With 18 volunteers and 20 job sites, it’s pretty safe to say there won’t be a shortage of work for us to do this week. The community welcomed us with open arms and we really enjoyed the ceremony and the kind words everyone spoke that allowed us to get to know our hosts better. We … Continue reading
HFH Global Village, Sri Lanka – Arrival & Orientation!
The Pearl of the Indian Ocean. Otherwise known as Sri Lanka. Shaped like a teardrop falling from the southern tip of India, Sri Lanka is a small island that’s big on hospitality. Quickly becoming a popular tourist destination it has lots to offer. Beaches that rank among the world’s most beautiful, 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, … Continue reading
HORSES and FALCONS and CAMELS, OH MY!
Peregrine Falcons are the fastest animal in the world. You thought it was the cheetah, didn’t you? Come on…you learned it in third grade like I did. True, cheetahs are the fastest land animal, but when it comes to speed falcons have them beat by a country mile. The Peregrine Falcon can fly an unbelievable … Continue reading
A Taste of Dubai
If you thought New York was the Empire State, check out these statistics. The Middle East is home to the world’s busiest airport, the world’s second largest building by floor space and the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Welcome to Dubai, UAE. Located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai is one of the … Continue reading
Lights, History, Action!
LITITZ, PA I love myself a good road trip in early December! It’s the perfect time for me to get away from the hustle of the holiday season that I feel at home and relax and make merry with my loved ones. It doesn’t hurt that I can usually pick up a few one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers … Continue reading
cHoCoLaTe HoLiDaY gRaNoLa!
Gluten free, Sugar free Where I live in the northeastern USA, it’s cold in December. It’s also a busy time getting ready for this month’s holidays. This is a wonderful treat and makes a great gift which is why I usually have to make double batches! It’s another version of my original Global Staci Granola … Continue reading
Harpers Ferry, Wild, Wonderful, West Virginia!
So, there I was. All alone, wandering around a place I’d never been. My kind of heaven. So if West Virginia claims to be almost heaven well then sweet Jesus musta called me home! It’s not often I’m out exploring by myself with my camera and my notepad. Just talking to people. So when this opportunity came … Continue reading
Pefect Pistou!
You’ve picked the last of summer’s sweet basil and whizzed it into that bright green, fragrant magical spread: pesto. You even froze some for later didn’t you? Time to let some of it thaw on the bench while you prepare the perfect cool weather accompaniment to that savory summer sauce. The ubiquitous Provencal wonder soup, … Continue reading
Gluten-Free Cocoa Pancakes
Gluten free, Sugar free Inspired recently to give “gluten free” a go, I have been testing lots of new recipes that are twists on the classics. This morning it was raining and chilly. The kids, sleepy from their previous nights sleepover with friends, were hungry. These cocoa pancakes were the perfect lazy morning breakfast treat. … Continue reading
HFHI Global Village Philippines MUSIC VIDEO!
I am very proud and VERY excited to share my latest music video from our team’s Habitat for Humanity Global Village build in the Philippines this June. A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible, including the team, Habitat Philippines, the Bistekville community and all the construction workers who worked so hard every day to help people afford decent … Continue reading