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Author Archives: J. Matlock, Director of Fantasies
Thank You, Tom Pritchard
On this national day set aside for giving thanks in our country, it is a sad day for foodies here in Tampa Bay. The Tampa Bay Times announced the loss of Tom Pritchard, one of the “most inventive and influential executive … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Florida, Tampa Bay Treasures
Tagged Dining, Gourmet Dining, Restaurants, Tampa Bay
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Azteca D’Oro
I eat Mexican whenever I can on solo dining trips as my husband doesn’t like this type of food. When I saw Azteca D’Oro on University Boulevard in Orlando near UCF, I knew I had to try it. The first … Continue reading
Posted in Mexican Food, Orlando
Tagged Dining, Mexican Food, Orlando, Restaurants, UCF
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Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine
We have dined many times at the Winter Park location of Bosphorous and know well it’s reputation for delicious and authentic Turkish food. Didn’t know this location in the Dr. Phillips area existed but were delighted to stumble upon it one … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Orlando
Tagged Dining, Grilled Food, Lamb, Mediterranean, Restaurants, Turkish Food
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Fresh To Order – Fast Tasty Food
In the past few weeks, I have been making trips to Orlando to care for my Mom. That gave me a great opportunity to try some new restaurants. I’ll be sharing what I’ve found over the next couple of weeks. … Continue reading
Horrible Check-In Experience Almost Ruins 20th Wedding Anniversary Trip
My husband & I booked the Swan for two days to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. We married at Disney in October 1995, so we thought it was a great idea for a quick weekend celebration to return there. Rates … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Hotels, Walt Disney World
Tagged Hotel, Walt Disney World, WDW Swan, Westin
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Have Your Cupcakes …..and Eat Them Too!
I have a serious obsession about cupcakes. I especially like mini cupcakes – so much flavor packed into one little cake and less icing (don’t care for the sweet sugary stuff and have been known to scrap it off a … Continue reading
Posted in Bakeries, Florida, Orlando, Tampa, Tampa Bay Treasures
Tagged Bakery, Cupcakes, gluten free
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9/11
On this, the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, it occurred to me what an effect that day has had on travel in ways both big and small, not just that day, but every day since. There are so many stories….. … Continue reading
Posted in Washington DC
Tagged 9/11, American Flag, American History Museum, Smithsonian Institute, Washington DC
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My Own Walk In the Woods
Since the movie “A Walk in the Woods” based on the book by Bill Bryson is opening in theaters today, I share my very small, very short experience of walking a portion of the Appalachian Trail (AP). A wonderful part of … Continue reading
Annoying Airline Passenger Stories
I recently came across a post on the blog Young Adventuress about annoying things people do on airplanes (http://youngadventuress.com/2013/08/annoying-people-on-airplanes.html/comment-page-3#comment-294423). It is well worth reading. This post is both painfully honest and hilarious at the same time. It got me to … Continue reading →