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Lost and Found

2023-05-142022-03-26 by Mike
Mary's scarf tied to a post

The things we lose have a way of finding us again.

Categories General, Portugal Tags Cascais 22 Comments

A Serious Note

2024-01-112021-12-18 by Mike

In a world where we celebrate food, no one should go hungry.

Categories General 3 Comments

A Farm Dog Moves To The City

2023-08-172021-10-23 by Mike
Sox on the farm in Indiana, sitting underneath our tractor.

Our old dog is learning some new tricks.

Categories General Tags Porto 22 Comments

Can You Fly With Live Things in Your Suitcase?

2021-06-30 by Mary
Kermit the Frog in a suitcase

We didn’t think we were smugglers.

Categories General, Portugal, Travel 15 Comments

The Day Before Thanksgiving

2019-11-272019-11-26 by Mike
A cornucopia, signifying the bounty celebrated at Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Day can be a time of great enjoyment and also great stress. Here is some information to help with both.

Categories General, Memorable Meals 1 Comment

Postcards from Italy – The Cathedral at Monreale

2022-10-292019-10-28 by Mike
The Catherdral in Monreale, Sicily

On our first full day in Sicily we visited the Cathedral in Monreale, a UNESCO heritage site that reflects the rich cultural history of Sicily.

Categories General, Travel Tags Italy, Sicily

Postcards from Italy – Our First Day in Sicily

2022-10-292019-10-17 by Mike
The view from our hotel balcony in Bagheria, Sicily.

We traveled from Rome to Palermo to join a food and wine tour in Sicily.

Categories Food, General, Memorable Meals, Travel Tags Italy, Sicily 2 Comments

Postcards from Italy – Espresso and Two Last Stops

2022-10-292019-10-15 by Mike
Postcards on sale in Rome

On our last afternoon in Rome, we visited a well-known espresso shop, then returned to the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.

Categories Food, General, Travel Tags Italy, Rome

Postcards from Italy – Artichokes and an Unexpected History Lesson

2022-10-292019-10-13 by Mike
Artichokes on display at Hostaria Da Giggato in Rome, Italy.

While in Rome, we visited the Jewish Ghetto in search of fried artichokes. We found them, and a history lesson, too.

Categories Food, General, Memorable Meals, Travel Tags Italy, Rome

Postcards from Italy – The Roman Food Tour

2022-10-292019-10-08 by Mike

We spent an enjoyable evening sampling a variety of food and wine in the Prati neighborhood of Rome.

Categories Food, General, Memorable Meals, Travel Tags Italy, Rome 2 Comments
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