The Kitchen Magpie https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/ Trusted Recipes from my Prairie Kitchen! Sun, 24 May 2026 14:38:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/wp-content/uploads/images/2019/04/cropped-favicon-32x32.png The Kitchen Magpie https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/ 32 32 How to Choose a Gondola Ride in Venice https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/how-to-choose-a-gondola-ride-in-venice/ https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/how-to-choose-a-gondola-ride-in-venice/#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 07:02:31 +0000 https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/?p=130156 Two women sit in a gondola smiling, one holding a sunhat, as a gondolier in a striped shirt stands behind them steering through a canal in Venice, with historic buildings and a footbridge in the background.

If there’s one thing I strongly suggest you do in Venice at least once, it’s take a gondola ride. I know it’s touristy and expensive but it’s still completely worth it. One thing to note, however, is that nobody tells you when you start researching gondola rides in Venice that it’s better NOT to book…

How to Choose a Gondola Ride in Venice

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There are Disney days… and then there are Disneyland Paris days. We headed into Disneyland Paris determined to “take it easy” and enjoy the atmosphere. Which is adorable in theory, but extremely difficult to do when the crowds are all rushing past you to get to their favorite rides. Try telling Mr. Magpie to slow…

Exploring Disneyland Paris

]]> https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/exploring-disneyland-paris/feed/ 0 Taking Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth to Caen, France https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/taking-brittany-ferries-from-portsmouth-to-caen-france/ https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/taking-brittany-ferries-from-portsmouth-to-caen-france/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/?p=129937 A French flag waves at the stern of a ferry moving across greenish-blue water, leaving a white wake behind. Dark clouds loom over the distant shoreline under a moody sky.

As mentioned in our previous post, Mike and I decided to try traveling via ferry from Portsmouth to Caen as opposed to riding a train from Southampton directly to Paris. To do this, we took a ride via Bolt (an Uber alternative) from Southampton Port to Portsmouth Ferry Terminal (just under 40 minutes) and then…

Taking Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth to Caen, France

]]> https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/taking-brittany-ferries-from-portsmouth-to-caen-france/feed/ 0 Arriving in Southampton, UK https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/arriving-in-southampton-uk/ https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/arriving-in-southampton-uk/#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/?p=129934 A person in a black floral dress stands smiling in front of a lush green plant wall with a neon sign that reads Adventure Awaits.

I’m not saying I got emotional seeing land again… but I’m also not not saying that. After a week of ocean, coffee, more food, and convincing myself I could absolutely live on a ship forever, we arrived in Southampton and it felt like stepping into a completely different rhythm. Stepping off of a ship after being on…

Arriving in Southampton, UK

]]> https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/arriving-in-southampton-uk/feed/ 1 New York to Southampton on the Queen Mary 2 https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/new-york-to-southampton-on-the-queen-mary-2/ https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/new-york-to-southampton-on-the-queen-mary-2/#comments Sat, 09 May 2026 17:05:44 +0000 https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/?p=129932 A smiling couple takes a selfie on a boat with the New York City skyline in the background under a blue sky. The woman has long red hair and wears a dark floral dress; the man has gray hair, a beard, and a blue floral shirt.

Day One of my 50th birthday trip also happens to be Mike’s 51st birthday, so I will start out by wishing him the happiest of birthdays! Happy birthday to my partner in crime and best friend, I love you more than ever Mike! Alright, I’m just going to say it: sailing out of New York…

New York to Southampton on the Queen Mary 2

]]> https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/new-york-to-southampton-on-the-queen-mary-2/feed/ 2 How to Make Grilled Corn on the Cob https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/how-to-make-grilled-corn-on-the-cob/ https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/how-to-make-grilled-corn-on-the-cob/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/?p=82292 Several ears of corn, still in their husks, are being roasted over an open flame on a grill, with fire and charred husks visible.

Corn is a great side dish for any occasion, but nothing beats the roasted, smoky flavors of some properly made grilled corn on the cob. You can’t go wrong by serving this with some steaks or burgers or even just eaten on its own with plenty of butter. For more tasty Corn recipes, why not…

How to Make Grilled Corn on the Cob

]]> https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/how-to-make-grilled-corn-on-the-cob/feed/ 0 How To Make Meatballs https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/how-to-make-meatballs/ https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/how-to-make-meatballs/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/?p=98833 A plate stacked with browned meatballs, garnished with small sprigs of fresh parsley, sits on a white surface.

Meatballs are delicious and versatile, but they can be tricky to make at home. Why not learn all of the necessary steps to making some delicious meatballs all on your own? Once you have perfected your meatball-making skills why not try something a little more complicated like these Classic Retro Porcupine Meatballs? Or for a…

How To Make Meatballs

]]> https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/how-to-make-meatballs/feed/ 0 Blueberry Coffee Cake https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/blueberry-coffee-cake/ https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/blueberry-coffee-cake/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/?p=104607

This coffee cake is perfect to serve as a light dessert or bring to a party as a handheld snack. If you’ve got some blueberries leftover, why not make some Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins or Crispy, Buttery Blueberry Scones to add to the snack assortment? How To Make Blueberry Coffee Cake This is a brief overview…

Blueberry Coffee Cake

]]> https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/blueberry-coffee-cake/feed/ 0 Grilled Meatloaf Sandwich https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/grilled-meatloaf-sandwich/ https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/grilled-meatloaf-sandwich/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/?p=105237

Try making some Texas Garlic Toast to use as the bread for this sandwich. If you want a light side, why not try a salad like Homemade Caesar Salad or Strawberry Spinach Salad? Or, if you need something more filling, you can try Mom’s Potato Salad. How To Make a Grilled Meatloaf Sandwich This is…

Grilled Meatloaf Sandwich

]]> https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/grilled-meatloaf-sandwich/feed/ 0 Flourless Chocolate Cookies https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/flourless-chocolate-cookies/ https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/flourless-chocolate-cookies/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/?p=104498

If you have extra egg whites from other recipes, this is a great recipe for using them up for no waste! If you had to separate eggs for this recipe, why not use the yolks to make some Creamy Lemon Bars? How To Make Flourless Chocolate Cookies This is a brief overview of the recipe.…

Flourless Chocolate Cookies

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