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Category Restaurants/Dining

Suggestions for where to eat and what to cook

Two Tasty Styles of German Food that You Shouldn’t Miss

Fried green tomatoes, collard greens, BBQ, sausage gravy and fried chicken. These are the dishes that we identify with the Alabama culinary scene. However, as my travels through the deep south expanded, I discovered that a hungry traveler can also… Continue Reading →

Which Chicken Sandwich is the Best in Alabama?

Birmingham, Alabama is comprised of smaller suburbs that encircle the main city in every direction. To the north, you will find Fultondale, Gardendale, and more. To the south, there is Homewood, Vestavia Hills, and the list goes on. There are… Continue Reading →

Where to Eat in Central Florida to Avoid the Crowds

Theme park visits are fun. Unlike many other people, I don’t love them enough to have a season pass or anything, but occasionally, I do indulge. Central Florida has plenty of parks to choose from in Orlando, Lakeland, and Tampa…. Continue Reading →

Happy Passover! Passover Traditions While Traveling

UPDATED: APRIL 2022 – This post is an oldie but a goodie. I haven’t made chicken salad this year, but I did explain to two people at my hotel yesterday that Passover is not just one day. They were both… Continue Reading →

Mid-Week Treat: Alfano’s Restaurant in Clearwater, Florida

When you haven’t seen an old friend in a long time, you just want a quiet place to eat dinner together and catch up. The last thing you are interested in is sixteen televisions all tuned to different sporting events…. Continue Reading →

Road Trip: Learning About America’s Historic Waterways in Three Southern Cities

On my open-air quests across the South, I discovered three wonderful parks that feature stunning waterways. The three destinations form a triangle and that makes them perfect for a road trip itinerary.  If you prefer to spend less time in… Continue Reading →

Wit Whiz – A Tutorial of the Best Cheesesteaks in Sarasota: Gentile’s Cheesesteaks

Welcome to Gentile’s Cheesesteaks Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. When you decide you are ready to travel, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to… Continue Reading →

Where to Find Miami’s Best Pastries

Don Pan Bakery Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. When you decide you are ready to travel, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to Marriott’s… Continue Reading →

Mid-Week Treat: Moonlite Diner, Ft. Lauderdale

Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. When you decide you are ready to travel, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to Marriott’s reservation page. Mrs…. Continue Reading →

Where to Eat Venezuelan Food in Doral, Florida

Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. When you decide you are ready to travel, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to Marriott’s reservation page. Mrs…. Continue Reading →

Fun Places to Eat in Charleston, SC: Fuel Cantina

Food is fuel. Choose wisely. I’ve seen this quote as a meme, printed on notebooks and on gym walls. Charleston, South Carolina is one of America’s most famous food cities. In this place of culinary royalty, that quote takes on… Continue Reading →

Where to Eat in Columbia, South Carolina

Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. When you decide you are ready to travel, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to Marriott’s reservation page. Mrs…. Continue Reading →

Mid-Week Treat: The Yard House, Greenville, SC

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Two Meals and One Garden Visit in Birmingham, AL

Remember that Mrs. HomeFree is an official Marriott affiliate. If you do decide to travel this holiday season, you can click on any of the Marriott ads or hotel links found here and be taken directly to Marriott’s reservation page…. Continue Reading →

Looking for a Snack in Huntsville? Pizza and Gyros Reviewed

On a soaking Sunday, when it seemed the rain would keep slashing down forever, we were hungry. We were so hungry that we even extended our Treat Day rule by an extra day. We wanted something warm and comforting and… Continue Reading →

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