Memorable Meals Archives < the cook & the writer

A Special Dinner at The Pie Safe Bakery & Kitchen

2025-09-08 by Mike

We visited Deary, Idaho twice recently, both times to enjoy a meal at The Pie Safe Bakery & Kitchen. One was good, the other was memorable.

2023-05-272023-05-26 by Mike

We enjoyed a memorable meal at Tayybeh, our new favorite restaurant in Lisbon.

2023-05-142023-02-03 by Mike

A young soldier prepares breakfast in Vietnam.

2022-10-292022-09-30 by Mike

Our friend Kirsten shares a story about a memorable meal she and her future husband had in Estoril 45 years ago. What a memory!

2022-09-10 by Mike

We ate like counts and countesses in an 18th century palace in Lisbon.

2023-05-142022-09-02 by Mike

When food, service, and ambience come together with the right companions, a meal out can be something more than just dinner.

2022-10-292022-07-22 by Mike

We had our first taste of sardinhas with our new friend Victor.

2022-07-092022-07-08 by Mike

The first Foodtopia festival in Lisbon was a big success.

2022-10-292022-06-17 by Mike

We wanted a nice meal for a special celebration. This restaurant was a great find.

2024-02-222022-05-07 by Mike

We came, we saw, and of course, we ate!