Walking (and eating) through Venice
Mama and I had a lovely day in Venice, on our own little, self-planned walking food tour. First, we stopped for cafe lattes and pastries at Rosa Salva. We sat […]
At home in Venice
Today was a forced rest day for us. A migraine took me down, without consideration that we’re traveling. We’d planned to rest tomorrow, so hopefully we’ll be able to switch […]
Small bites packed with flavor Venetian style
Mama and I were so exhausted from the last few days, we procrastinated leaving our Venetian apartment today, until it was nearly too late. We were drawn from rest by […]
Shopping like a local
Mama and I explored our neighborhood of Castello a bit more this evening. Our new friend Jonny, who runs a restaurant next to our apartment, recently pointed out to us […]
Italian take-away
Venice is divided into six sestiere, or neighborhoods, and Mama and I are staying in Castello. We’re just one bridge and two corners away from our apartment five years ago, […]
A very Italian evening
Tonight featured our first Italian Aperol Spritz and Bellini of the trip, new friends, and plenty of pasta! Mama and I got together with Noeleta, a fellow Californian we met […]
First gelato of the trip
It was another hot and humid day in Venice. Mama and I tried to cool down with a cup of gelato. We chose a peach/apricot flavor, which was very creamy […]
Baked potato bits
Tonight Mama and I shared a simple dinner of baked Japanese white sweet potatoes. They were candy-like, and soft, and melted in our mouths. Best of all, we’ve got tons […]
Extra minty ice cream
We recently discovered that our local liquid nitrogen ice cream makers are happy to create custom pints for us at no extra charge. Mama and I picked up one of […]
Another cook in the kitchen
Our friend Ann, the magnificent chef/owner behind Sonoma Crust Bakery, came to visit us tonight and prepared a wonderful feast to share together. Mama and I were mesmerized watching Ann […]
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