We passed this adorable restaurant while strolling through Bar Harbor. A heavy, healthy breakfast was important before another long day of hiking in Acadia National Park! Our favorite hike was around Jordan Pond. Side note: Go to Maine. Go to Acadia. Magnificient. The menu at Jeannie’s Great Maine Breakfast was diverse and suitable for various [...]

Pesto is a fresh and flavorful combination of a leafy green (think herb, arugula, spinach, etc.) + some type of nut (pine nuts, walnuts) + olive oil + sharp aged cheese (like parmesan) + garlic that can serve as an Italian sauce or spread. My basil plant is the only thing in my garden that I happen to [...]

Just to vent and let you all know I’m human, this was my day and the tortilla soup was still doable!   6:30am-8:20am Get up, get ready, kids’ and my breakfast, packed up lunches & water bottles, put 1 child on the school bus (other felt sick) 9am-9:30am Drive second child who was feeling better [...]