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A Food Blogger’s Guide to Tbilisi: What to Eat {and Do} in Tbilisi

As usual, work trips leave me little time to explore the cities I visit. But I make it work as often as I can. In September, I was on a short work trip that gave me about two half days (a total of one full day) to explore and eat my way through Tbilisi and I made the most out of it. Tbilisi is the capital of the Republic of Georgia — a country slightly to the north east of Turkey. 

As always, before I go travel anywhere, I do my fair share of research. I look online, ask friends, and read lots and lots of reviews. I’m a big reviewer myself, and not just when things go wrong. I love to give positive reviews on Google and TripAdvisor as often as I can. All my reviews are honest and up front. Well, because that’s what I want when I read reviews. I always have a pre-planned idea for what I want to see, do and eat everywhere I go. It’s usually more of an outline because things change once I get to my destination. So, list in hand, I was ready to take on Tbilisi. 

I got into Tbilisi around 11am. By the time I got to my hotel and got in about an hour of relaxation and a shower, it was 3pm and I was ready to start exploring the city… on foot.  Tbilisi is very easily navigated by walking, if the weather is nice. Early September meant I was wearing a sweater and jeans comfortably. The evenings, however, required a light jacket. (more…)

Better For You Sheet Pan Carrot Cake

Better For You Carrot Cake

New Year, new me. Just kidding. That’s absolutely not true. There is, however, a new outlook. Do you ever feel like every once in awhile you need to just organize your entire life? Coincidentally, this time, it’s now … when everyone else in the world is making their New Year’s Resolutions. You know, the ones they’ll give up on in a month (or less). Usually, when I get into life organization mode, it’s some time randomly during the year. I have this Aha! Moment when I feel like I’ve either been lazy, unorganized or unmotivated and I just can’t stand myself, or my state of mind. So I start organizing. I revisit my productivity apps, start making grand plans for motivation and and I get on this really great roll… until I don’t anymore.  (more…)