Growing up in my house, Knödel were firmly associated with Christmas, when my dad would make our favorite Austrian dumplings, as learned during his years living there in his early 20’s, and serve them up with authentic schnitzel for our…
Highchair Travelers: Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
Avgolemono is one of our family’s favorite comfort foods. This delicious chicken and rice soup is strongly spiked with lemon juice and is sure to become one of your family’s favorites. It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken…
Field Agent Trip Report: Turkey 2013
You may remember today’s Field Agent Marc from his family’s fantastic trip report from Austria. ———————- In 2013 my wife and I toured Western Turkey with our 1-year-old son, Oliver. We have never met a more fascinating and inspiring country…
Field Agent Trip Report: Iceland 2016
Today’s trip report comes from our Field Agent Sandra, an experienced traveler who recently took her family to Iceland. DO IT! BUCKET LIST DESTINATION – ICELAND. At some point there comes a day when you think you’ve done it…
Highchair Travelers: Ellinikos Lemoni Patatas (Greek Lemon Potatoes)
This incredible recipe is one of our all-time favorite side dishes. The lemon marinade that flavors these easy and authentic Greek potatoes is irresistible. My kids break into literal cheers when I put these on the table and I predict…
Highchair Travelers: Apfelstrüdel
An integral part of Christmas growing up was eating my Aunt Lori’s authentic Apfelstrüdel. She learned the recipe (and more important, the method) while she was living in Austria, and helping her make it was half the fun. Now you…
Field Agent Trip Report: Crete
In May of 2015, 80 Diapers Field Agents Mark and Cindy spent two weeks on the island of Crete with two of their grandchildren. They’ve shared their wisdom with us here so you can experience Crete to the fullest on…
Field Agent Trip Report: Austria (Eastern Alps)
Our newest Field Agent Trip Report comes from Katie and Marc, very seasoned world travelers. Here they share their most recent adventure, taking their two young kids to Austria. Anyone trolling the internet for travel advice soon comes to realize…
Highchair Travelers: Greek Easter Bread
Easter is right around the corner, and in our experience, nobody does Easter like the Greeks. Tsoureki is a traditional Easter sweet bread that is delicious and beautiful, and a wonderful way to bring a little international flavor to an…
Highchair Travelers: Leek Soup for St. David’s Day
March 1st is St. David’s Day, the holiday celebrating the patron saint of Wales. Concerts, good food and parades mark this holiday in Wales, but you can celebrate anywhere by making our delicious Welsh Leek Soup, especially appropriate since the…