A new adventure begins as I arrive in Marrakech, Morocco. I was welcomed at my riad with a delightful mint tea service and some cookies. What better way to start my journey? #Travel #Morocco #Marrakech #Africa #Food #Baking #photography #Tea 🚤 ✈️ 🇲🇦 🍽️ 🍜 🧁 🫖

While my journey continues, here are some more honorable mentions from my Portuguese travels. Side note: Does anyone have a castle in Portugal I can live in? I’ll bake and teach fencing… #Travel #Faro #Portugal #Porto #Morocco #Marrakech #Food #Baking #photography #Sailing #Boating 🚤 ✈️ 🇵🇹 🇲🇦 🍽️ 🍜 🧁 ⚔️

While on my travels from Portugal to Morocco, I decided to share some honorable mentions from my Portuguese travels. Have you been to Portugal? What are your highlights? More to come! #Travel #Faro #Portugal #Porto #Morocco #Marrakesh #Food #Baking #photography #Sailing #Boating 🚤 ✈️ 🇵🇹 🇲🇦 🍽️ 🍜 🧁

It is with a heavy heart that I must set sail from Portugal. This has been an enriching journey full of amazing people, views, experiences and pastries. So many pastries. I shall return! Next stop: Marrakech! #Travel #Faro #Portugal #Porto #Food #Baking #photography #Sailing #Boating 🚤 ✈️ 🇵🇹 🍽️ 🍜 🧁

My next stop was a very unique sight to behold. This is the Bone Chapel found in Faro, Portugal. All of the bones are from monks that served with the church. How about a Chappel Roan joke? Chapel Bone and the Pink Bony Club? #Travel #Faro #Portugal #Porto #photography #History #jokes ✈️ 🇵🇹

While this isn’t a traditional Portuguese food or concoction, I just had to share how amazing this is. This is a vegan seitan “steak” topped with chimichurri. The taste and texture on this are impeccable. Recommended. #Travel #Baking #Food #Portugal #Porto #photography #vegan #vegetarian 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️ 🇵🇹

Portugal is the snack capital that keeps on giving! This is the “Dom Rodrigo” flavor gelato. A traditional dessert from Algarve with almond, cinnamon, caramel, and topped with sweet egg threads. It is absolutely delicious🍦 #Travel #Baking #Food #Portugal #Faro #photography #dessert 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️ 🇵🇹

This next traditional Portuguese treat is called Ovos moles de Aveiro. These come in a variety of fun shapes and contain a sweet creamy egg paste made from just egg yolks and sugar. The shell is a crispy thin wafer coating 🐚 #Travel #Baking #Food #Portugal #Lisbon #photography #dessert 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️ 🇵🇹

In another French/Portuguese pastry crossover, I visited the popular Versailles pastry shop in Lisbon. There were so many decadent and opulent choices! I was stuck in analysis paralysis but finally settled on these confections #Travel #Baking #Food #Portugal #Lisbon #photography #dessert 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️ 🇵🇹

Perhaps this isn’t specifically a Portuguese dish, but I have to gush about these pistachio pancakes with pistachio creme. These are magnificent and delicious. Next time you’re in Porto, you must try them! #Travel #Baking #Food #Portugal #Lisbon #Porto #photography #breakfast #dessert 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️ 🇵🇹

I may have just found my new absolute favorite Portuguese dessert! I present the Queijada de Laranja. This is an ooey-gooey juicy orange tart that absolutely SLAPS! I will absolutely recreate this when I get home 🍊 #Travel #Baking #Food #Portugal #Lisbon #Porto #photography #dessert 🥂🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️ 🇵🇹

In addition to phenomenal wines and foods, Portugal has some of the most breathtaking castles in the world located in the village of Sintra 🏰 Can you think of a better place for a Swashbakler ⚔️ #Travel #Medieval #Renaissance #Portugal #Lisbon #HEMA #Porto #Castles #Sintra #photography 🥂🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️ 🇵🇹

Of course, I can’t talk about Portugal without talking about Port wine. In Porto I had the fortune of sampling many varieties and flights of port! This sweet digestif is perfect treat to end the day. #Travel #Wine #Food #Portugal #Lisbon #cocktails #Porto #photography #dessert #drinks 🥂🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️ 🇵🇹

Another tasty staple in a Portuguese bakery is the Pão de Deus. This is a sweet and fluffy brioche bun topped with coconut icing and some powdered sugar for good measure. Perfect with breakfast and some coffee or tea! #Travel #Baking #Food #Portugal #Lisbon #Porto #photography #dessert 🥂🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️ 🇵🇹

The Pão de Queijo is a cheesy delight that is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. It’s a simple savory baked treat of primarily cheese, egg, tapioca flour and pure Portuguese magic! #Travel #Baking #Food #Portugal #Lisbon #cookie #Porto #photography #dessert #cheese 🥂🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️ 🇵🇹

