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A Sunday well spent brings a week of content…so I just love to spend my weekends brunching. It’s truly my favorite meal. Plus, exploring the cuisine of any new city is such an amazing way to get to know the local culture + flavor. On a recent trip to Houston, Texas, I obviously had to try out some breakfast hot spots. Here are my 3…
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Right smack in the middle of the United States is an amazing Chef, Nick Strawhecker. In 2009, Chef opened Dante in West Omaha which featured a delicious Italian hyper-seasonal and farm-to-table dining experience. In 2017, Chef saw a need for fast-fine dining in Omaha and opened his second restaurant, Dante Pizzeria Napoletana. Chef’s new restaurant holds to the same standards as his original Dante, but brings…
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I recently spent some time escaping the winter in Palm Desert and came across a new favorite restaurant, Wilma & Frienda. While the focus is on comfort food with a twist – favorite childhood dishes with a grownup angle to them, they are really known for their pastries. And evidently, best known for their Key Lime Tart which I am happy to share with you….
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In order to survive the cold midwest winters, most of us get out of dodge at some point and head for the sun. Since my husband and I love the desert, we often land in Palm Desert and rent a house with my sister-in-law. We mainly do five things during our time there; eat, sleep, walk/hike, shop, and swim. This year was no different, except…
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I recently had the pleasure to dine at Baird’s on B Bar & Grill in Lake Oswego, Oregon. We had a wonderful experience and were most fortunate to obtain a recipe from Chef Sal Campagna. It is for their Warm Spinach Salad, just one of the dishes they are well-known for. If you make it, you’ll see exactly why! Baird’s on B Warm Spinach Salad…
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The beautiful city of Lake Oswego, Oregon sits about 10 miles south and a bit east of downtown Portland. It is centered around a lake of the same name and is bordered by the Willamette River. Oswego is an Indian word meaning “pouring out place” and the views from most anywhere in the area include water and the beautiful fir trees of the Pacific Northwest….
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Nothing speaks higher to your values than where you choose to spend your money. One place that reflects a number of values I hold dear is Lulu’s Local Eatery in South City St. Louis. They focus on sustainability by utilizing compostable materials, minimizing waste, and sourcing food from local farmers. Both a food truck and restaurant, Lulu’s serves fresh eats with local and organic ingredients…
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We’re headed to Ironman 70.3 Miami next week to finish out the year. Have to get in one last race, you know. It will be the first time at this race and my first time to Miami in about 30 years. Luckily, we have friends who have done the race several times and another friend who actually lives there and owns a restaurant. So, we’re…
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I am one of those restaurant goers who likes to find something different, out of the way, not the usual fare. In order to find these “pearls” when traveling, I rely on various sources; locals who are willing to share their favorite eateries, hotel concierges, newspapers, internet (of course), and family members. On a recent trip to Portland, Oregon to visit family, my dear sister-in-law…
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Last week, my husband and I headed to Maui, Hawaii for the sole purpose of checking out the island cuisine. With an amazing variety of food on the island, we wanted to find and enjoy the pearls. But, not just any pearls. We wanted those out of the way places not on the tour maps and full of local flavor. Happily, we found Kula Bistro….
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We were in Chattanooga, Tennessee in May for Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga. It was a first time visit to the city for both of us. Admittedly, it was never on our wish list of cities to visit, but it should have been. Whether visiting for the first time or racing in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships, the city won’t disappoint. From tons of indoor and outdoor activities…
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My husband and I love the Santa Barbara area, especially Montecito. So much so that we almost bought a house there a few years back. While that didn’t happen, we still try to get there for a little escape whenever we can. And, when we do, our favorite things to do are shopping, eating, and wine tasting. This past visit, we were lucky to get…
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