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Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Last stop on our weekend trip was Carabbas for a birthday meal! A great family place, with good food and drinks! Ambiance/Atmosphere: I have been to several different locations and they have an open kitchen which is great, table and booth seating as well as the bar. The staff were friendly, welcoming and gave speedyContinue reading “Carrabba’s Italian Grill”

Beer Battered Fish Tacos

I made fish tacos not too long ago with a tempura batter. This time around, I used a beer batter and they turned out SOOO much better. They were perfect. Essentially, I followed the same recipe with a few changes. I had cod filets on a paper towel trying to soak up most of theContinue reading “Beer Battered Fish Tacos”

POV Rooftop (Washington, DC)

It was a beautiful night in DC so we thought we would check out a roof top bar next! We found found POV that is on top of The W Hotel, so we thought we would check it out! Ambiance/Atmosphere: Once you enter The W Hotel, make your way to the elevator and select RContinue reading “POV Rooftop (Washington, DC)”

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

I have eaten crock pot mac and cheese many times, but never made myself. I thought I give it a go one night when I knew I wouldn’t want cook dinner after coming home from the gym. (I was right, I did not feel like cooking and was so thankful I used the crock pot!)Continue reading “Crock Pot Mac and Cheese”

PogiBoy (Washinton, DC)

Another weekend trip means new food reviews! First up was Pogiboy in DC. I happened upon this Filipino food stop on Instagram and asked if we can try it when we were in town! So we decided to check it out! Ambiance/Atmosphere: I didn’t know much about this place, other than the delicious looking picturesContinue reading “PogiBoy (Washinton, DC)”

Cheetos Mac and Cheese

My friends – peep this: That’s right Cheetos now has their own boxed mac and cheese. And let me tell you, it literally tasted like Cheetos. And no, not like those nasty street corn Cheetos you may have saw mom and I tasted and reviewed on Instagram. This I would DEFINITELY recommend to all CheetosContinue reading “Cheetos Mac and Cheese”

Minella’s Diner (Wayne, PA)

Does anyone else love breakfast food from a diner?! I don’t know what it is but it’s always delicious, comforting and quick service! We decided to check out Millena’s Diner that is right by down the street. Ambiance/Atmosphere: This cute little diner right off route 30 is set up like most diners. Lots of tables,Continue reading “Minella’s Diner (Wayne, PA)”

The Milkhouse at Oregon Dairy (Lancaster, PA)

It’s late afternoon, Mom and I are not sure if we want lunch or a snack. So we drive around to see what we pass. We decide with ice cream and stop at the Milkhouse at Oregon Dairy. This local family on market has a restaurant and ice cream shop! Basically they can meet allContinue reading “The Milkhouse at Oregon Dairy (Lancaster, PA)”

Surreal Creamery (Bryn Mawr, Pa)

We decided to explore the new surrounding area to see what is close by… but also needed to get ice cream because today is National Ice Cream Day. We stumbled upon Surreal Creamery in Bryn Mawr and I am already dreaming about the next time we can go! Ambiance/Atmosphere: This cute dessert spot features signatureContinue reading “Surreal Creamery (Bryn Mawr, Pa)”

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Wednesday nights were always spaghetti nights with the family, pre covid of course, at my grandparents. Since quarantine I try to continue pasta Wednesdays! This past week, spaghetti with a red sauce and meatballs were on the menu. I took the recipe mom that taught me ( and that grandpa taught her) and used whatContinue reading “Homemade Spaghetti Sauce”