Yeah, yeah, I know this is a food blog. But you know what? My whole life doesn’t revolve around food. I know that’s shocking! Sometimes I have thoughts that don’t really fit in with the rest of the blog. Here is where they will reside.
Travel: Juneau, Alaska: Mount Roberts Tramway
In June 2019, I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit Alaska to represent one of my clients at the International Food Blogger Conference.…
Travel: Juneau, Alaska: Whale Watch or Tracy Arm Fjord Cruise?
In June 2019, I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit Alaska to represent one of my clients at the International Food Blogger Conference.…
5 Ways to Make The Most of Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park is a blend of amusement park, wildlife preserve, educational experience, and musical theatre--all with the magical…
5 Tips for Your Best Day Ever at Disney’s Epcot
I can think of few more easily recognized icons in pop culture than Spaceship Earth at Disney's Epcot. Whether you call it the giant golf ball or its…
Travel: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort 2018
When we visited Walt Disney World in 2015, it was for the Food Blog Forum conference. Our conference included a stay at Disney's Grand Floridian…
Travel: Carnival Elation Cruise and The Bahamas
Today's bit of fluff falling from the sky made me think back upon my Carnival cruise two years ago...and how I somehow never wrote about it. You're…
Travel: Luxury and Adventure Await at Gateway Canyons Resort {Part 2}
Disclosure: while my travel and accommodations were provided by Gateway Canyons Resort, free of charge, all opinions remain my own. Thank you for…
Travel: Luxury and Adventure Await at Gateway Canyons Resort! {Part 1}
Disclosure: while my travel and accommodations were provided by Gateway Canyons Resort, free of charge, all opinions remain my own. Thank you for…
What’s Happenin’, Hot Stuff?
Just days away from my birthday--and with the celebration already in full swing--it doesn't seem all that crazy to borrow a Long Duck Dong gem from…
Eating Connecticut: The Mobile Pub
My Eating Connecticut pieces typically involve restaurants, special events, and food trucks around the state where I've sampled the menu and decided…
Eating Connecticut: AmandaBakes
It started with a text... I was in the middle of shooting photos for a client and knew I had made plans to leave the house. But the weekend…
Jalapeño Moscow Mule & Avery Island, Louisiana
Disclosure: I developed this recipe for Jalapeño Moscow Mule in partnership with TABASCO, who compensated me for this post. All opinions remain my…
Bee Sting: Tipsy Tuesday
Search the internet and you'll find a variety of cocktails that go by the name Bee Sting. Some contain gin. Others rely on Scotch. I've even found…
Travel: MV Wine Fest
Disclosure: While my hotel accommodations and travel activities were provided for me, free of charge, by Vineyard Square Hotel, the Martha's Vineyard…
Travel: Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
Disclosure: While my hotel accommodations and travel activities were provided for me, free of charge, by Vineyard Square Hotel, the Martha's Vineyard…
Connecticut: Tall Tales at Saybrook Point Inn & Spa
Disclosure: I was invited by Saybrook Point Inn & Spa to spend a night in their new Tall Tales guest house and check out their facilities. While…
Travel: Barceló Maya Beach Resort, Mexico
Disclosure: I won a 3-night stay at Barceló Maya Beach Resort during a Riviera Maya-themed Twitter chat hosted by Expedia in May 2015. I was under…
Travel: Island Adventures Whale Watching, Anacortes, WA
Even though I built you up for my trip to Portland and Seattle last month for the International Food Bloggers Conference, I left you hanging with the…
Travel: New York Renaissance Faire 2015
Yesterday, I made a snap decision at 11AM that we should attend the New York Renaissance Faire. Normally, I'd plan this sort of thing ahead, but the…
Travel Transformations
I have a creepy confession to make: at the beginning of this year, when I was busy not making resolutions, but thinking about what I wanted for the…
Travel: A Long Weekend in Mexico City
Disclosure: I traveled to The St. Regis Mexico City on behalf of The Daily Meal. My travel and accommodations were sponsored by The St. Regis Mexico…
Slow Down Saturday: Laurel Ridge Daffodils
There's a place near my house where people flock every spring for the photo opps. Like a reverse leaf peeping season, there exists a very small…
Slow Down Saturday: Central Park
It's been a really long time since I've written a Slow Down Saturday post, but I've realized that this is becoming more of my life these…
Travel: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
For someone who has no memory of visiting Walt Disney World before (having visited at the tender age of 3), starting out at the Grand Floridian…
5 Things You Should Pack for Disney, But Probably Won’t Think Of
The internet is full of packing lists for your Walt Disney World trip, and they can be quite inclusive. Overwhelming, too. I mostly used a common…
Food Blog Forum Orlando 2015
Three years ago, I recall seeing some tweets about Food Blog Forum from attendees. It stuck in my mind that they were hosted in Disney World, but it…
5 Things I Would Do Differently Next Time I Visit Disney World
The sparkle hasn't worn off my recent Walt Disney World trip yet, but I'm already thinking of how I would do things differently. Learn from my…
2014: The Year of Travel for Poet in the Pantry
Ever since I was little, I wanted to travel. Exploring the world on my own terms to discover its hidden secrets. Having a personal experience with…
My Sabra Hummus Tour #sabratastemakers
Disclosure: As a Sabra Tastemaker, I was compensated for this post. All opinions remain my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make…
Travel: South Beach Food Tour through Miami Culinary Tours
Disclosure: I was given a complimentary South Beach Food Tour in exchange for this post. All opinions and photos remain my own. Thank you for…
5 Tips for Attending a Blogging Conference
People go to blogging conferences for a multitude of reasons. Whether you intend to spend your time focusing on SEO or increasing your Facebook…
Jones Dairy Farm Event at the CIA: Day 2
Disclosure: Jones Dairy Farm sponsored this event. No other compensation was received for this post. All opinions and photos remain my…
Jones Dairy Farm Event at the CIA: Day 1
Disclosure: Jones Dairy Farm sponsored this event. No other compensation was received for this post. All opinions and photos remain my own. I…
Travel: Big Summer Potluck 4: A Treat and Retreat
As you already know, I attended Big Summer Potluck in Bucks County, Pennsylvania last weekend. I've been trying to gather my thoughts so I could…
Travel: The Kitchen Tour of A Lifetime
Have you ever wondered about the origins of the recipes you find flipping through magazines or browsing your favorite websites? How do they think of…
I Love NYC…And My Husband
There are certain advantages to being in Northwest Connecticut. Like being able to enjoy a balance of rural and suburban life in my commute to work…
Travel: An Afternoon with Australia: Food, Wine, and Fun
It's not every day that I get to hop on a train to the City and feast on international cuisine. Yet I was given just that opportunity on Tuesday,…
Travel: Crossing State Lines for Donuts – Mrs. Murphy’s Donuts
Most Mondays around here are full of drudgery. Catching up on the housework that I let slack over the weekend while spending time with my family.…
Travel: New York, Part 2
On Friday, April 22nd, the kids and I returned to New York City. Clearly, I am a glutton for punishment. Not only did I have my two in tow, who are…
Travel: NYC Bakery Tour 2011
Continuing on... So, with the cookies from CookieBar safely tucked into my son's backpack (minus two)--between the snow boots he snuck into the pack…
Travel: CookieBar and NYC
Fridays are usually a little crazy between the kids' schedules for preschool and Kindergarten plus all the errands I usually run. Instead of the…
New York, New York
I have a love-hate relationship with New York. Love the idea of it, hate navigating it. Being of a limited budget, I try to make the most of my…