OK…I admit it. I hate to shop. So when we decided to take the plunge and purchase a granite countertop and bar for our kitchen, I knew it would take more than a few minutes (and a few miles) to track down that perfect slab…the one that would remind me of the sandy beaches near […]
The Venice of America
Fort Lauderdale is also known as “The Venice Of America”, since there are more canals running through our winter home than there are in Venice, Italy! I took these pictures as we crossed the drawbridge on a walk to the beach…about an eight minute stroll… This is the main channel of the Intracoastal Waterway. (It’s […]
Davinci’s Pizza – Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Many of you will remember my post from last summer when we hosted an outdoor grilling party, and one of the popular items I served was a huge platter of homemade garlic rolls. (Recipe already posted on my blog.) I have watched the pizza guys at Davinci’s Pizza in Fort Lauderdale make and serve them […]
The New York Diner – Valrico, Florida
If you’ve ever wondered where your wintertime fruits and vegetables can grow and thrive during a frigid cold spell like our country is experiencing right now…Just head SE out of Tampa on Florida Highway 60. Your eyes will be opened, and you’ll have a new appreciation for the back-breaking work it takes to get those […]
Outback Bowl – Tampa, Florida
The Outback Bowl… OK…It Rained…LOTS… WE LOST. We’re over it ALREADY.We’re looking on the BRIGHT side of this trip, as we try to do with ALL of our travels. We’ve had a GREAT time meeting awesome people. Hawk fans…LSU Fans, and Tampa “Locals”. The food has been delicious…even the hot dog at the game! Our […]
Ybor City – Tampa, Florida
Before we took the short drive from our hotel to Ybor (EEE-Bore) City , I had no idea what to expect. In my PREVIOUS life as a cruise specialist and tour guide, I took pride in doing my homework and knowing much about a destination before traveling there. But now that Fred and I have the […]
Mom’s Place – Tampa, Florida
If a restaurant has the audacity to call itself MOM’S PLACE…It had better be GOOD…especially considering the food MY Mom cooked. And this place was good. From the friendly greeting at the door, to our waitress who referred to all her customers as Honey and Baby Doll. This place is a blast from the […]
Frank’s Family Restaurant – Hernando, Florida
Let me ask you a question…Would you rather be here… Or HERE?? I think you can guess which one we picked. And this morning was another time of exploring the OLD Florida that is disappearing more and more every year. After leaving our hotel in Ocala, we drove this […]