Nature Awakens

Posted on May 2, 2013 by thetravelingpear

Warmer temperatures are finally here…casting off the sleepiness slumber of winter. Spring has made her debut. Vibrant greens, vivid purples and electric yellows burst forth from the gray dismal Earth. It’s as if a white canvas has suddenly come to life, painting itself with the colors of mother nature. Birds sing, water flows and baby […]

Easy Cheese…Chèvre

Posted on April 29, 2013 by thetravelingpear

Who would have thought cheese making could be so easy? Never did I think I’d make my own cheese, especially from the beginning….meaning from the animal to the stove to the jar. Just takes patience and a little time. So here it is…from sweet little Edelweiss all the way to my cracker—chèvre. Creamy goat milk cheese. […]

Traveling Pear goes country

Posted on April 15, 2013 by thetravelingpear

We’re on a farm people! A real farm-cation or farm stay. Did you know such a thing was possible? Check out this blog and you’ll see it’s becoming a trend. Or go to Farm Stays US–they have an interactive map that details where farms are located across the U.S., how to make reservations, what to expect […]

Chasing…Paris

Posted on April 5, 2013 by thetravelingpear

Like promised here’s a mostly photographic blog post about our Chase around Paris with 18th century French history blogger, Madeleine and friends from Maine. It was a blistery cold March day, so cold I had to buy a new pair of boots just to keep my feet from turning into blocks of ice. Poor Chef somehow managed to make […]

Chasing…

Posted on March 19, 2013 by thetravelingpear

Ever since I was a little girl I’ve found myself in the pursuit of something. When I was little I chased the dogs and cats around the yard along with my imaginary friend. As a teen, my infatuation with Rod Stewart led me {with the help of my parents} to LA and all the way […]