My Daily Travels

We started the week off by having a sleepover with our two grandkids. They love fast food, the park, and shopping, so we completed their list of things to do while they were staying at our house. Now that they are safely back home with all their school shopping needs fulfilled, I have a list of my... Sign in to see full entry.

This place is like a dream come true for anyone who loves Italian cuisine. The three brothers who emigrated from Sicily made this place an Italian dream in 1902 and it has been going strong ever since. Dips | Spreads | Bruschetta (pennmac.com) Sign in to see full entry.

School starts here in just one week. We always take our two grandchildren school shopping for clothes, shoes, and supplies to give them a head start. Ever since we introduced them to one of the largest brick-and-mortar buildings with several connecting retail stores, their place of choice to shop... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday is a typical day that starts out with me watching the Food Network for most of the morning. I then either turn to Create or Roku to find more cooking shows. I have too many favorites to count, but the ones that I love the most are the ones that I can relate to as far as my and John's food... Sign in to see full entry.

These beauties also bring in those lovely yellow finches who enjoy feasting on the seeds. Sign in to see full entry.

I had a serious craving for a chili cheese dog with a side of crispy, hot fries, so we headed to the Red Caboose. The tiny hot dog stand has been around since 1980 and it is one of our favorites due to the freshness and the quality of the food. The atmosphere is retro, the service is excellent, and... Sign in to see full entry.

It is a beautiful day here in my small borough, just perfect for the band that will be playing tonight downtown on Plum Street. I am responsible for taking photos, so I cannot be late, but before we head downtown, I am off to partake in all-you-can-eat crab legs at The Steel Plate in the neighboring... Sign in to see full entry.

There is no reason that I can think of for this guy to climb into the bird feeder and help himself to their bounty when he has nuts and seeds all over the ground below, but this is what my little troublemaker does on a daily basis. I was able to get a closer shot of him today due to his little fat... Sign in to see full entry.

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John and I are bonafide foodies, but somewhere along the way, we left the foodie trail when it comes to our favorite Chinese cuisine. We both enjoy Tsao's chicken, fried rice, stir-fry, and wonton soup. Luckily, we have a Chinese buffet located nearby, so that is where we are headed this afternoon... Sign in to see full entry.