, and more lists! I love them! I spent the day perusing the 50 top singles and albums of 2012 from Rolling Stone. My Pay Pal account is lighter because of it. I have been checking out the top cookbook lists, although I have not seen a ton yet…. 

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Top 11 Foodie Recommendations from The Spiced Life for 2011

January 2, 2012 By Laura 7 Comments

My favorite stocking stuffer this year–onion goggles!  No more tears!  Who cares if I look ridiculous?! Happy New Year!  I love end of year lists.  Best cookbooks, best blogs, best albums, etc…  

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Hi! I’m Laura and I am a recovering history major who has re-channeled all of my passion for learning about the history of different countries to learning about their food culture. That doesn’t mean every dish on here is strictly authentic, but it does mean that even my adaptations are not undertaken lightly. My goal is to show you–by doing–that these dishes are possible in your kitchen. Including desserts because I have quite the sweet tooth! Read More…

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