Category Archives: food

Hugs and Quiches

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Kelsie Lou

Hey Blog Friends.  I’ve been M.I.A. over here because my new Instagram account, @kelsielou.c0m has gotten my attention.  I like the interaction on the blog better because I like  words to accompany photos, topics and experiences.  This post is for … Continue reading →

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Carnival Elation Cruise Ship Review

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Kelsie Lou

Oh Ship! It’s a Mother Daughter Trip! My Mom exposed me to cruising as a teenager when we took our first Carnival cruise to the Bahamas. Over the years, we have sailed to Bermuda, Cuba, and all over the Caribbean … Continue reading →

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Montreal Memories

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Kelsie Lou

My Canadian adventures continued from Toronto to Montreal. The drive was very scenic and more metropolitan compared to the rural landscape between Windsor and Toronto. I did all of my research about “Things to do in Montreal” and “Best area … Continue reading →

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Calzones Made Better @Home

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Kelsie Lou

Recently, a calzone that was undercooked with a struggling portion size was served to me from national pizza chain. The food was so bad that the manager gave me $30 worth of gift certificates that I gave away. I can’t … Continue reading →

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French Crêpes Recipe

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Kelsie Lou

Banana and chocolate with roasted almonds/ Strawberry and chocolate Ingredients: 2 ½ cups milk 2 cups of Flour 3 eggs 4 Tbsp melted butter 4 Tbsp of Rum 3 Tbsp of sugar 2 Tbsp oil Pinch of salt Sliced almonds … Continue reading →

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Doing the Most French Toast

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Kelsie Lou

1. Cut French bread into 1″ slices. 2. Soak in milk, egg, vanilla extract and brown sugar. 3. Brown toast in pan with butter until golden brown. 4. Make your own syrup with strawberries using butter and sugar. 5. Garnish … Continue reading →

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Maffé Chicken & Vegetable Dish

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Kelsie Lou

This delicious meal was prepared for me.  It was so good that I had to share the recipe. Serves 4-6 people Ingredients: 1 and ½ lbs Chicken Thighs (or one whole chicken) 3 Carrots 3 Turnips 3 Parsnips 3 Sweet … Continue reading →

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More Altitude, Less Attitude

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Kelsie Lou

When most people refer to Gatlinburg, TN they are talking about Sevier County which includes Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Wears Valley and Sevierville.  There are so many activities to do year around.  This first thing for a relaxing getaway is picking … Continue reading →

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Road Trip: The Great Smoky Mountains

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Kelsie Lou

Visiting the Biltmore Estate has been on my travel list for about a year.  My Foster Daughters and I decided to make some stops along the way to make the most of our drive through The Great Smoky Mountains. Our … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons to Visit Daytona Beach

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Kelsie Lou

My Memorial Day weekend trip to Florida was almost a bust due to the Alberto storm.  I normally visit the beaches along the Gulf Coast such as Treasure Island, St. Pete, Clearwater, and Siesta Key.  The Gulf Coast had rain … Continue reading →

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