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Fiesta Friday #590

It's looking increasingly likely that we'll take another trip to the UK very soon, this time with the kids. It’s a graduation gift for our daughter, actually. She’s chosen the trip instead of receiving US Savings Bonds. I guess she prefers instant rewards! 😂 What nobody realizes is that it's also somewhat a reward for me as well. I want to go back there for many reasons, not least of all returning to Bath to sample their famous buns. And to load up on scones and clotted cream, of ... continue reading...

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Fiesta Friday #589

We're back to our regularly scheduled programming, folks! In terms of home-cooked meals, that is. I feel like I haven't been eating well (read: healthily) over the past few weeks. As you know, travel and celebrations have a way of interfering with healthy eating habits since you're often at the mercy of what's available around you. Now that I'm back in control of my meals, I'm making an effort to fill my plate with plenty of vegetables, healthy grains, and a sensible amount of lean ... continue reading...

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Fiesta Friday #588

I almost forgot that Monday was Cinco de Mayo! That would have been unforgivable, especially since I own a food blog named Fiesta Friday. Fortunately, my pantry and fridge were stocked with enough ingredients to make a last-minute Barbacoa Burrito Bowl. It turned out pretty good, but I felt like something was missing. This. That’s what was missing. I will remedy the absence of the margarita by making it later today as soon as I get home from work. After all, today is Fiesta Friday, and ... continue reading...

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Fiesta Friday #586

My husband and I made it to the UK this week, after all. We've been primarily staying in Salisbury, which is very close to Stonehenge. We visited this area over a decade ago but didn't stay long and foolishly (or not) concentrated on Stonehenge. Consequently, we missed seeing the Salisbury Cathedral, but we visited it this time. The Cathedral houses one of the 4 remaining copies of the original Magna Carta of 1215, which we wanted to see. No photographs were allowed, however, so you will ... continue reading...