Tag: food
Save & Splurge: Raleigh, N.C.
November 01, 2017. Kim Foley MacKinnon
Raleigh, North Carolina’s capital city, is a delight to visit, with a compact downtown, thriving restaurant scene, exploding craft brewery industry, and several free museums and green spaces. The walkable city is bursting with energy, and it can be fun to time your visit with one of the city’s many festivals. Make sure to check…
Slow Cooker Creations
October 01, 2017. Nick Tavares
Healthy, classic or decadent – no matter how you prefer your slow cooker creations – these three delicious recipes are sure to satisfy. Healthy Recipes like Pinch of Yum’s quinoa chicken primavera disprove the idea that slow cookers work best with fatty meats. Made with quinoa, chicken, peas, asparagus and pesto, this casserole-like dish packs…
Global Good Times: World Holidays All Year-Round
October 01, 2017. AAA Staff
In these parts, we often think of the holiday season as the five or six weeks between Thanksgiving and the New Year. But look around the world and you can find a celebration any time of year. January Australia Day is Jan. 26. The Aussie celebration includes events nationwide, like boat races in Sydney Harbor…
Discover Autumn’s Splendor in Scotland and Ireland
September 01, 2017. AAA Staff
Think spring and summer are the best times for an Irish or Scottish getaway? Think again. With a mosaic of fall foliage unfolding, the crisp autumn air, a lineup of traditional festivals, and harvest happiness from some of the friendliest people on the planet, it’s no wonder people fall in love with Ireland and Scotland…
Fall Color Flourishes in Greece
September 01, 2017. AAA Staff
Greece is renowned for its sunshine, with most travelers choosing to visit in spring or summer to bask in the glorious rays while taking in the culture and immersing themselves in the history surrounding them at every turn. It should come as no surprise that travelers leave immensely satisfied, simply because Greece has it all:…
Fun Places to Visit in the Northeast
August 15, 2017. AAA Staff
The Northeast is packed with amazing destinations and towns within driving distance of both New York and Boston. This guide will hit the 202 best drive trips within two hours of those great cities. From the tip of Long Island to the curved arm of Cape Cod, to the coastal gems in Maine, including Acadia…
College Road Trips: Places to See on Your College Search
August 01, 2017. Kim Foley MacKinnon
There’s hardly a parent with a teenager contemplating college that hasn’t hit the road to visit potential schools. From simple afternoon visits to more complicated college road trips, it’s wise to book some noncollege-oriented activities to offset some of the pressure. After all, when both you and your child are deciding their future for the…
10 Ways to Avoid College Weight Gain
July 31, 2017. AAA Staff
It’s common to put on a few pounds when you first start college. Follow these tips to avoid the dreaded freshman 15.
10 Fun School Lunches to Pack Your Kids
July 31, 2017. Nick Tavares
Easy recipes that will pack lunch bags full of nutrients and appeal to all appetites.
10 School Backpack Essentials
July 31, 2017. Christina Elston
Your child’s backpack is a kind of bridge between home and school, a place to carry essential supplies. But carrying around a pack all day can take its toll. Help your child start the school year off right with a backpack that fits correctly and fill it with all the necessities.