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Eats: Philly, home of one of world’s best desserts
You’ve just gotta trust me on this. Because I know dessert. Especially the frozen kind. I’ve been taste-testing ice cream and sorbet ever since I was old enough to buy something from the Good Humor man. I’ve had encounters with Ben … Continue reading
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Tagged best desserts, chocolate sorbet, food, Philadelphia, Reading Market, travel, Zsa's ice cream
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Schlepping 3,000 miles for a banana leaf and burned rice
Who would fly 3,000 miles for dinner? With a drink that tastes like burned rice? And a dressed-up banana leaf for dessert? I would. And did a while back. It’s what they eat in Madagascar, that island nation off Africa, better known as … Continue reading
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Tagged dinner parties, food, international cuisine, Madagascar, Oregon, Portland, United Nations
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Eats: What you’ve just gotta try if you’re in Pittsburgh area
It’s a combo you may not find anywhere else. A mountain of fries, coleslaw and whatever else you want piled between two slabs of Italian bread. It’s what made a Pittsburgh eatery known as Primanti Bros famous. Everyone in Pittsburgh … Continue reading
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Tagged baseball, food, Mets, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pirates, Primanti's, sandwiches, travel, wild card game, World Series, York Pennsylvania
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Eats: What do you serve a pope? Menus included
Of all the Pope Francis stories, this one (and the one about all the souvenir schlock) caught my eye. No surprise; food involved. With pretty straightforward menus even the flock can prepare, if you care to do some digging for the … Continue reading
12 reasons to love Seattle (besides the Seahawks)
Think Seattle and you think: Seahawks. Space Needle. Microsoft. Awful weather. Done. That’s what I thought. Then I discovered the Pacific Northwest’s “Emerald City” has loads of sparkle. Just back from visiting and entertaining the idea of buying a little … Continue reading
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Tagged Adele, Bruno Mars, food, Jeff Bezos, Philly cheesesteaks, Pike Place Market, Richard Sherman, Seahawks, Seattle, Sleepless in Seattle, Starbucks, travel
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Let’s Paws: A Very Dachshund Thanksgiving
Wanted to take time on this Sunday before Turkey Day to stop with my Asia escapades for the moment and talk what I think are some cool Thanksgiving dishes. (Read on, vegetarians; there’s one for you.) Sending it out now … Continue reading
Posted in Eats, Let's Paws: I break for critters
Tagged Dachshunds, dog coats, food, Noodle and Friends, North Carolina, old dogs, Pets, soul food, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving recipes
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Eastern & Oriental Express: It’s a tough life
Last I mentioned the Eastern & Oriental Express, I was just about to board the train. And worried that my darling little pillbox hat would be on the ground in a crumpled heap before I ever made it to my … Continue reading
