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CDMX: Contramar

January 9, 2019by Franny Leave a comment

I told my partner about how my mother and I would joke about relationships and romance, and how she would tell me that I would know that a boy loved […]

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Mexico, Mexico City, seafood, Travelogue, Vacation

Travelogue: An Umbrian Detour to Lake Trasimeno

January 17, 2013by Franny Leave a comment

We had every intention of waking up early and soaking in a little bit more of Florence before driving into the next part of our vacation in Umbria. But you […]

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Italian, Italy, local eateries, Lunch, Pasta, seafood, seasonal foods, Travel, Travelogue, Vacation

Travelogue: Exploring the Venetian Outer Lagoon {Italy}

November 8, 2012by Franny Leave a comment

For those fortunate enough to spend more than a day in Venice, I highly recommend venturing out into Venice’s outer lagoon. The vibe is entirely different and well worth the […]

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Excursions, Italian, Italy, seafood, Travel, Travelogue, Vacation

Dining: Trattoria Al Gatto Nero | Burano, Venice, Italy

November 7, 2012by Franny 1 Comment

With complete confidence, I can honestly tell you that our lunch at Trattoria Al Gatto Nero da Ruggero was one of the best meals we had on our recent Italian […]

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As Seen on TV, Italian, Italy, local food, Lunch, seafood, Travel, Travelogue, Vacation

Dining: Taverna San Trovaso | Venice,Italy

November 1, 2012by Franny Leave a comment

If there is one thing that you should know about dining in Italy, it’s that booking is essential. Even for lunch. Sure, you can always wander the streets and pop […]

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Italian, Lunch, Pasta, seafood, seasonal foods, Travel, Travelogue, Vacation

In the Kitchen: Spicy Shrimp & Creamy White Grits

September 15, 2012by Franny 1 Comment

There are some days when all you can do is think of a dish that you really want. Those “I gotta have it” days. In my case, I had a […]

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Brunch, Comfort Food, Dinner, recipes, seafood

Dining: Meat & Potatoes | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

September 9, 2012by Franny 1 Comment

I’ve been sitting on this post for about a month now, which is nobody’s fault other than my own. Our dinner at Pittsburgh’s Meat & Potatoes was pretty much my […]

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beer, Cocktails, Comfort Food, Dinner, duck, lamb, local eateries, local food, microbrew, organic, seafood, Travel, Vacation

Travelogue: Spend the day in Morro Bay

July 5, 2012by Franny 1 Comment

Some of my earliest summer memories involve feasting on fish and chips and chasing squirrels and seagulls in the sleepy coastal town of Morro Bay. Having been a Bay Area […]

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coffee, Comfort Food, Dinner, local eateries, local food, Lunch, seafood, Travel, Travelogue, Vacation

In the Kitchen: Shrimp and Chorizo Paella

July 3, 2012by Franny 3 Comments

It all started with William-Sonoma. I remember wandering around the crazy home cook’s wonderland and wondering “do people really need paella pans?” I admit, I was intrigued. In my adult life, […]

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recipes, seafood, Spanish

Dining: El Picoteo | Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

May 13, 2012by Franny Leave a comment

Spanish tapas from El Picoteo were one of the things we splurged on multiple times while on our trip. Located within our amazing hotel (Hotel El Convento), El Picoteo serves […]

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Caribbean, Cocktails, Comfort Food, Desserts, Dinner, seafood, Spanish, tapas, Travel, Vacation

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