It’s been a while since I shared one of these roundup posts — I was traveling in Portugal — but over the past few months I’ve come across so many delightful finds online that I wanted to gather them here. These links are meant to inspire, teach, entertain, and maybe make you a little hungry. Enjoy!
- I love Caprese and all things Italian, and this strawberry pesto Caprese salad looks absolutely irresistible.
- Need a soundtrack for warm days? Check out this upbeat summer playlist filled with good vibes.
- These useful tips on when and why to ignore guidebook recommendations—especially helpful for introverted travelers—resonate with my Roaming Free philosophy and are great reminders for mindful travel.
- Sarah’s recipes are always inspiring. Case in point: these 5-ingredient fudgesicles are delightfully simple and satisfying.
- No cherry pitter? No problem. Here are a few clever ways to pit cherries using household items.
- Feeling nostalgic? If you grew up in the 1970s, you’ll likely get a kick out of this humorous take on 70s-era motherhood.
- I just discovered Fermentation Farm. It’s definitely going on my next Orange County visit list.
- Three creators inspiring me to try video are Erin, Renee, and Jessie. Their recipe videos — like Erin’s cucumber quinoa salad, Renee’s vegan mint chocolate mousse tarts, and Jessie’s channel work — are nudging me toward making video content of my own.
- Saveur Magazine opened nominations for their blog awards. Past nominees and winners have been a major inspiration for my blog, so please consider nominating the blogs you love. I’d be incredibly grateful if you nominated Downshiftology in either the “Eat the World” category (food + travel) or “Food Obsessive” (gluten-free focus). Thank you!