Welcome to my “Dear Foodie Fam" blog! I'm Dixie! My love language is food and I like to share it with my hubby, my family and friends new and old!Can't wait to share my voyages with you, too!
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I asked 8 Northern California Filipino culinary artists what their favorite Filipino food brands are. Do you eat Magnolia icecream? Do you use Jufran banana sauce? Let’s see what Filipino brands you should try next!
I asked 8 Northern California Filipino culinary artists what their fave Filipino condiments are and what they like to keep their kitchens stocked with! Is your pantry fully stocked to make some great Filipino food? What is patis and what is bagoong?
I asked 8 Northern California Filipino culinary artists what their fave kitchen tool is! Time to add some new gear to your kitchen! Who loves their kitchen knives? Do you have what it takes? It’s time to gear up your kitchen arsenal!
I asked eight Northern California Filipino culinary artists what they love to make professionally and at home! We hear so much about chefs who just want to go home after a long day in the kitchen to make simple, easy comfort food. Do these chefs do the same?
I asked five Northern California Filipino culinary artists: What is your fondest memory of making Filipino food for others or of someone making Filipino food for you? Do you make food with your family? Get some ideas on how to make similar food memories here!
I asked seven Northern California Filipino culinary artists how they got started serving Filipino cuisine! Who always loved creating in the kitchen? Who learned later? What inspired them? Whether it be life changes that spur new hobbies or compliments from family and friends... why do they continue to do what they do?
Follow these adorable accounts featuring character bento and baked goods from some wonderful creators. They’ll definitely make your Instagram feed much more kawaii! Some of these creators make delicious food for character bentos like kyaraben. Some of them make cute baked goods shaped like tsum tsum and other Disney characters! I love Charlie Brown and Peanuts dishes. Scroll on to see them all!
I've shared posts about houses of worship that were not mine and 11 countries later, I finally get to write about my own pilgrimage. This is my experience visiting the Jordan River’s famed Bethany Beyond the Jordan Jesus Baptism Site. I've briefly been to Saudi Arabia and saw waves of ardent pilgrims. I understood the significance but not the immensely personal, non physical healing pilgrimages offer. I totally appreciate that now. 2019 really was out here choking me and those I love. I say this in all heart-wrenching honesty: I do NOT know how I could've made it out without this memory.
Petra, Jordan is an ancient city and one of the seven wonders of the world. It’s a huge tourist destination I suggest everyone needs to see! I’ve been asked over and over for tips on visiting so here we go!In this post. In this post: About Petra, Petra Visitation Tips, About Petra’s Animals, Major Points to See/Visit Along and Off the Trail, What to Wear, Stores, Stops and People and Photo Tips.
Headed to Paris, France? These are my SUPER TIPS for the visiting the Musée du Louvre! The Louvre is HUGE. It’s the biggest museum in the world but SO worth juicing! As an art history fan, I spent months gleaning websites, blogs and youtube videos (all sourced) for this info but most of these tips I collected visiting the museum over several days. Learn some basic history on the museum. Learn about admission info (free admission and the Paris pass). Find out the best times to void crowds and the best of many entrances to access the museum through! Even get tips on eating in the museum! You can even see my suggested art pieces listed by wing to make your navigation easier!
