Need a quick lunch break for the office? Looking for non-perishable meals to eat while traveling? Craving mac and cheese despite lactose intolerance? Here, we review the best quick and easy microwave pasta meals with a focus on vegan and dairy-free options. By Cara Siera Snapdragon Vietnamese Pho Microwave Pasta Bowl I’ve tried a number…
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Plum Island + New England Birdwatching List
Did you take up birdwatching or establish a bird feeder during the past year? Many people did. Birding is a remarkable hobby that you can take with you from the backyard to your dream vacation – and its even more fun with the help of a handy birdwatching list. Many hobbyists keep a life list…
Best Granola Bars 2021
Whether you’re camping, hiking, adventuring, working from home, or just living your best life, check out our favorite picks for the best granola bars you can buy in 2021. Of course, we’re using the term “granola” loosely. Oxford’s Dictionary defines granola as ” breakfast cereal consisting typically of rolled oats, brown sugar or honey, dried fruit,…
Chicken Sandwiches: Dashboard Dining Fast Food Reviews
Chicken sandwiches are the non-burger sandwich of choice at many fast food hamburger restaurants. Others specialize in chicken, omitting the beef patty all together. And in recent years, so-called “chicken sandwich wars” have broken out between fast food chains. Which chicken sandwich is the best? Are they all basically the same? We’re reviewing top chicken…
How to Root Fig Tree Cuttings in 4 Easy Steps
Learn how to root fig tree cuttings – don’t spend money on a potted plant when you can get a cutting from a friend! Rooted plants grown from your own mature fig also make great gifts. Discovering Figs I didn’t know that I liked figs. As a kid, my only experience with the historic (even…
We’ve Got Face Masks!
We’re living in strange times in which even banks encourage you to cover your face with a cloth bandanna. Here at Anatomy of Adventure, we’re so excited that Fine Art America is now offering stylish, artist-inspired cloth face masks! Order yours now. Life’s Storms is a digital painting created by Cara Siera. Wearing it on…
The Bloom: A Wildflower Calendar for New England
The early spring is a time of awakening in New England as temperatures rise and snow begins to melt. It’s also a time when many adventures desire to get out and get moving. There’s plenty to see from spring until the first frost, and with the aid of a wildflower calendar, you’ll know what you’re…
Newburyport’s Essex Street Inn & Suites Recognized as ‘Historic, Boutique, and One of a Kind’
Newburyport, MA: Newburyport’s historic boutique hotel, the Essex Street Inn & Suites, is now a part of the Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels. The Ascend Collection is an elite group of properties known for being “historic, boutique and one of a kind.” They are self-described as being “woven into the culture and fabric of…
How Do Disney FastPasses Work?
If you’ve ever been to Disneyland or Disney World, or even if you haven’t, you probably know that waiting in long lines is part of the game. However, it doesn’t have to be that way if you use the FastPass+ feature wisely. How do Disney FastPasses work, and why should you use them? Learn How…
How to Make the Most of One Day at Disney
Whether it’s the expense of your tickets or the length of your stay, a number of factors can limit how many vacation days you can spend at your favorite Disney park. Learn how to make the most of one day at Disney so that you’ll have an incredible vacation, no matter the length of your…