Homemade Guacamole Recipe
Who doesn’t love guacamole, am I right? It’s the perfect companion to a tortilla chip or to top your fish taco. Today’s recipe is exactly what I use to make the most delicious homemade guacamole in a matter of minutes. Ingredient List 2 avocados 1 medium tomato 1/4 cup of cilantro 1 clove of garlic 2 tbsp. of scallions Juice of 1 lime 1/4…
How to Spend One Day in Key West
For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to visit Key West. The laid back southern most part of the United States, situated just 90 miles from Cuba has always held a reputation in my mind as a laid back beach town where you can get around by the ease of a one speed bicycle. Last February…
10 Of The Weirdest Things About Portland, Oregon
Well as the saying goes, the “cat’s outta the bag” referring to the fact that word has gotten out about how weird Portland, Oregon is.The popular TV series Portlandia starring Fred Armisen and Carry Brownstein helped put Portland on the map for audiences far and wide gaining a glimpse at the exaggerated, but not too far off eccentric lifestyles or Portlanders. This…
A Weekend In San Francisco
I recently returned from a weekend get-away in San Francisco. This was my first time visiting the “city by the bay” and I must say that my expectations were indeed exceeded. I was marveled by the pastel painted Victorian homes with iron stair railings and balconies that I passed by on an early morning walk towards the Golden Gate Bridge. My breath was literally taken…
First Timer’s Guide To Visiting Maui, Hawaii
Hawaii seems to be a top bucket list destination for most people. I know it surely was one of mine. For as long as I could remember I had always wanted to visit Hawaii. Even more than the Caribbean. Growing up on the east coast, the thought traveling to Hawaii was so daunting. First you would need to travel all…
What One Year of Blogging Taught Me
November 22nd marks the one year anniversary of my blog, Plain Jane Lifestyle. I can’t believe it has been a year already! In this post I am going to share with everyone what worked and what didn’t work for me. I will give an honest representation of what a year in the life of my blog looked like. Overall I…
Washington State’s Best Kept Treasure: The San Juan Islands
Washington state is located in the pacific northwestern corner of the United States and is home to the stunning islands that collectively make up the San Juan Islands. So over the years of living in Portland I would often here people at work mention just how magical and stunningly beautiful the San Juan islands were. It’s not that I didn’t…
Off the Beaten Path – A Road Trip Through Washington State’s Central Coast & Olympic Mountains
The central coast of Washington state offers a wealth of barely touched ocean front, some of the best (and freshest) oysters you will ever eat and not to mention breathtaking hikes. The coastal cities of Pacific Beach, Westport and Ocean Shores compromise the central coast of Washington nestled to the west of the Olympic National Forest. Follow this weekend itinerary for the perfect…
There is a Wine Region You’re Missing out on…hint it’s in Canada
Napa Valley. Sonoma. The Loire Valley in France. We’re all familiar with these wine regions around the world. However, if you find yourself shaking your head to those mentioned above, I will consider that you may have been living under a rock for most of your adult life. Wine regions such as Napa are popular because they produce great wine,…
Why Denver is Having a Major Moment in Tourism Now
Tourists have officially gotten the memo that Denver is a city not to be overlooked when dreaming up your next vacation destination. According to the website Denver.org, Denver’s rise as a top tourism destination has steadily been on the rise since 2005 and in 2016 Denver broke a new record when it welcomed an astounding 31.5 million total visitors. Disclosure: This page…
