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Well equipped kitchen article forgot an item  ~ Cutlery Box

Well equipped kitchen article forgot an item ~ Cutlery Box

Alot can be told about what we have in our kitchen. I have read magazine articles about the “well equipped kitchen” and all the utensils that are needed to be well equipped. WELL!. In my kitchen my Mum has a cutlery box housing her best […]

Restaurant Review ~ breakfast pancakes @…

Restaurant Review ~ breakfast pancakes @…

The most important meal of the day is breakfast. My second favorite breakfast- right behind Eggy Bread ( made with a baguette and hole cut out of the center for the egg and toasted until the egg is medium ) .. are pancakes. Pancakes at […]

Slow Food Nation

Slow Food Nation

Slow Food Nation returns to Denver Colorado at Larimer Square this weekend 2019-07-20.

Slow Food nation is a “global grass roots organization with its mission statement – to inspire individuals through food that is good, clean and fair for all”. What does this mean? Who are the participants? I am glad you asked.

Stay tuned.

Sweet of the week ~ Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

Sweet of the week ~ Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes made from scratch are inspired by Uncle Mark’s wedding and Martha S. The frosting is easy white butter cream frosting. I have added Chocolate Jimmies (never enough chocolate). I had to correct for high altitude and instead of sour cream – plain […]

Restaurant Review ~       House of Blues, Orlando

Restaurant Review ~ House of Blues, Orlando

Heat of the day in Orlando lead us to the House of Blues. Samplings of southern inspired cuisine. Service at the house of Blues with Missy is efficient and friendly. The thought of BBQ during the heat of the day ~ even thought that is […]

Pizza Friday Tomato Mozzarella at the Swan Hotel’s L Mulino

Pizza Friday Tomato Mozzarella at the Swan Hotel’s L Mulino

Hot , tasty during a lighting storm, the crust held up to the sauce. The Caesar Salad from Fuel is the perfect veggie accompaniment.

Travel Eats  Swan Hotel’s           ~ L Mulino Trattoria

Travel Eats Swan Hotel’s ~ L Mulino Trattoria

The first Travel evening in Orlando Florida. Tonight we dine at L Mulino. Classic Italian, impeccable service. the treasure was the classic starter of eggplant caponata and salami.

Sweet of the Week                        Disney Park  ~ Aloha Isle Dole Pineapple Float

Sweet of the Week Disney Park ~ Aloha Isle Dole Pineapple Float

My Goodness. Day 2 of Hot. the Heat beater today at the Disney park is Dole Pineapple Float. It takes me back to Oahu and the Dole Pineapple plant. Delicious

Tortuga Tavern

Tortuga Tavern

Lunch time in Disney World lead us to Tortuga Tavern. The tavern has shredded tasty beef reasonably priced and they placed it on everything from brisket and chips (sand which), Ropa Vieja … to my hot dog brisket. Rated 5 out of 5.

Sweet of the Day ~ Beaches and Cream

Sweet of the Day ~ Beaches and Cream

Beaches and Cream is the first stop at Orlando in Florida Board Walk. The first stop at the board walk is Beaches and Cream. In Orlando it is Hot, Hot , Hot. the solution to the Florida heat in July is lunch at Beaches in […]