The Perfect Travel Pillow
Everyone wants their own pillow when they travel…hotel pillows just don’t cut it but taking your own pillows takes up a lot of space. Here’s a space-saving solution that will give you a good night’s rest. Using a queen-sized pillow case, sew an extra seam in the pillow case to reduce its width by about four inches. Take your altered pillow cases on your next trip and put … [Read more...]
DIY Road Trip Solution
Let's face it, when you take a long road trip, someone is bound to get sick. Save your upholstery with this inexpensive DIY project. … [Read more...]
HORROR-able Customer Service
I've been witness to many things in convenience stores over the years, but nothing makes me shudder like zombie employees... … [Read more...]
Easy, Flourless Lemon White Chocolate Cake
This has a really light neat consistency. My kids loved it. I think the subtle flavor of the white chocolate chips is the perfect base for the lemon flavor. You could try this with Almond or Banana extract and I think it would be great. Lemon Powder isn't a common ingredient but it makes this work, you can find it on Amazon. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:2] … [Read more...]
Eggplant Dressing
This just might become your new holiday meal tradition. The holiday eating frenzy is approaching. Dressing is a staple and I love dressing. It’s my favorite festive side dish. In the past, I’ve made dressing that was almost untouched. So, I’ve been searching for a great dressing recipe. I happened upon one while shooting the Gas Station Gourmet. I met Sarah Morgan when she … [Read more...]
Jake’s Market & Deli: NACS Magazine, November 2014
Lebanon, NH You can read about this store in the November issue of NACS Magazine. Before I even thought of gas station food, before gas stations thought about fresh food, Jake's Market & Deli were all about food. It was unique for a convenience store two decades ago. Owner, Ed Kerrigan made sure that the best place to get a sandwich in Lebanon was his store. Today, he has … [Read more...]
Slovacek’s, Home of the Kissing Pigs: NACS Magazine, Dec 2014
West, Texas I've seen some fascinating things on the road. Kissing pigs really got my attention. You can read about Slovacek's in the December issue of NACS Magazine. Slovacek's has been making great sausage since 1957. I can say great because they will sell 6 millions pounds by year's end. This is one of the few stores where you can find Czechoslovakian beer and wine. You … [Read more...]
BOISE STAGE STOP: NACS Magazine, Feb 2015
Boise, Idaho The Regina Store opened right here on the Oregon Trail in 1891. Today, the Oregon Trail is now I-84. The Regina Store is now the Boise Stage Stop. If you great food, friendly people in an Old West setting, then this is the place to stop. When I say "Old West setting" I don't mean decorations. They've recreated an authentic western town complete with a saloon, a … [Read more...]
Linda Scott Memorial
Oasis Travel Plaza (Robertsdale, AL) - I am saddened by the passing of Linda Scott, general manager of the Oasis Travel Plaza in Robertsdale, AL. I had a chance to interview Linda. When I visited her and her team in Alabama they extended such warm hospitality. Customers love this unique travel plaza. She was a real success story, starting as a night-shift waitress she moved up … [Read more...]