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Photo of the Day: Jellyfish

Photo of the Day: Jellyfish

| January 30, 2011 | 7 Comments

Jellyfish at the Georgia Aquarium.

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Photo of the Day: Potato BAM!

Photo of the Day: Potato BAM!

| January 26, 2011 | 24 Comments

Probably the best potatoes I’ve ever had at the wonderful Land Thai Kitchen in Manhattan. They have several locations, and you can’t go wrong with any of them.

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Photo of the Day:  Two Little Red Hens Bakery

Photo of the Day: Two Little Red Hens Bakery

| January 20, 2011 | 17 Comments

Delicious little mini cupcakes from Two Little Red Hens Bakery in NYC.

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Guest/Turkish Baklava

Guest/Turkish Baklava

| January 20, 2011 | 21 Comments

Welcome to our Guest Contributors, Karen and Valerie, of Globetrotter Diaries! These two best friends, intrepid travelers, and wonderful cooks dazzle readers every week with a culinary celebration of a different place around the world. Their photos will make you drool and their stories will inspire you learn more. Thanks, Globetrotter Diaries, we hope to [...]

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TidBit of the Day: Bull City RISING!

TidBit of the Day: Bull City RISING!

| January 10, 2011 | 4 Comments

So on this amazing list of places to see in 2011 (I need to find myself a “patron” who will pay me to travel…I’m happy to do any food reviews in payment….), check out #35. And yes, that IS a famed doughnut muffin from Scratch Bakery at the Durham Farmer’s Market at Durham Central Park.

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TidBit of the Day: Best Cuban

TidBit of the Day: Best Cuban

| January 6, 2011 | 2 Comments

Heading to Tampa, Florida? West Tampa Sandwich Shop: an unassuming place with bars on the windows is home to the best Cuban sandwiches…inexpensive, friendly, awesome.

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Oooo, Baby Baby

Oooo, Baby Baby

| December 13, 2010 | 16 Comments

Personally, I am not the biggest fan of being called “Baby” in a romantic way by a significant other. Don’t get me wrong, I’m affectionate, I can dish it out, but I’d rather be referred to as “Hey, you” or “Sport” or “Woman” (Just kidding. And a note to my significant other, don’t EVER call [...]

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Photo of the Day: Sausalito Dream

Photo of the Day: Sausalito Dream

| December 5, 2010 | 3 Comments

The one. The original Sausalito cookie from Sausalito Cafe & Bakery. So worth the uphill bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge.

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Photo of the Day: Best Baklava. Ever.

Photo of the Day: Best Baklava. Ever.

| November 29, 2010 | 9 Comments

I’ve had my share of baklava. But this, this is the best I’ve ever had. The owner and pastry chef pulled the best from the Middle East, Mediterranean and North Africa to host them at the Sausalito Bakery & Cafe in Sausalito, CA.

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San Diego Beer: A Tribute

San Diego Beer: A Tribute

| November 21, 2010 | 9 Comments

My dear Zomppas, today is my last day to be writing to you from sunny San Diego. Over Thanksgiving break I am moving back to DC with my husband and our menagerie of animals. While we are both very excited to be moving back to the east coast, I wanted to take this opportunity and [...]

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