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
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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
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
Katie’s Birthday Beach Trip
There are a few events that I wanted to make sure my treatment wrapped around. So, when Katie told me she wanted to rent a beach house for her birthday several months ago, I set it on my calendar as one of those events where I would NOT have a chemo weekend. Katie found this … Continue reading Katie’s Birthday Beach Trip
Cancer Fighting Super Lunch
My mom packs my lunch everyday. I have to admit, it may be my favorite thing about Cancer right now. My diet is a little limited: No - Alcohol, processed sugar, grapefruit, red grapes, and honey Limited - White Flour, fats, and acid based foods during chemo I miss the alcohol like whoa! I would … Continue reading Cancer Fighting Super Lunch
A UAS Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. What's not to love - lots of yummy food, family and friends gathered around a table for hours, the celebration of the joys of one's life. Over the years I have encountered Friendsgiving, Thirsty Thanksgiving, Freezing Thanksgiving, Misfits Thanksgiving, Argentina Asian Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving in July. No matter where I … Continue reading A UAS Thanksgiving
Feria Gastronomica
If you are traveling to Montevideo, make sure to check out Facebooks and blogs for information on any fairs (Ferias) that are occurring in the city. There are the weekly ferias that take place along closed streets and in parks. But a few times a month, there are specialty ferias. Two weekends ago Katie, Ana … Continue reading Feria Gastronomica
We’ll Just Go With It – Food Shopping In Montevideo
"We'll just go with it" has been my new phrase since moving to Uruguay. I was well aware that moving to a new country was going to require a learning curve. I was prepared for the language barrier, for greeting people with kisses, and for the ever present bidet. I knew my life-style was about … Continue reading We’ll Just Go With It – Food Shopping In Montevideo
Teach Abroad Coyle 