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Recipe: Spicy Mango Chicken Curry (easy!)
February 24, 2012 | Food Lovers | Read More
This Thai-style curry couldn’t get much easier…or more delicious. Mango compliments rich coconut milk and spicy curry paste perfectly, creating a fancy-tasting weeknight dish that’s way better than take-out. Enjoy with Basmati or brown rice.
Adapted from AllRecipes.com
Image: arsheffield/Flickr
Ingredients:
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What to Pack: A Night Out in San Francisco
February 17, 2012 | What to Pack | Read More
San Francisco’s notoriously cold fog seeps into the city most nights, making more skimpy going-out attire impractical. You’ll fit in perfectly with the artsy local scene with this edgy outfit – while still managing to still stay warm.
MICHAEL Michael Kors polka dot blouse, $268
Diesel...
What to Pack: Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya
February 17, 2012 | Travel Style, What to Pack | Read More
Giraffe Manor in Nairobi has been on our travel bucket list since we first saw pictures of the boutique hotel. Located in a stunning 1930s manor house, the hotel grounds are home to a herd of adorable (and curious) Rothschild Giraffes. A fantasy trip deserves a fantasy wardrobe, no?
T by Alexander Wang...
Gear for the Adventurous Traveler – Osprey’s Shuttle 32 and Stratos 24 Pack
February 15, 2012 | Active/Outdoors, Gear Guide | Read More
There’s a classic gear problem for the adventurous traveler: You’re an active type who relishes the opportunity to hike, trail run, scramble, mountain bike and generally play hard on your upcoming trip. But, you’ve also got camera equipment, your iPad/iPhone, a neck pillow, a giant bag of peanut...
Recipe: Traditional (and Romantic!) Cheese Fondue
February 10, 2012 | Food Lovers | Read More
These days “fondue” is used to describe any food dipped into a communal bowl of hot stuff – whether it be oil to cook meat, chocolate to dip strawberries, or the classic, cheese fondue.
The national dish of Switzerland since the 1930s, fondue became increasingly popular after being...
Recipe: Traditional Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Soup)
January 30, 2012 | Food Lovers, Travel Style | Read More
The incredible mix of sweet, tangy, and sour make Tom Kha Gai one seriously addicting soup. Along with the distinctive Thai flavor, tender chicken and creamy broth provide this perfect-for-cold-weather dish a hearty texture.
Aside from a few specific items, most of the ingredients can be found at any...
Debt-Ridden Greece to Rent Out Priceless Landmarks for Cash
January 23, 2012 | Culture/History, Travel News | Read More
Just in time for wedding season, Greece is set to start renting out its most prized ancient sites. Yep, we may soon see the Acropolis as a backdrop for upcoming movie star nuptials or in an action scene in the next Arnold Schwarzenegger comeback flick (if we’re lucky).
Things are so bad in the...
Pop-Up Restaurant in Times Square Looks Delicious
January 23, 2012 | Food Lovers, Travel News | Read More
As it grows in popularity, the ‘gourmet food truck’ continues to evolve.
At least that’s what we think is going on with NYC’s new Snackbox restaurant. It’s street food without the truck. Instead of motoring from one spot to another on wheels, Snack Box is made out of an...
“Frozen Planet” Causes Boom in Arctic Tourism
January 17, 2012 | Active/Outdoors, Travel News | Read More
We can understand why so many British people are heading to on polar expeditions on cruise ships. Have you seen how cute those polar bears are?
Seems “polar cruises” have become a popular choice for Brits who enjoy the hit BBC show Frozen Planet. The show chronicles the extreme living conditions...
Hotel dedicated to Sourdough bread opening in Sweden
January 17, 2012 | Food Lovers, Travel News | Read More
If you are planning to visit Sweden in 2012 and are really into sourdough bread, you’re in luck.
No, not in terms of being able to buy the amazing fermented, slightly sour grainy goodness at your leisure. Rather, a “hotel” in Sweden is offering something even better: a “room”...
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