• Bake up
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    Recipe: Cranberry Bliss Bars

    Cranberry bliss bars – and they’re gluten free! When I worked at Starbucks these were in stock around the holidays and I couldn’t get enough of them. The chocolate covered graham crackers were a close second and kept me happy…

  • Greek Lemon Potatoes
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    Recipe: Greek Lemon Potatoes

    Greek lemon potatoes – they’re fairly simple to make and taste great. If you know me, you know I love potatoes and these greek style spuds are fantastic, even cold! Let’s get started and bake up. Quick note they do…

  • Abeno Harukas
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    Travel: Abeno Harukas

    The Abeno Harukas is building in Osaka with a sky corridor where you can see the city from 60 floors above the ground level. The corridor is full of extremely high glass windows, giving you a 360 degree view of…

  • Osaka Aquarium
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    Travel: Osaka Aquarium

    The Osaka Aquarium! This place was packed – school students, tourists, and families – but so worth the experience. Hey, we had snacks at Family Mart before entering and while we were sitting waiting for our check-in time Bryce and…

  • Travel Japan
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    Travel: Team Lab Botanical Gardens

    Team Lab Botanical Gardens in Osaka is stunning! Lights transform this seemingly simple garden into a bright interactive oasis that looks like wonder. We visited last November and it was a cool night, so dress comfortably so you can take…

  • Travel Asia
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    Travel: Family Mart Japan

    Family Mart Japan is one of the best paces to grab breakfast if you want to eat like a local. For us, it’s perfect for snacks. They’ve got plenty of C.C. Lemon and some awesome eats I’ll share below. What’s…

  • 4 Days in Kyoto
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    Travel: 4 Days in Kyoto

    4 days in Kyoto – one of the most fabulous cities in Japan, Kyoto is a must if you’re in the this East Asian country. The history, the food, and the sights – worth it! Visit and live up life…