Tag: bakery
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Bunratty Castle & Folk Park | Explorng Ireland
Over the years, I have seen countless castles and stately homes throughout the United Kingdom and Europe. Although each castle experience was different to each other, Bunratty Castle in County Clare, Ireland was quite special. It might have been that Bunratty was not over the top, and I really loved its simplicity. Bunratty Castle was…
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Pâtisserie E. Ladurée | The Original Double Decker Macaron
I fell head over heals with Pâtisserie E. Ladurée two decades ago, but this indulgent French sweet shop selling high-end pastries and candy, has been around since 1862. You may know them for their best seller, the double decker macaron with a luscious filling that holds the colorful cookies together. Ladurée macarons are so perfect…
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Noshing in New York – Part 3 – A Food Journal
Manhattan, New York – The island of Manhattan is roughly twenty-three square miles, and you would think that finding a restaurant would be an easy task. So wrong! In fact, finding a great place to eat that suits your taste buds can be overwhelming, especially for visitors. New York is not short of historic, ethnic,…
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Noshing in New York – Part 2 – A Food Journal
Manhattan, New York – You would assume that navigating New York City for food would be an easy task, because there are restaurants just about everywhere. In actuality, finding a place to eat in Manhattan can be overwhelming. New York is not short of historic, ethnic, trendy, and fanciful restaurants. You would have to either…
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What I ate in LOUISIANA – A Food Journal
I had spent almost a week in Louisiana while taking a road trip from Las Vegas to Florida, and New Orleans was the centerpiece of my stay. I had never been to this state before, and found it very friendly, pleasant, and slow paced. I loved New Orleans, and it was a remarkable city to…
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For the Love of Afternoon Tea – Part Two
Is it love or an obsession? I may be obsessed with my love for afternoon tea, or I may be in love with my obsession. At this point in the game, I doubt it matters. I have always delighted in the whole experience; the formality and the deliciousness that comes with a proper tea service.…
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What I ate in WYOMING – A Food Journal
My friend and I were onto the second state of our four state, two week road trip. We were in Wyoming after driving from Nevada, and through Utah, which was an incredible drive. We learned many things like keeping our gas tank at half full, because the next town could be hours away. We never…
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What I ate in THE NETHERLANDS – A Food Journal
This is how I ate my way through The Netherlands. On my last visit to this well loved country, I travelled outside of Amsterdam and into the cities of Den Haag, Delft, Arnhem, and Maastricht. There were museums and city sights that I wanted to see, and all this delicious food came in-between. From my…
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What I ate in LUXEMBOURG – A Food Journal
Luxembourg Gastronomy, I wish I had more time to dive into it. This was another country that I need to re-visit with a more serious focus on their cuisine. I only had a couple of days out in Luxembourg City because I had to play catch up with a bit of writing. Everything worked out…
Trixie Navarre 