Mekahlia Jones

Spring Has Sprung

Spring has finally sprung in the UK and while if we were back in the US that would mean warm temperatures, sunshine, and the beginnings of a tan. In the UK it means it’s rainy season. We had one week of glorious sun where we laid outside to get our daily dose of vitamin DContinue reading “Spring Has Sprung”

The Best Banana Bread

Who else has about a million frozen bananas in their freezer!?!?! I do, and my husband gave me an ultimatum, throw them out or use them. So I decided to make my tried and true banana bread recipe. It’s so moist, and delicious and super simple and if you bake regularly you definitely have allContinue reading “The Best Banana Bread”

My Shepards Pie Recipe

This week while discussing with my husband what foods we should make for dinner I stated I wanted to try something traditionally british for the blog. He suggested one of his favorites, Shepherds Pie and so we have our blog post! After doing some research I came to discover the main difference between Shepherds andContinue reading “My Shepards Pie Recipe”

Roman Ruins: In Our Backyard

The snow has cleared and the rain has stopped. Well at least for one day… We are coming into Spring in the UK after all. Since we had great weather we decided to go exploring! When doing some research about our new home I discovered this place is surrounded by some interesting history. I meanContinue reading “Roman Ruins: In Our Backyard”

The Best Cinnamon Rolls!

I have always loved cinnamon rolls. They’re buttery, cinnamon-y, delicious pillows of dough all rolled up! I’ve been making this recipe since high school with a few alterations of course. I add brown sugar to the middle instead of white sugar it gives it this really great mellow caramel flavour. I also like to softenContinue reading “The Best Cinnamon Rolls!”

We’re in Delph!!

After our month in London we decided that we wanted to move somewhere a bit more quiet and picturesque. While we love getting to experience the big metropolis that is London we found that we missed the soothing slower pace of a charming Northern England town. We have found the perfect place in Delph. It’sContinue reading “We’re in Delph!!”

My Favorite Lasagna!

It only makes sense that the first recipe I post would be one of my favorite foods ever: Lasagna!!!! Lasagna has been one my favorite foods for as long as I can remember, probably due to my obsession with Garfield and the ridiculous amount of cheese involved. I’ve made tons of lasagnas through the years,Continue reading “My Favorite Lasagna!”

I’m in London!

As you may know I’m currently in the UK, my husband and I came here at the beginning of January to begin our future as expats. His plan is to study a master degree in Engineering, and my plan is to get certified as a TEFL teacher. We decided on these plans a very longContinue reading “I’m in London!”