The Best Bakeries in North Myrtle Beach, SC.: Butter & Whisk
By Kimberly Barbano Attention, chocolate chip cookie dough lovers; this dessert is for you. (My grandmother dictated the opening of this post as she finished the “crookie” we were sharing.) The “crookie” is a chocolate croissant topped with chocolate chip cookie dough, from Butter & Whisk Bakery. The treat is decadent and perfect excuse for […]
The Best Bakeries in Delaware County, Ohio: Ethos Coffee & Cafe
They were enthralled in conversation and as someone who enjoys people watching, I got a kick out of sitting next to them. This will be one of the shortest bakery reviews of all times. No need for an elaborate post. If you live in Central Ohio, make time to check out Ethos Coffee & Café. […]
Three Experiences That Made Our Trip to Barbados One to Remember
Barbados Was Magical; It was an Experience to Cherish By Jennifer R. Farmer I expected my first trip to Barbados after my mom’s passing (she was alive the last time I went) to be difficult and sad. I braced for the worst and hoped for the best. Much to my surprise, the trip was pure […]
The Best Bakeries in Little River, SC: Life is Sweet Bakery
Life Should Be Sweet. Visit a Bakery. By Kimberly Barbano If you’ve ever visited South Carolina beaches, you are probably familiar with, U.S. Route 17, the main road along the coast. It stretches from Wilmington, NC to Charleston, SC. Right over the border is the small town of Little River, SC, where I moved from […]
Gluten Free Options Abound at Main Street Bakery in North Myrtle Beach, SC
By Kimberly Barbano For years I’ve driven by Main Street Bakery in North Myrtle Beach, SC. As a breakfast and pastry shop it closes by 2:30 pm daily, usually much earlier than I am in the area. I recently made a point of getting there at least 15 minutes before closing, mostly to try their […]
Five Amazing Days in Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod
Over the July 4 holiday, our family traveled to Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard. Our trip was amazing even if it required a few adjustments. Although traveling as a single parent can be challenging, I am grateful for the experience and the opportunity to make new memories. We took several adventures but these are the […]
The Best Bakeries in Mashpee, Massachusetts: White Lion Baking Company
You can have both; food that tastes good and is good for your body. It was a joy to visit White Lion Baking Company. Owned by Elizabeth Miles, the bakery offers sweet and savory treats to meet customers’ health and lifestyle needs. All of the bakery’s products are grain-free, gluten-free, and refined-sugar free. And if […]
The Best Bakeries in Mashpee: Guilty Bakery
It was rich without being over-powering, and flavorful without being overly sweet. During a recent visit to Falmouth, Massachusetts, I drove over to Mashpee. Originally intending to visit one bakery and then head back in town, I heard of another bakery in Mashpee Commons with a cool name. With a business name such as Guilty […]
The Best Bakeries In Martha’s Vineyard: Back Door Donuts
You can access this bakery during the day and in the evenings, from the front or back door. My family spent the July 4 holiday in beautiful Martha’s Vineyard. We enjoyed Jaws Beach in Edgartown, the beach in Oak Bluffs, the oldest carousel in the world (also in Oak Bluffs), and a host of charming […]
Cafe’s and Bakeries Supporting Survivors of Human Trafficking
While some people may feel this problem is too big, overwhelm can keep us stuck. I recently recorded a podcast episode for United Women in Faith on human trafficking. Human trafficking is the exploitation of a person’s labor through coercion, power and control. According to the National Black Women’s Justice Institute, it includes inducing, recruiting […]