You may have heard of the Crookie, but the Portuguese take it to a whole new level. A soft and succulent cookie is enrobed by a croissant so every bite is savory-sweet, chocolate-buttery, and crispy-soft. #Travel #Baking #Food #Portugal #Lisbon #cookie #Porto #photography #dessert 🥂🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️ 🇵🇹

This Portuguese staple is the Francesinha: A sandwich filled to the brim with meat and generously coated with a tomato-beer sauce. I opted for the less traditional vegan version, but it was still pure decadence. #Travel #Baking #Food #Portugal #Lisbon #Vegan #Porto #photography #dessert 🥂🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️ 🇵🇹

Wait, didn’t I already do croissants? Aren’t those a French thing? Well, Portugal has their own take on croissants. These are a rolled brioche which are much fluffier and delicate but still buttery and delicious 🥐 #Travel #Baking #Food #Portugal #Lisbon #Faro #photography #dessert 🥂🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️ 🇵🇹

What better way to begin than with the pinnacle of Portuguese pastries? I present: Pastéis de Nata These little custard tarts can be found everywhere, but one of the most famous locations is Pastéis de Belem in Lisbon. #Travel #Baking #Food #Portugal #Lisbon #Faro #photography #dessert 🥂🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️

We interrupt your regularly scheduled Swashbakling for a bit of travel reprieve. Here I rest on the Praia de Faro. A bit of relaxation with a good drink, good book, and good company. #Travel #Books #Beaches #Literature #Baking #Food #Portugal #Faro #photography #dessert #cocktails #Drinks 🥂🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️

I must bid Paris adieu for now, but my adventures are far from over! My next stop is Portugal, renowned for its own magical pastries, wines and beauty. In the meantime, here are some honorable mentions from my Parisian treat tour: #Travel #Baking #Food #Paris #France #photography #dessert 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️

This speakeasy/secret bar required some special knowledge and a keen eye to get it. The drinks were well worth the sleuthing! Think you can get into The Mobster Bar in Paris? #Travel #Drinks #Cocktails #Paris #France #photography 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️

My next Parisian secret bar was located behind the kitchen of a taco shack called Candelaria. Now, if you don’t know, madeleines are my favorite treat. When I saw this madeleine infused cocktail I almost lost my mind! It was divine 🥃 #Travel #Drinks #Cocktails #Paris #France #photography 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️

Paris is renowned for its amazing bakeries, but has plenty of other gastronomical charms. I was fortunate enough to visit several speakeasies/secret bars and sample the local libations! First on the list is the Kir and Kir Royale 👑 🥂 #Travel #Drinks #Cocktails #Paris #France #photography 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️

To close out my Parisian bakery adventure I decided to try something a little different. I went to Utopie and had their black sesame eclair and black sesame madeleines. What a unique and delightful flavor! #Travel #Baking #Food #Paris #France #photography #dessert 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️

Poilâne is my next snack stop. Here I sampled the Chausson aux Pommes - an apple filled delight! This was like a croissant and an apple fritter had a beautiful baby 🍏 What is your favorite fruit filling? #Travel #Baking #Food #Paris #France #photography #dessert 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️

My next visit is the titular Ladurée for a variety of scrumptious macarons! I was so excited that I completely forgot to take any photos! Search my history for #MacaronWeek and you’ll find plenty of scintillating photos! #Travel #Baking #Food #Paris #France #photography #dessert 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️

My next scrumptious stop on my Parisian Bakery Tour is Yann Couvreur. So far this is my favorite logo and the cutest fox molds for their chocolates! But the shining star was the Kouglof pastry - Almonds, rum, and orange blossom ❤️‍🔥 #Travel #Baking #Food #Paris #France #photography #chocolate 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️

Today’s travel treat is brought to you by Stohrer - supposedly the oldest patisserie in Paris! This tasty chocolate bar is filled with a dark chocolate ganache and a citrusy finish. #Travel #Baking #Food #Paris #France #photography #chocolate 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️

My next stop is Angelina. This shop has one of the most phenomenal hot chocolates I’ve ever had. Additionally, this pastry, the Mont-Blanc made me weak in the knees! Can you guess the ingredients without looking it up? #Travel #Baking #Food #France #Paris #photography 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️

What better way to begin my journey than with one of my favorite treats from a renowned bakery! #Travel #Baking #Food #France #Paris #photography 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️

Fellow swashbucklers, bakers, makers, and creators! I will be traveling for the next month so will likely not be sharing any original creations. However, I am excited to show you the magic I encounter along the way! Can you guess my first stop? #Baking #Travel #Photography #Food #HEMA 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 ✈️ 📷

Happy #Sundog Rhoda says go make a new friend today! It’s always nice to have an adventure buddy! #Dogs #Dogsky #Pets #Petsky #dogsofbluesky #Petsofbluesky #Photography #goodgirl

