Content Warning for those who might be triggered by some of the material here–this post mentions child neglect, abandonment, birth defects, extreme poverty and child death. I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and…
Highchair Travelers: King Cake for Epiphany
January 6th is the holiday known around the world as Three Kings’ Day or Epiphany. In Germany and throughout much of Europe the day is celebrated by making this delicious sweet bread known as King Cake. Stuffed with raisins and…
Highchair Travelers: Welsh Cakes
Wales is famous for their their scenery, their music and of course, their food. Our family’s favorite easy treat is Welsh cakes, quick breads that cook on a griddle like pancakes but taste more like muffins or scones. Sweet,…
Highchair Travelers: Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani might be my favorite Indian dish ever. It’s my go-to favorite at restaurants, and I was delighted when I first found out that it’s actually pretty easy to make, too. This recipe will give you a delicious dinner…
Highchair Travelers: Candy Apples for Guy Fawkes Day
November 5th is Guy Fawkes Day! This holiday celebrates the foiling of a revolutionary plot to blow up Parliament in 1605. Guy himself was a minor player in the drama, but since he was the one discovered guarding the pile…
Highchair Travelers: Easy Nariyal Burfi (Indian coconut fudge)
This Thursday is the Hindu holiday of Diwali, celebrating the victory of light over dark and good over evil. This is a great reason to make our easy, kid-friendly version of a traditional Indian sweet, nariyal burfi. Instead of…
Rule #14: The Detour Can Be the Adventure
Hopefully by now, readers have taken our advice to heart and realized that there will always, always be something that will go wrong on any trip. Usually, all you can do about it is laugh. But sometimes, if you are…
Rule #13: Eat This (and That)
One thing many parents worry about when traveling overseas with their kids is the food. Will they eat it? Will they hate it? Will we end up eating at McDonald’s in Paris? The answer to these questions is yes. Your…
5 cost-cutting tips to make your travel dreams a reality
Originally published at KSL.com Though there are many reasons why most Americans never travel outside of the country, one of the most commonly cited is the cost of international travel. There’s no denying that a trip abroad will take a…
Highchair Travelers: Coconut Mooncakes
Last year we taught you how to make delicious but fake American mooncakes. This year we decided to be brave and try some authentic recipes instead. After some trial and error, we think we have recreated a pretty close match…