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The moment you realizes that you’ve lost wallet or belongings traveling internationally, it’s a sinking and uneasy feeling. Losing cash, credit cards, ATM cards, and IDs are some of the worst headaches especially in a foreign country. This is a very personal topic for me as I’ve been the beneficiary of Japanese people’s honesty and integrity three summers in a row. By the end of this post, I hope the information we’ve provided will be handy when you travel to Japan and remember, don’t panic if you accidentally lose something while traveling there....

The Aji Fantasy is an aji variety that was developed over a 5 year period in Finland. It is a sweet pepper, emphasis on sweet, with a mild heat level. The peppers are highly flavorful and ideal for many dishes. The plants are quite productive. Mine exploded this year in the garden and I’ve picked several dozen already. The pods are smallish, about the size of a habanero pepper, and ripen to an attractive bright yellow....

When prepared correctly, Brussels Sprouts are one of the tastiest side dishes! Make sure to check out my other recipes: Sautéed Lemon Garlic Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Creamy Brussels Sprouts. How to Make Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts Recipe Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts If you think you hate Brussels sprouts, think again! With the help of maple glazed crispy bacon, humble Brussels sprouts are transformed into a side dish that everyone will want seconds of!...

Meatballs have my heart. Tender, juicy flavor bombs that are oh so satisfying. If you’re looking to mix up your meatball routine, don’t miss these favorites: Honey Buffalo Meatballs, Korean Meatballs, Cranberry Meatballs, Cocktail Meatballs, Greek Meatballs, Turkey Meatballs or Teriyaki Meatballs. HOW TO MAKE Baked Enchilada MEatballs VIDEo spectacular, multi-dimensional, rich and smokyspiked with a pinch of cinnamon, cocoa powder and sugar (to mimic Mexican chocolate) for true authentic flavor with a hint of warm, sweet, spicy mole complexitycompletely accessible by using pantry friendly ingredients instead of dried chiliesmade in 15 minutes!...

Just about everyone loves macaroni and cheese – forkful after forkful of noodles bathed in rich creamy, cheesy, sauce. It’s a household favorite at our house that includes: Million Dollar Macaroni and Cheese Casserole, Stovetop Mac and Cheese, Buffalo Macaroni and Cheese, One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese and even Taco Macaroni and Cheese. Watch: Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese Deliciously Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese Macaroni and Cheese is one of the most beloved comfort foods of all time from children to grandparents alike....

pin this recipe to save for later Korean BBQ Chicken – Savory Sweet Heat Korean Chicken is characterized by the perfect blend of spicy and savory with a hint of sweetness. It’s one of my favorite flavor profiles due to the gochujang (Korean chili sauce) which delivers bold, complex flavors in just one ingredient. That means this Korean Chicken recipe is super easy to make with less ingredients but boasts huge aromatic flavors that deliver a truly addictive result....

Fruit desserts are always a treat in the summer! Some of our favorites include peach cobbler, strawberry crisp, apple crisp, pear crisp, fresh strawberry pie, key lime cheesecake, blueberry cheesecake, lemon blueberry cake, strawberry shortcake cake and of course this new Berry Cobbler recipe. PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER how to make berry cobbler video BERRY COBBLER RECIPE This Mixed Berry Cobbler is one of the easiest, tastiest spring and summer desserts of all time....

This Goulash recipe is sponsored by Zoup! All opinions are my own. Watch How to Make Goulash Tag @CarlsbadCravings and Use #CarlsbadCravngs Leave a Review, I Always Love Hearing From You!

PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER EASY SHRIMP RECIPE How is everyone doing sheltering-in-place? I know it’s an unprecedented time of uneasy change; many have lost loved ones, lost jobs, face job uncertainty, are overwhelmed with little ones, home school and feel lonely even when surrounded by family. I wish there was a way I could give you all a huge loving, supportive hug to help ease the uncertainty, stress and loneliness of this crazy time....

Tis the season for pie! Don’t miss some of our favorites like Butterfinger Pie, Mini Caramel Apple Pies, Pecan Pie Cheesecake, Pear Pie, Mud Pie, Million Dollar Cookie Pie and S’mores Pie. Pin this recipe to save for later How to Make Pecan Pie Video PECAN PIE RECIPE Do you love pecan pie? You will after be sinking your teeth into this recipe. This easy pecan pie recipe is my favorite pie....

Watch How to Make Sloppy Joe Recipe FOR THE beef and buns For the Sloppy Joe Sauce: Tag @CarlsbadCravings and Use #CarlsbadCravngs Leave a Review, I Always Love Hearing From You!

Watch How to Make taco seasoning Tag @CarlsbadCravings and Use #CarlsbadCravngs Leave a Review, I Always Love Hearing From You!

Move over aloo (potatoes), this Bhindi Masala will convert even the most skeptical of you to a Bhindi fan. Follow this recipe and that awful slimy mashed bhindi will be a thing of the past! What is Bhindi? Bhindi, or Okra as it is called in English, has turned out to be one of my favourite vegetables. That’s probably why I already have three Pakistani Bhindi Recipes before adding this one to the mix!...

Easy Black Bean Chili - Big Zesty Flavor Who wants chili? I know I do. There are many chili recipes out there. They can be time consuming, where you spend time prepping the initial ingredients, work on layering in flavors, then let them simmer and develop over the course of several hours. Or, they can be easy where you cook down a few select ingredients, add the proper seasoning, then give a quick simmer....

Hi guys! Hope everyone is doing great! First off let me start with some exciting news happening on my home front! My daughter Katelyn was born on the 24th of February, and hence I’ve been away from blogging for a while. Y’all know the drill of having a newborn around if you’ve been there, done that 😀 This post and the ones that will follow in the coming weeks are all scheduled, as I was sure I wouldn’t have much time at hand to blog....

Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! – Mike H. We’re talking Buffalo-Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Wings, and I know you’re going to love them. I am such a chicken wing junkie. I LOVE heading out to one of several wing joints in my area, mixing and matching different sauces, going crazy hot one day, sticky and sweet the next....

I look forward to spring all year. Not only is it synonymous with gorgeous weather, blooming flowers and birds chirping, it means carrot cake! If you’re a carrot cake fan, don’t miss Carrot Cake Cookies, Layered Carrot Cake, Cream Cheese Stuffed Carrot Cake, Carrot Cake Crepes, and now these Carrot Cake Cupcakes! pin this recipe to save for later how to make carrot cake cupcakes video CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES RECIPE Easter is just around the corner, which means it’s time for spring desserts!...

One of my favorite sweets of all time is Japanese Castella Cake (カステラ). It’s a moist and bouncy sponge cake with a sweet honey flavor. My family enjoys this refined confectionery with green tea or a cup of coffee for our three o’clock oyatsu (snack) time. It’s one of the most popular cakes in Japan, too. You‘ll find it sold just about anywhere—at department stores, specialty sweet shops, kissaten (coffee shops), and even convenience stores....

Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. I have the perfect blend of spices that make this dish truly stand out. All you need to do is mix the shawarma spice with oil, then marinate some chicken, then cook it up!...

Make the Chipotle Sauce. Process the tomato sauce and chipotles in adobo sauce in a food processor, then pour the mixture into the pan, covering the chicken. Stir in the seasonings. Today we’re making Chicken Tinga Tacos, and they’re huge on flavor. What we’re doing is simmering juicy chicken thighs in a zesty, spicy chipotle sauce until they’re fall apart tender. Then we shred the chicken and stack it onto warmed tortilla shells with all of your favorite fixings....