Ran into this dapper friend while out today. What is a fitting name? #Outdoors #hiking #travel #animals #zoology #turtles #TMNT #photography #wildlife

I 3D printed a new gadget for fun! Can you guess what it is? Hint: The material is food safe #Maker #DIY #3DPrinting #Kitchen #Cooking #Bakingsky🧁 🍽️ 🍜

This puts the “Yee” in my “Haw!” I was fortunate enough to have a mounted mountain adventure. I had to share these gorgeous photos with you. ⛰️🐎 Bonus points if you can guess where I am! #Horses #HorsebackRiding #equestrian #travel #outdoors #camping #hiking #photography #cowboy #yeehaw

I wanted to make sure my stand mixer was nice and cozy while I’m gone. So I decided to make it a dust cover with an old tablecloth! Does your mixer have a dust cover? Show it off! #Baking #Cooking #Food #Sewing #ArtsAndCrafts #Maker #Sewist #DIY 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 🪡 🧵

Banana bread? At work, bro? Heck yeah! When you work from home, all baked goods are homemade! What are your favorite banana bread add-ins? #Baking #Bakingsky #Cooking #Food #Dessert #Kitchen #Chef #Bread #Photography #Cookies #Cake #DIY 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 🍞

Happy #Sundog! Today, Rhoda would like to play a game: Where’s Rhoda? Can you find her? #Games #hideandgoseek #puzzles #Dogs #Dogsky #Pets #Petsky #dogsofbluesky #Petsofbluesky #Photography #goodgirl

Oh no! My bananas are browning and I have too much flour, brown sugar, eggs, and butter…what ever shall I do? Oh, I think we all know what time it is… More importantly, does it need chocolate chips? #Baking #Cooking #Food #Dessert #Kitchen #Chef #Bread #Photography #Cookies #Cake #DIY 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 🍞

I’ll be traveling for a month, so I want to make dust covers for my stand mixer and 3D printer. Fortunately I just found this tablecloth that will soon be converted. Share pictures of your dust covers! Progress pics to follow. #Baking #Maker #Sewing #Sewist #Fabric #DIY #3Dprinting 🧵 🪡 🧁 🍜 🍽️

The #BugOfTheweek is back! Marvel at this behe-moth of a caterpillar! I believe it is a species of hornworm. Anybody out there know which? #Insects #Bugs #Entomology #Outdoors #Travel #Hiking #Photography #Nature #Animals

It’s a jiggly kind of day! What would you turn this puffy proof into? #Baking #Bakingsky #Cooking #Food #Dessert #Kitchen #Chef #Bread #Cookies #Cake #DIY 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 🍞

For those of you that aren’t #StarTrek fans, I also made some “plain” cinnamon sugar shortbread cookies. Although, you could consider these the separated saucer section of the Enterprise… #Baking #Cooking #Food #Dessert #Kitchen #Chef #TNG #Treksky #Photography #Cookies #DIY 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 🍞 🖖🏻

I made these #StarTrek comm badge cookies. They are a cinnamon sugar shortbread with a cinnamon sugar filling 🖖🏻 What type of cookie would your favorite Star Trek character enjoy? #BakeItSo #Baking #Cooking #Food #Dessert #Kitchen #Chef #TNG #DS9 #Voyager #Photography #Cookies #DIY 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 🍞

Happy #Sundog! Rhoda hopes you have a cozy weekend. #Dogs #Dogsky #Pets #Petsky #dogsofbluesky #Petsofbluesky #Photography #goodgirl

I love combining my passions and hobbies. Today I will be making some special cookies for a special someone. I 3D printed this cookie cutter (with food safe filament) to #BakeItSo 🖖🏻 #Baking #Cooking #Food #Dessert #Maker #StarTrek #TNG #3DPrinting #Kitchen #Chef #Cookies #Cake #DIY 🧁 🍽️ 🍜

It’s smooth, buttery, sexy, and delicious. I’m talking about my most recent bake, of course. #Baking #Bakingsky #Cooking #Food #Dessert #Kitchen #Chef #Bread #Cookies #Cake #DIY 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 🍞

A question for all my chefs, cooks, bakers, makers, and hobbyists: What kind of vanilla do you prefer? Do you like imitation? Pure extract? Paste? How about Bourbon, Madagascar, or Mexican? Do you make your own? Share your thoughts! #Baking #Cooking #Food #Dessert #Kitchen #Chef #Cake #DIY 🧁 🍽️ 🍜

We can’t escape #VanillaWeek! This may turn into #VanillaMonth! I’m almost out of vanilla, so it’s time to make some from scratch! This process isn’t for the impatient, but it’ll be worth the wait! #Baking #Cooking #Food #Dessert #Kitchen #Chef #Photography #Cookies #Cake #DIY #Maker 🧁 🍽️ 🍜 🍞