Tales, Tips, & Tricks of the Trade!
Looking for a way to spice up your date night? Why not give cooking classes a try! You do not have to do the same old thing over and over. Try something new and learn a few new cooking skills while you are at it. My husband and I recently took a class at Sur La Table at their Pike & Rose location. I was not sure what to expect since we have never done this type of thing before. Not a chef or clueless in the kitchen? No worries. These classes are fun and for all levels of kitchen… Read More
Brunch has always been one of my favorite meals! I love trying a new brunch place, especially whenever we travel. My husband and I recently spent the weekend in Raleigh, NC for our anniversary. We had the pleasure of enjoying brunch at Tupelo Honey Cafe. Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina mountains we call home. Our recipes are simply crafted and made from scratch with responsibly sourced ingredients that bring the best of every season. For over 15 years, we have infused our Southern spirit into every bite. At Tupelo Honey, we create breakfasts,… Read More
One of my favorite events of the year is back! The Food & Wine Festival at Busch Gardens Williamsburg is a can’t miss culinary experience. Not only do I love going to one of the world’s most beautiful theme parks, but I love this event where I can sample food from around the world! You can experience the Food & Wine Festival on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from May 25 – July 1. The festival, which enters its sixth year at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, offers guests the opportunity to sample a variety of food and beverages not normally served in the… Read More
Solo: A Star Wars Story is the latest to come from the Star Wars franchise, but this ones takes us back in time. Through a series of daring escapades, young Han Solo meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian. I absolutely love getting to know more about characters that I have already come to adore. I was very excited to hear we were all going to see a young Han Solo. This story line does not disappoint and is filled with all of the elements we have come to love in a Star Wars film…. Read More
My husband and I had the pleasure of seeing Waitress last week at the National Theatre in DC. I went in with high expectations, having heard so many great reviews. Let me tell you, I was blown away! This cast delivers a delectable show full of emotion, humor, and amazing music! I absolutely love how this story was told. Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna – a waitress and expert pie maker – who dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor… Read More
Cirque du Soliel’s LUZIA is an mesmerizing journey into Mexican culture, and this is a MUST see show! The imaginative and visually-stunning production LUZIA is here in the DC area through June 17, 2018. You can’t miss the white-and-gold Big Top at Tysons II.
Disney On Ice presents Follow Your Heart is one of my favorite Disney On Ice Shows! Not only do you get to see Riley and all of her emotions from the Disney Pixar Hit, Inside Out, they also intertwine emotions brought out in other Disney movies. This makes way for a few special princesses and much more!
Come one, come all to the incredible Big Apple Circus at the National Harbor! Big Apple Circus, world renowned for its one-ring, intimate and artistic style, where no seat is more than 50 feet from the performers, is now at the National Harbor through April 1. The 40th anniversary of the circus includes a full lineup of global artists and acts and features the famous seven-person pyramid on the high wire with Nik Wallenda and The Fabulous Wallendas, as well as the daring quadruple somersault attempted on the trapeze by The Flying Tunizianis—the first time in circus history that both legendary feats are performed under the same big top.
A Wrinkle In Time brings out the inner child and warrior that is inside of us all. In the movie, we meet Meg Murry and her little brother Charles Wallace. Meg, played by the young and talented Storm Reid, is struggling at school and at life in general ever since her scientist father, Mr. Murry, has gone missing. Charles Wallace is an extremely smart, kind, and encouraging little brother, who just wants to help his sister be happy again. We soon find out that Mr. Murry discovered a new planet and used the concept known as a tessering to travel there…. Read More
Let it go! Let it go! Can’t hold it back anymore! That is what the entire stadium was singing in unison last night as we attended opening night of Disney On Ice presents Frozen! My family and I enjoyed a night out to the Capital One Arena to help welcome our favorite royal sisters to DC! We were excited to see Frozen take the ice and the show did not disappoint!