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Cucina del Capitano: The Captain’s Kitchen on Carnival Magic

by admin on November 17, 2011

in Carnival Cruise Lines, Foodie, Travel

Cucina del Capitano –the Captain’s Kitchen—is just one of Carnival’s new concepts found only on Carnival Magic. This specialty restaurant pays tribute to the cruise line’s rich Italian heritage by serving family-style favorites, with many of the recipes inspired by the Captains’ childhoods in Italy. Even though portions are large enough to be shared, everyone [...]

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My Favorite Spot on Carnival Magic: RedFrog Pub

by admin on November 15, 2011

in Carnival Cruise Lines, Foodie, Travel

I’ve only been on the Carnival Magic for 2 days, and I already know my favorite spot on the ship: RedFrog Pub. What I love about the RedFrog Pub is that it feels like a local watering hole, with an easy-breezy Caribbean vibe. If you didn’t know any better, you wouldn’t believe you were on [...]

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Red Lentil & Butternut Squash Curry Soup {Recipe}

by admin on November 10, 2011

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I have been on a fresh vegetable kick lately since I discovered I could buy organic produce at the farmers market for less than conventional at our local grocery store. I’ve made it my mission to make a trip downtown (every Saturday) to pick up a basket of fruit and vegetables and plan a week’s [...]

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Caramel Apple Pork Chops {Recipe}

by admin on October 27, 2011

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As promised, I’m back with my second dish from the Sam’s Club Simply Delicious Meal Challenge. To bring you up to speed, the challenge was to shop at Sam’s Club for a common ingredient– in my case, Honeycrisp apples– and use it to create a simply delicious dinner and dessert. Earlier this week I made [...]

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Sam’s Club Simply Delicious Meal: Mini Apple Dumplings

by admin on October 24, 2011

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If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile, you know how much I love Sam’s Club. Even though we are a small family, I still find convenience in buying in bulk and I just can’t beat the prices on many of their fresh foods, like fruits and vegetables. Sam’s Club recently invited me to participate [...]

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Halloween Mummy Hot Dogs {Recipe}

by admin on October 22, 2011

in Foodie

I’ve been saying for years that I am going to make Mummy Hot Dogs in time for Halloween. The recipe, using Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, has been floating around the internet forever. I’m not even sure it should be called a recipe as it’s more of an assembly– all you need is three basic ingredients to [...]

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Disney Halloween Recipes: Jack Skellington Cupcakes, Pirate’s Skull Cookies & Mickey Mummy Cupcakes

by admin on October 18, 2011

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My family loves Halloween and Disney, so it should be no surprise that we get giddy about Disney themed Halloween Treats. When we visit the Magic Kingdom in October, we always have to make a stop at the Confectionery to gaze into the glass case filled with specialty caramel apples and cupcakes. This year I [...]

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Waldorf Astoria Orlando: Food & Wine Weekends Chocolate Shop

by admin on October 18, 2011

in Foodie, Orlando, Travel

Every Friday and Saturday evening in October, visitors and guests of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando are in for a special treat. Just for Food & Wine Weekends from 5-7 p.m., the Waldorf Astoria bridal boutique is transformed into a luxury chocolate shop. My husband and I took a peek at the Waldorf Astoria Chocolate Shop [...]

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