Luci's Morsels

We recently visited Portugal for the first time and loved our time there. The weather may have been a major determining factor (it was spring sunshiny and beautiful), but the city is also just so easy to enjoy! Here is a handy list for what to do in Lisbon along with everything to know about doing a day trip to Sintra (it isn’t straightforward).

Spring is one of the most joyful produce times of year. After the winter season, flavors can seem earthy and limiting but then comes strawberries, pea pods, and all the bright and light delicate flavors of spring!! And it’s usually when we start planning more gatherings, right? So, spring appetizer ideas are always on the menu!

Spring is full of fun event like ...

On our recent trip to Europe, we spent time in Madrid, Spain and then Lisbon, Portugal. I visited the former very briefly as a kid, but really don’t remember much (except the day trip to Toledo), so it was like visiting a new city in many ways. The capital city of Spain, the city is a major destination, full of lots of things to do and places to visit! Here’s a fairly cu...

Growing up, I didn’t understand why anybody would like balsamic vinegar. Now that I’m a grown up (most of the time anyway), I LOVE balsamic vinegar and, especially, balsamic glazes. They’re wonderfully tangy, sweet, and smooth all at the same time. And they are the perfect finish to dishes that are sweet or earthy. Here’s how to make balsamic glaze!

While a hom...

Necessaire was probably the first brand of body care products I tried in the clean beauty space. Over the years, I’ve tried a number of their items. A few of them – looking at you, hand cream – are now standbys in my life and totally worth the hype. Others have been a miss, so it’s a...