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3 Savory, Swamp Chic and Downright Delicious Lunch Destinations In Bayou Country 

January 5, 2019 By Dana Vento 2 Comments

3 Savory, Swamp Chic and Downright Delicious Lunch Destinations In Bayou Country, bayou country, houma, foodie, food tasting, food stops, culinary, 531 LIberty, Castallano's, deli, good eats, fabulous, girlfriend getaway, culinary experiences, pita, potatoes, sweet potatoes, lettuce, vegetarian, meats, wines, dressy, upscale, basic, in town, country, Louisiana, Feed Your Soul, Louisiana Eats, Swamp Chic lunch dates, where to go, what to eat, why to eat there, food pictures of Louisiana, Houma Eats, Travel Writer, Food Writer in Houma, visit, travel, explore more, eat more, all in, clean eating, yummy, locally sourced, shrimp,

My journey began the moment I stepped foot off the plane in Louisiana.  Greeted by my girlfriend Joni, who was bursting with enthusiasm and could not wait to share Houma with me! We got in the car, and headed to Houma, with a short drive of  from the New Orleans airport. ...

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4 Tropical Destinations To Travel To And Leave Winter Behind

December 6, 2018 By Dana Vento Leave a Comment

4 Tropical Destinations To Travel To And Leave Winter Behind, aruba, loreto, bonaire, puerto vallarta

I hate snow. Sure its great if you love to ski, but it gets old fast. The cold bites at my finger tips, and at my ears, it's awful. Slushiness of the snow gets on my nerves and bright white is not easy on the eyes either. ...

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Best Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch in Annapolis Maryland

July 22, 2018 By Dana Vento 2 Comments

Best Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch in Annapolis Maryland, award winning, breakfast, lunch, brunch, cafe, miss shirley's cafe, inner harbor, maryland, baltimore, take out, eat in, patio, dining areas, #shirleyslove, order up, eggs, bacon, hash, grits, stuffed french toast, southern slammer sandwich, libations, lunch, soups, salads, sandwiches, allergen friendly, food allergies, dining with food allergies, cross contamination, peanuts, nuts, honey, latex, vinyl, seafood, latex fruits, latex veggies, vegetables, Bay-O Po' Boy, Veggies, Funky Monkey bread, allergen free dining experience, E. Pratt Street, Heart of Inner Harbor, Benne Seed Honey & Cream, Buttermilk biscuits, Cookies N Cream Stuffed French toast, milk shot, coffee, diners, dining, food, foodies, southern food, restaurant, families, groups, single, dates, early morning, griddle, fresh, upscale, clean, friendly, delicious, food writer, travel writer, destination, traveller, tourism, waffles, vegetarian, clean eating, good eating, big portions, food, culinary, chicken and waffles, stuffed french toast, mango coconut stuffed french toast, family eats, dates, couples, friends, dining out, dining brunch, lunchtime, good eats at breakfast, serving size, fresh, artisan, freshmade, culinary travel, culinary writer, seafood, fantastic eats,

Vacations start with great breakfasts, brunches, and lunches. Sleeping in is a luxury, so brunch is the perfect option for breakfast and lunch. Finding the perfect brunch is the harder part of the equation. ...

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Miss Shirley’s Cafe

April 7, 2017 By Dana Vento 31 Comments

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Travel is most exciting to me whenever I get to a destination and I can park my car and not go to it again until we are done touring the area. I love not having to utilize my car for the rest of the time because it feels like I really unpacked and am on vacation. ...

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