Making Meals Memorable: The Easter Bunny is Coming!

Here in Illinois, it doesn’t feel like Easter is coming any time soon.  It has snowed every day for the past week, and we have almost a foot of the white stuff on the ground.  When school was cancelled for Continue reading Making Meals Memorable: The Easter Bunny is Coming!

The Lobster Hut – Plymouth, Massachusetts

The Lobster Hut 25 Town Wharf Plymouth, MA  02360 1-508-746-2270 http://www.lobsterhutplymouth.com There is a food phenomena in New England seaside towns generically known as a “clam shack”.  Typically these are not much more than a small shack-like building.  Some have Continue reading The Lobster Hut – Plymouth, Massachusetts

The Ravenous Pig – Winter Park, Florida

The Ravenous Pig 1234 Orange Ave Winter Park, FL 32789 (407) 628-2333 www.theravenouspig.com We recently had the opportunity to interview Chef Tyler Simmons of Il Mulino at the Walt Disney World Swan. During our interview, we asked Chef Tyler what Continue reading The Ravenous Pig – Winter Park, Florida

Daniel Webster Inn – Sandwich, Massachusetts

Daniel Webster Inn 149 Main Street, Sandwich, MA 02563 (800) 444-3566 | (508) 888-3622 http://www.danlwebsterinn.com   Picture an old but elegant New England Inn dating from the 1700’s.  Picture Daniel Webster spending time in the summer on Cape Cod.  Picture Continue reading Daniel Webster Inn – Sandwich, Massachusetts

Philadelphia Chocolate

Every city has great food.  Some are in the form of restaurants and some are in the form of regional foods.  Part of what makes travel exciting is either discovering these new foods from local and specialty food producers or Continue reading Philadelphia Chocolate

Home Cooking: Sunday Dinner

I get my Italian from my father’s side. Despite the fact that my last name is Smith, this is a true statement. Dad’s mom and her roughly 4,000 brothers and sisters were born in Sicily, and made their way to Continue reading Home Cooking: Sunday Dinner

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Allure of the Seas – 150 Central Park

We were recently aboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCCL) cruise ship The Allure of the Seas and if you’re frequent reader of the posts on this site, you have read of some of our dining experiences. I’m going to tell you Continue reading Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Allure of the Seas – 150 Central Park

Making Meals Memorable: Valentine’s Day Themed Meals

Nothing Says “I Love You” Like a Valentine’s-Themed Meal! The Valentine’s merchandise has been out in the stores since at least the day after Christmas.  My kids are starting to plan what Valentines they will pass out at school.  I’m Continue reading Making Meals Memorable: Valentine’s Day Themed Meals

A Day in Boston Part 1 – Faneuil Hall Marketplace / Quincy Market

  Faneuil Hall 4 South Market Building Boston, Massachusetts 02109 (617) 523-1300   If you were to ask me where my favorite city is I would have to admit that my first love is Boston, MA. I honestly can’t tell Continue reading A Day in Boston Part 1 – Faneuil Hall Marketplace / Quincy Market

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Allure of the Seas – Chops Grille

Chops Grille is the signature steakhouse restaurant on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) Allure of the Seas.  It’s also on several other ships including the Oasis of the Seas and the Freedom Class Ships (Freedom of the Seas, Libertyof the Continue reading Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Allure of the Seas – Chops Grille