Category Archives: Eating on the Road

Under the Tuscan Sun: Part II

After our adventures visiting beekeepers, a family-owned terracotta company and the Bellavista Restaurant in Impruneta, we were taken by our new friend, Tommaso Beccuci, of Capturing Tuscany Tours to visit a few more of his favorite spots in Tuscany. Below … Continue reading

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Under the Tuscan Sun: Part 1

Good friends, lazy days at the beach, and just slowing down for the first time in years were making me want to plant myself in Italy just a little while longer. My daughter felt the same way. I had, however, … Continue reading

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Enjoy Five Great Summer Nights in New York City for $1.00 to $5.00

Locals in New York have a great grasp on what’s fun, tasty AND affordable. Whether you’re looking for exercise, food or a lazy evening along the river, this article will give you the inside scoop on what to do while … Continue reading

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Peruvian Independence Day: Viva la Peru!!

Going it alone in New York would be a lot tougher as a single mother if I didn’t have the love and support of such great friends also living in the city. One of my friends, “B”, introduced me to … Continue reading

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My kid, the food critic!

My kid has written the third blog post on her blog, Brooklyn Girl On the Go. As usual, I’m impressed by her writing and love that she’s taken time to write about kim chee, her favorite food ever. Who knows, … Continue reading

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Eating on a dime (or around $2) in Bushwick

Eating in New York is no joke. With dozens upon dozens of ethnic groups living in the city, it stands to reason that there are just as many types of cuisine. Here in Bushwick, surrounded by African Americans, foreign-born black … Continue reading

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A trip to Spa Castle

Recently I wrote a post about my favorite ways to beat the summer heat right here in steamy New York. One of my top choices was Spa Castle. I wrote: I asked the kid what she would like to do for … Continue reading

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The Top Ten Healthiest Ways to Eat Garbage in the U.S.A

As I plan a trip around the world, it occurs to me that I haven’t completely explored the great grub in my own country. I tend to eat a lot of foreign fare for both taste and health. In fact, … Continue reading

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