Explore the Road with Donnamarie

World Food & Appetizers: How to Travel the…

- August 12, 2021 | August 12, 2021 - Donnamarie 3 Comments

We had so much fun putting together our European Meat and Cheese Boards and previous World Appetizers that we decide to continue the platter theme with more world food. Even though these don't match up…

Traveling during Covid-19

Safe Travel USA: How to Vacation Safely during…

- August 9, 2021 | August 9, 2021 - Donnamarie 9 Comments

Many people are wondering is it safe to travel right now? And if so, is it safe to fly right now? The CDC says that it is safe to travel if you are fully vaccinated,…

Lemonade with Vodka: How to Make Tropical Drinks…

- August 5, 2021 | August 5, 2021 - Donnamarie comment

Tropical drinks traditionally conjure images of islands, beaches, tiki bars, and endless hours in the sun. But when you are stuck at home you can still bring a bit of the islands to you. Therefore…

Family Trips / State Parks

Rainbow Springs State Park: Fall in Love with…

- August 2, 2021 | August 2, 2021 - Donnamarie 5 Comments

For our first trip this summer we wanted to do something outdoors. We were staying in Central Florida so we decided to visit the nearby Rainbow Springs State Park. The main headsprings and Visitor's Center…

Foreign Drink Experiences

Vineyards Near Me: Find the Best Around the…

- July 29, 2021 | July 29, 2021 - Donnamarie 5 Comments

In Vineyards Near Me, a follow up post to Best Winery Tastings Around the World, we continue to explore some of the best places to taste wines and tour vineyards world wide. Vineyards Near Me…

Foreign Drink Experiences

Winery Tastings: Sneak away to the best around…

- July 26, 2021 | July 26, 2021 - Donnamarie 6 Comments

My husband and I love doing winery tastings. We have mostly sampled Florida wines since we live in this region. However, we have been to wineries in upstate New York, South Shore Long Island, and…

Foreign Food Experiences

Homemade Pasta Recipes: How to Create Flavors of…

- July 22, 2021 | July 22, 2021 - Donnamarie 8 Comments

I love cooking Italian food and trying new recipes, so I wanted to try making homemade pasta. However, unlike Lydia Bastianich from Lydia's Italy, my previous attempts at pasta making did not turn out as…

Romantic Getaways / Small Towns

Small Town Florida: Enjoy the Hidden Magic and…

- July 19, 2021 | July 19, 2021 - Donnamarie 4 Comments

As we drove up Florida Turnpike towards small town Florida and away from our crazy South Florida lives, I began to relax. My tiki bar mix boomed out Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville from the stereo. I…

Foreign Food Experiences

Lo Mein Chicken: How to Make Delicious Variations

- July 15, 2021 | July 15, 2021 - Donnamarie 7 Comments

My husband and I are big fans of Public Television. One of our favorite shows is Confucius was a Foodie. On one episode the host researched whether spaghetti was originally from China, which got me…

Family Trips / Romantic Getaways

Best Hotels Niagara Falls Ontario: Experience the amazing…

- July 12, 2021 | August 30, 2021 - Donnamarie 4 Comments

Canada is full of majestic beauty to be found in its National Parks and especially at Niagara Falls. With its rush of water and constant rainbows, this natural wonder attracts numerous people each year. This…

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