Exploring Life One Plate and Adventure At A Time
Exploring Life One Plate and Adventure At A Time
Hello and welcome! I’m Jessica “Jay” Simms, a Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. based travel blogger, foodie, and proud first-generation Filipino American, with a passion for adventure. I explore culture through cuisine and storytelling, sharing …
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I just celebrated my 30th year on this beautiful green earth with my family last weekend. I remember when 30 was old and Low-Calorie Ice Cream was something grown up’s ate. Now that I have …
Welcome to my circus, aka my crazy hectic mornings. I have a full house of 4 kids plus myself who aren’t particularly morning people. Sometimes it’s a struggle to get everyone up and moving, using …
Spring is around the corner and one of my favorite times of the year is approaching. Beginning on March 20th through April 12th, Gaylord National Resort is bringing back Bloom, a four-week celebration full of spring-focused activities. With endless …
This Irish Soda Bread is a quick and easy bread recipe you can whip together with just a few ingredients. Also known as a quick bread, It’s a no yeast bread recipe that will take …
Bake my Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing for a delicious breakfast treat. It’s the star dish of any breakfast, brunch, or weekday treat. Fill your home with the sweet smell of my from-scratch …
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