<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Stray & Savor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore Flavors, Embrace Cultures]]></description><link>https://www.strayandsavor.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:46:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.strayandsavor.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[August Reads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our favorite books of August (*Yesteryear not pictured) With Summer winding down, we've been loving carving out time to sit outside and read. Here's a round-up of our favorite reads of the month. Yesteryear, Caro Claire Burke - 9/10 This was our book club pick of the month and I was not disappointed. Being familiar with he "Ballerina Farm" lore I was so intrigued to dive into this book (allegedly) loosely based on Hannah Neeleman. This book had me questioning what I thought about gender...]]></description><link>https://www.strayandsavor.com/post/august-reads</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8db5504c4bbce341fe34d4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:32:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034dbd_cd53816c14b241aeb0c68a2a7ed4759d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_574,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>strayandsavor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stray and Savor: August Rec's]]></title><description><![CDATA[With summer coming to an end we've started curating our shopping lists for fall. Here are a few finds from August that we'd recommend checking out. Beauty https://go.shopmy.us/p-78767066 A little late to the part but we are finally hopping on the Korean skincare bandwagon. We love the texture, feel, and smell of this vegan cleanser. It's lathers so well and is great for someone with sensitive skin. https://go.shopmy.us/p-78767197 Definitely a bit of a splurge but this moisturizer is next...]]></description><link>https://www.strayandsavor.com/post/top-lifestyle-brands-to-elevate-your-everyday-style</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a35fbbb2b410376b9d8a8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:33:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034dbd_48fdddc970074c73aad3fa75fd886224~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_408,h_414,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>strayandsavor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to spend a weekend in Lutsen ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fun Fact: The name “Lutsen,” commemorates the 1632 Battle of Lutzen in Saxony, where Sweden’s King Gustavus Adolphus was killed during the Thirty Years' War. As always, the Holiday season has come and gone to way too fast. This Christmas we opted to skip the international travel and explore our own backyard (perhaps a recession indicator). What’s better than a ski trip to the Alps? You guessed it - Lutsen, Minnesota, or as some call it, The North Shore. Just one hour South of Canada, Lutsen...]]></description><link>https://www.strayandsavor.com/post/how-to-spend-a-weekend-in-lutsen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7b40e04396343aaf71dc53</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:38:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034dbd_550a58734b51498684b772de6cf26082~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_554,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>strayandsavor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laissez Les Bon Temps Roller: Our review of New Orleans]]></title><description><![CDATA[“New Orleans is a city with a soul, a city where you feel the pulse of life in every beat of jazz.” – Ray Charles Beignet at Cafe du Monde We recently went to New Orleans to celebrate Toria’s bachelorette and what a fantastic time it was. The city is so incredibly unique and festive it was a great pick to celebrate. While we didn’t find Shia LaBoeuf we did have a great time. If you’re planning a trip to Nola here are our suggestions. French Quarter, New Orleans Food Cafe du Monde (Riverwalk)...]]></description><link>https://www.strayandsavor.com/post/laissez-les-bon-temps-roller-our-review-of-new-orleans</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7b34dd1caeda166b870561</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:52:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034dbd_6a27c343070e42afbfe41dc598513962~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_481,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>strayandsavor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[8-Step Guide to Making the Perfect Matcha Latte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nothing better than a homemade matcha latte What you'll need Matcha powder Whisk Bowl Milk Ice (optional) Sweetener (optional) Steps Heating water to ~110 degrees (Fahrenheit) Add sweetener to cup and top with ice Add milk of choice to cup Sift 1 scoop of matcha powder into bowl Add splash of hot water and swirl to warm bowl Add 2 ozs of water to matcha powder Take whish and move in "W" or M" motion until frothy Pour matcha mixture over milk]]></description><link>https://www.strayandsavor.com/post/8-step-guide-to-making-the-perfect-matcha-latte</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7aa371bb2b410376bb057d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:47:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/034dbd_a56bfd24006046d18dd4267c3da0ec58/480p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>strayandsavor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stray and Savor Takes Scotland: our travel guide ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is an overview of everything we got up to during our trip. ]]></description><link>https://www.strayandsavor.com/post/stray-and-savor-takes-scotland</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a7e082ea6eb4d2c720dab</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:58:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034dbd_8029837ec60042219584b77435a97db4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_343,h_234,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>strayandsavor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Guide to the Alps with a Swiss Twist: Chamonix and Zurich]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fun ski trip to the Alps and beyond. ]]></description><link>https://www.strayandsavor.com/post/our-guide-to-the-alps-with-a-swiss-twist-chamonix-and-zurich</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a6485feb46c460532ae76</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:10:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034dbd_6fe37422453e405bb3acc6eedb383a00~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_674,h_384,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>strayandsavor</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to spend 3 perfect days in Cagliari, Sardinia]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Italian Island is a must visit!]]></description><link>https://www.strayandsavor.com/post/how-to-spend-3-perfect-days-in-cagliari-sardinia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a3a50ecb2cb929ff7776a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:58:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/034dbd_90e726d275a3424a81629b9bc8531877~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_481,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>strayandsavor</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>