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Hotel Xcaret Mexico- All Inclusive

by Veronicaupdated on December 2, 2020August 5, 20207 Comments

Located just an hour south of Cancún, this five-diamond hotel has it all. From the scenery, to the rich culture, to the dedication it has towards the surrounding ecosystem, I find it impossible for someone to visit Hotel Xcaret and not be amazed by everything it has to offer. The resort itself is like a park to be explored (you can read my reviews on the parks & tours here). We loved each day we spent here and hope we can experience it someday with more of our loved ones! Why we chose Hotel Xcaret Mexico: Any 10 people could …

Pizza

Homemade Marinara Sauce

by Veronicaupdated on July 31, 2020July 30, 20201 Comment

The following recipe was taken from the book Pizza From Every Day to Gourmet by pizzacraft. Ingredients 1 tsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, small dice 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. tomato paste 1 can whole, peeled tomatoes; 28-oz. 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1 Parmesan rind**Instead of a Parmesan rind, add 1/4 c of finely grated Parmesan cheese to the finished sauce. Method Heat a skillet over medium heat for one minute. Add the olive oil, followed by the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté the mixture until the onion is translucent, approximately 6 minutes. Add the tomato paste …

Pizza

Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

by Veronicaupdated on July 31, 2020July 30, 2020Leave a Comment

The following recipe was taken from the book Pizza From Every Day to Gourmet by pizzacraft. Ingredients 1 3/4 cups of warm water (105° to 115°F or 40° to 45°C) 1 Tbsp. sugar 2 3/4 tsp. active dry yeast 2 2/3 cups of all-purpose flour 1 1/3 cups of whole-grain wheat flour 1/4 cup olive oil 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt Method Add warm water, yeast and sugar to mixing bowl; whisk gently to fully incorporate ingredients. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes while yeast softens and starts to foam. After the yeast has bloomed place the remaining ingredients into …

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What’s it like flying in the US right now?

by Veronicaupdated on December 2, 2020July 29, 2020Leave a Comment

I asked myself this question a lot before leaving for our family vacation a couple of weeks ago. Airlines claim to be disinfecting in between flights and assure us they are doing their part to keep us safe. I couldn’t help but feel skeptical, especially because part of feeling safe in a flight involves everybody doing their part, not just the airlines, but the passengers as well. This includes wearing a mask AND keeping it on during the entire duration of the flight. I made sure to research what airlines were doing before our trip but I was still extremely …

Dessert

4th of July Fruit Pizza

by Veronicaupdated on July 30, 2020July 1, 2020Leave a Comment

Are you on dessert duty for the Fourth of July this year? If so, you’re in the right place! This fruit pizza is one of my absolute favorite desserts and the best part is you can use any type of fruit you want on it. I’m using blueberries and strawberries for this occasion but I’ve also had it with kiwi, raspberry, pineapple, and so many others! Keep on reading to find the ingredients, instructions, and tips on making this delicious festive dessert! 🙂 Ingredients One 16.5 oz tube of sugar cookie dough One 8 oz package of cream cheese (softened) …