Summer Heat and Humidity–Tips for Summer Adventures

June 20, 2024October 25, 2024Anna--The Adventurer 2 Comments

The heat and humidity are high and will only continue to rise as the summer goes–especially here in the South East United States–but every year, the summer sunshine beckons us to be outside, to explore, do and see!

Naturally, this isn’t an all inclusive list or know it all, merely some suggestions for you, your friends, kids and family!

Getting a library card for summer reading, many libraries offer book clubs or reading competitions for youth
Local Swimming Pools, doing laps or water aerobics or swim clubs
Work from home versus sitting in hot traffic
Walk your pet in the early morning or late evening–no membership fees required and Rexy benefits too!
Go on a vacation to a cooler climate–mountains, cabins, or the like are very attainable at last minute
Eating/Prepping cook-free meals are great and don’t warm up the house–salads, garden delights, sandwiches and more!
Picnics are a wonderful way to get out and about and enjoy a day-cation
Waterfalls! Need I say more?
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Picnic on Seneca lake, Clemson South Carolina

May 12, 2024October 25, 2024Anna--The Adventurer Leave a comment

Located on the edge of Clemson, near the university, is a wonderful lake access park. That is a wonderful place just to chill out and enjoy the wonderful springtime weather.

I packed a picnic, okay, well, I used the McDonalds app to get a free chicken McNugget Happy meal with points, so they packed my picnic for me; it was yummy, of course.

An easy, breezy day with a tasty picnic is just what was needed!

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Guest Chef Kevin-making homemade pizza

May 5, 2024October 25, 2024Anna--The Adventurer Leave a comment

My bestest friend in the whole wide world is a guest chef today on the food adventures.

A little way to share some love–10% of all Sales Go to the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado and help support An Adventuring Artist

March 27, 2024October 25, 2024Anna--The Adventurer Leave a comment

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Each items helps supports the rescued carnivores at the Wild Life Animal Sanctuary in Keensburg, Colorado–Lions, Tigers, Wolves and Bears, OH MY! All items also include a “Make An Offer” tab, so, shop happy and make me an offer!

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Korma Butter Chicken-a hot homemade meal on a cold day

January 21, 2024January 22, 2024Anna--The Adventurer Leave a comment

Winter is here and it’s cold outside-nothing better to warm the body and soul than a homemade meal at home!

It’s super easy to make (especially since the sauce comes in a jar and the whole meal takes less than an hour, start to finish and served up!)

4 small chicken breasts

5 small/medium red potatoes, washed, chunked (no need to peel)

4 medium-large carrots, tops and tips trimmed off, peeled and chunked

1 medium onion, peeled and diced

2 tablespoons curry powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp ground ginger (dry)

1/3 cup unsweetned coconut shreds

salt, pepper

2 tablespoons coconut oil(I found a jar of it at Dollar Tree!)

1 jar of butter chicken karma sauce (i buy mine at Aldi’s)

put frozen chicken and all the other ingriedients in a large, deep skillet and let simmer for 40ish minutes, until all is cooked thoroughly but not over done. Add jar of Korma butter chicken sauce, let simmer for another 10-15 minutes, serve with feta cheese on top

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Books on Main, A quaint, lovely bookstore with imagination and literary adventures, Fort Morgan, Colorado

September 14, 2023October 25, 2024Anna--The Adventurer 2 Comments

My mom invited me for an adventure and she hit the nail on the head with a picture perfect blend of literature and beverages in Fort Morgan, Colorado! I enjoyed browsing the shelves while my mother read her book, while sipping a hot chamomile tea from the shop’s beverage board.

The curator of the shop was also very helpful and I purchased several books, including a Hungarian recipe booklet, which I thought was super exciting. As evidence by some of my previous posts on this blog, I am trying to expand my cooking and baking capabilities and the varieties of food I make (no one wants to eating boring food or sandwhiches all the time!)

Another refreshing surprise was that I was also able to get/find purchase local postcards, which are becoming harder and harder to find but especailly local postcards of the area are even more “rare”. There are also other handmade local items featured for sale in the book store as well, which is a treasure trove for any shopper, books, goodies, postcards and a hot beverage, a shoppers/visitors delight!

A very cool feature of the Bookstore on Main is they also feature a local Author, whom I know, Rebecca Victor (www.rebeccavictorbooks.com). She is the author of several childrens books.

I love the adventure with my mom and I had such a good time today at the shop!

It’s Saucy to make Juice–canning tomatoes in jars

September 13, 2023October 25, 2024Anna--The Adventurer 2 Comments

My grandmother’s skills are alive and well as she taught both my mother and myself to can/pickle/jar produce. Holly also joined in the canning and jarring of over 2 boxes of fresh tomatoes (from Honey Acres in Wiggins, Colorado).

While it’s not a difficult task, it does take time to make, from blending up the tomatoes to simmering it down in a giant pot (seasoned, of course) to steaming the jars and lids with sealers and more! It’s a task worth while though and the three of us had so much fun! We had an abundance and as seen, we had made many quarts of successful tomatoe juice for sauces and more!

Early Autumn, the last of summer, Colorado

September 12, 2023October 25, 2024Anna--The Adventurer Leave a comment

Visiting family in Colorado is always such a joy. My parents yard/property is full of color and splendor, who wouldn’t want to sure it’s beauty and aesthetics?

Yes, it’s a crab apple tree that I am standing under and it’s full of crab-apples. If I knew how to make hard cider from the crap apples, I would do it!

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A Rockin’ Good Time-Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado

September 10, 2023October 25, 2024Anna--The Adventurer Leave a comment

An alternate version of introducing the venue! I had so much fun!

Travelling Across the USA-Southeast to the Bread Basket

September 8, 2023October 25, 2024Anna--The Adventurer Leave a comment

Traveling is always a job and prep work is a must in my world.

This trip, I am flying Southwest and thus, got 2 free checked bags. Being the scrupulously tidy packer, I, of course, needed 2 large suitcases for a week long trip. One, to haul Christmas gifts to my destination (to save on shipping later, of course) and the other suitcase to pack my own items (clothing, shoes, makeup, the usual) and the treats for family and friends.

Planning ahead also allows me to pick up some coffee along the way to the airport and more! Travel fun, plan ahead!

The taco salad in the photo was enjoyed at La Casita at the Denver Airport, and it was soooooo good! Allowing for a meal at the airport, especailly when traveling all day is an essentail in my book as snacks always don’t suffice.