Cancer sucks. Chemo sucks. But you know what sucks even more is the fact that with cancer and chemo come restrictions. Yep, that's right. Not only is your life one big ball of uncertainty and you are being poisoned from the inside out, but you can't even have freaking sushi to make it all better. … Continue reading Sushi Night
Food Weekends
Carmelo with Katie
Katie and I headed out on Saturday for Carmelo. It had been a shit week and really a shit six months. This overnight was needed for both of us. Katie made a list of all of the places she wanted to visit before her move to Colombia. I am beyond grateful she saved Carmelo for … Continue reading Carmelo with Katie
Date Night with Tavis
I got the text message, "So glad to have my eating and drinking buddy back!" My friend Tavis is loves tastes as much as I do. We love trying new food. We love experiencing fine-dinning restaurants. We love wine pairings. I have plenty of friends who share this love with me, but Tavis is special. … Continue reading Date Night with Tavis
My brother is looking out for me…
I was talking to my brother, ranting about life while eating. I had not been hungry all week and then Saturday, I was starving and couldn't fill my tummy fast enough. Sweet, salty, spicy - I wanted it all. Mom found these organic tortilla chips that have like three ingredients (thus cancer-free approved). BUT we … Continue reading My brother is looking out for me…
A Saturday Treat
I don't really know how it started, but Saturday lunches have become our eating out times during my healthy weeks. I think by that point, Mom is tried of cooking and I want something a little bad for me. So, we headed downtown to one of my favorite restaurants that has one of my favorite … Continue reading A Saturday Treat
Best Part About Fall…Soups
Having Mom here has been great for my tummy! Fresh and yummy dishes are served daily. And they are all anti-cancer dishes. But the soups have been the best...
Los Trovadores
One of my greatest joys right now is sugar-free ice cream. Before cancer, I didn't really like ice cream. It wasn't my favorite dessert and I didn't crave it. If someone was getting a cone, (Katie) sure, I'd get one. But I never went out of my way for ice cream. But man! As soon … Continue reading Los Trovadores
Days 9 – Salento’s Coffee
My favorite place in Colombia was definitely Salento. Even though it took an entire day to get there and I wasn't feeling very well, Salento really stole my heart. Nestled between Medellin and Bogota, the coffee district is becoming more and more popular with tourists. The mountain view is simply stunning, and there are plenty … Continue reading Days 9 – Salento’s Coffee
Day 6: Cartagena
I love a good beach town, and Cartagena did not disappoint. Although criticized for being too touristy, Cartagena is worthy of a trip when traveling through Colombia. But fair warning: you will fall in love with the place. Walking Tours: Every major Colombian city has free walking tours. They highlight the main attractions while providing … Continue reading Day 6: Cartagena
The Burn: Week Four AND Paysandú
The Week of Awesome! My week of awesome started with simply getting out of the house. I burned myself on a Friday, so it was only fitting that my week of awesome started on a Friday. I was looking forward to Beer Week in Paysandú and I was able to get out of the house … Continue reading The Burn: Week Four AND Paysandú
Teach Abroad Coyle 