Theme parks in Ireland offer some of the biggest thrills in Europe. If you're not in the right place at the right time, you may miss its traveling Funderland theme park completely. But don't fret! There are plenty of other parks to entertain adults, kids and everyone in between. As...

Theme parks in Scotland offer rides aplenty. The country has nearly every amusement park ride imaginable so children, their parents and everyone in between will find something to ride and remember. As part of a Huffington Post Travel series on family-fun parks, here is our guide to all...

Water parks in Alaska range from a traditional park with slides and pools to an outdoor experience that is completely Alaskan. Whether you're looking for fast-paced thrills or outdoor beauty on the open seas, there's a park experience for you here. As part of a Huffington Post Travel...

Amusement parks in South Dakota reflect the Black Hills region. From animals and natural landscapes to kid-friendly amusements, there's something for every member of the family to enjoy and remember about their time here. As part of a Huffington Post Travel series on family-fun parks, here is our...

Amusement parks in New Mexico offer plenty of options for even the most jaded park-goers, including one of the top 25 wooden roller coasters in the world. But even if coasters aren't your thing, you'll still find plenty to keep yourself entertained in the Land of Enchantment. As part of...

Amusement parks in Utah offer plenty of traditional fare as well as bona fide outdoor amusements -- as in, on mountaintops. Whether you're simply looking for a thrill or want to drink in some scenery, any one of Utah's parks has precisely what you're after. As part of a

Amusement parks in Montana are hard to come by, but that doesn't mean entertainment is impossible to find. Nature and history buffs alike will enjoy all the local parks Big Sky Country has to offer. And, if you're dead-set on roller coasters, there are plenty of more traditional...

Amusement parks in Louisiana took a hit with the loss of Six Flags New Orleans, which was closed prior to Hurricane Katrina and never reopened. Plans for the abandoned park remain uncertain. However, the state still has plenty of other parks, including amusement, water and a kid-friendly one with a...

Amusement parks in Mississippi offer exciting rides for thrill-seekers and fun rides for families and young children. As part of a Huffington Post Travel series on family-fun parks, here is our guide to all the key information visitors need to know about Mississippi amusement parks.

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Amusement parks in London offer adventure for every member of your family. They have some of the most thrilling rides in all of Europe as well as animal encounters and plenty of kid-friendly features. As part of a Huffington Post Travel series on family-fun parks, here is our...

Amusement parks in Alaska offer more than parks in other parts of the country simply because of their location. They reflect the history of the state as well as its unique landscape, wildlife and weather. As part of a Huffington Post Travel series on family-fun parks, here is...

Family vacations in South Dakota can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pretrip homework. To make planning easier, we've done all the preparation. As part of a Huffington Post Travel series on traveling with children, here are recommended attractions for those planning South...

Pumpkin cheesecake is one of my favorites, so I saved it for last. I make it every year and it seemed like the ultimate vegan challenge with a dairy product right there in the name.

First, I had to research if it was even possible to make vegan cream cheese...but...

With as much as I bake throughout the year, I do not typically make a lot of cookies for the holidays. Sure, I'll pull together a pumpkin cheesecake for an office potluck or whip up a chocolate pecan tart for a friend's end-of-the-year get-together, but I am generally immune to...

One of my favorite desserts for the holidays is a chocolate and coconut pecan tart.

I found it on Epicurious a few Christmases ago and was intrigued because it was described as "pecan pie (dressed) up for the holidays." I tried it...it was a big hit...and the rest...

After reading some of my posts, a friend said he pictured the Benny Hill theme song playing in the background as I bake. I admit it's not a totally outlandish statement. I, however, have always felt a much stronger kinship with Bridget Jones. I realize this makes the...

I like to bake. And even though I've been doing it for awhile and have presumably built up a certain level of expertise, things don't always go as planned. (I once had enough material to compile my greatest hits: Lisa's Top Ten Baking Crises.)

I'm afraid such was the...

Like many things in my life, the story of my college education is somewhat complicated. I started out at UCLA because I was eligible for in-state tuition...but LA wasn't a great fit for me and when I went to England my junior year, I fell in love with the country...

I recently made my first sweet potato pie for a friend's birthday (and also as a subtle nod to Obama's reported declaration that it is his favorite pie).

But I distinctly remember reading somewhere that there's a difference between yams and sweet potatoes and so I was...

The first time I tried my hand at vegan baking, I made a sweet potato pie for a friend's birthday. It was a disaster -- not because of the pie itself, but rather because I was in the midst of preparing for the 2007 APC Crisco National Pie Championships...