Tag Archives: 35 Before 35

35 Before 35: Learn to Make Gluten Free Gnocchi

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Erica

My life just got a helluva lot better; I learned how to make gluten free gnocchi! Incidentally, this was number 20 on my 35 Before 35 List so I am doubly happy! For those of you not in the know … Continue reading →

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35 Before 35: Kiss a handsome man on top of the Eiffel Tower

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Erica

Mission Accomplished. After dreaming of Paris and the Eiffel Tower for more than half my life I got to experience the city, and kiss a handsome man at the tippy-top of the tower.   As much as I want to … Continue reading →

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35 Before 35: Brine My Own Olives

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Erica

Number 24 on my 35 Before 35 list is in the books as a WIN! The process of brining my own olives was actually pretty simple: pick and wash the fruit, cut an X into the end of each, soak … Continue reading →

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35 Before 35: Learn to Fillet a Fish

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Erica

Last month I spent a few days at the Ballymaloe Cooking School learning how to cook fresh seafood. It was messy, a bit gross, and very cool. I learned how to deal with flat and round fish, and what pin … Continue reading →

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35 Before 35: Eat an authentic French meal in France

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Erica

I realize what I am about to say makes me a traitor to my country of residence, but I don’t care.  Italian food is crap compared to French food. I live about three hours east of the Italian/French border, but … Continue reading →

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35 Before 35: Pet a live alligator

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Erica

Last week my hatred of air travel was solidified after I threw up all over myself on the last leg of my flight to Florida.  I was already not thrilled about this trip, and sitting in my own vomit for … Continue reading →

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35 Before 35 List

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Erica

As much as I hate to admit it, I am getting older.  Soon I will be in my mid-30’s (gasp!) and I am going to need some awesome memories to keep me grounded when I am going through my I’m-So-Old … Continue reading →

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The Vampire Museum, San Marino

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Erica

It’s getting close to Halloween and I am celebrating early by watching every horror movie in my collection. I’m a pretty big fan of horror movies, but the ones I really love involve vampires.  Yep, I’m a total nerd for … Continue reading →

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Vatican City

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Erica

On Saturday Morning I took a tour of Vatican City.  Vatican City is the smallest state on earth, it covers only 440,000 square meters!  The Vatican Museum was too big for me to see everything but what I did see … Continue reading →

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