Culinary Travel

Tips on Celebrating Mardi Gras Where You Live

by CajunMama
Shannon Hurst Lane in a Baton Rouge Mardi Gras parade

The Carnival Season is a time of fun and revelry. Most people associate Mardi Gras with New Orleans, but did you know that the first Mardi Gras in the US was held in Mobile, Alabama? There are also Mardi Gras parades held all over the southern US and in a few other places around the [...]

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Aloft Hotel Urban and Trendy – Charlotte, North Carolina

by CarolinaMama

The Aloft Hotel is Uptown at the Epicenter in Charlotte, North Carolina is urban and trendy.  Fellow Traveling Mamas, Jen of One Moms World, and I were in Charlotte recently. It is in the heart of the Epicenter of Charlotte.  There you will find an abundance of city life and activity. This Fall, I attended [...]

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Guy’s Burger Joint on Carnival Cruise Lines #FunShip2dot0

by CajunMama
Guy

I’m not sure what I was expecting on the Carnival Liberty when it comes to Guy’s Burger Joint on the Fun Ship 2.0, but it sure wasn’t the chance to eat the best burger on the sea. All I can say is, move over 5 Guys Burgers. There’s only one guy for me when it [...]

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Harry’s Steakhouse on Carnival Liberty: A Classic Premium Restaurant #FunShip2dot0

by CajunMama
Amuse Bouche at Harry

Last night I enjoyed dinner at a premium restaurant on the Carnival Liberty. I’ve been on board checking out all the Fun Ship 2.0 enhancements. Dinner at Harry’s is $30 per person, but if you look at some of these images, you might agree it’s well worth the added expense. Amuse Bouche (Sent by the [...]

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Terrazza Angelo restaurant in Taormina, Sicily

by CajunMama
Cobbled streets of medieval town Taormina

A Mediterranean cruise with port stops in Europe is a wonderful introduction to a number of destinations. You get to visit a variety of countries and cities, giving yourself a chance to figure out which destination you’d like to revisit for a longer land stay. During my cruise on the Carnival Magic, we stopped in [...]

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Fernando’s 100% Agave restaurant near Costa Maya

by CajunMama
Fernando

Costa Maya is a port stop on a number of Caribbean cruises. But if you step beyond the colorful port itself, and venture less than 10 minutes away into Mahahual, you’ll find an authentic Mexican experience and delicious fare at Fernando’s 100% Agave. Fernando’s is located in Old Mahahual, on the second street. This palapa [...]

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Saint-Tropez Saturday Market at The Place des Lices

by CajunMama
Saturday Market Saint Tropez France spices

One Saturday morning, while I was in Saint-Tropez, I ventured for a stoll to the central market. This area is called the Place des Lices and can be a busy area in the summer. I went in search of people watching, specifically the old men playing boules. Instead I discovered the Saturday Market, the place [...]

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A Progressive Dinner in New Orleans

by CajunMama
Line at Acme Oyster House in New Orleans

I love visiting New Orleans, be it for just an evening or for a weekend getaway close to home. Recently my husband and I decided on a quick romantic trip, where instead of your typical dinner, we opted for our own version of a progressive dinner. We thought it would be fun, and we had [...]

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Video: Heart Healthy Holiday Eating Tips from Joe Bastianich

by CajunMama

Eating heart healthy during the holiday season can be a challenge, whether you are at home or traveling. Restaurateur-winemaker Joe Bastianich has teamed up with a new program called Heart in the Kitchen, to develop low cholesterol recipes that taste fantastic and still fit into his healthy lifestyle. I was able to catch up with Joe and [...]

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Southwest Louisiana Cuisine: Fried Sweet Dough Sweet Potato Pie

by CajunMama
Rose in Courtyard of home in Southwest Louisiana

Like a good pot of gumbo, Louisiana is filled with all kinds of good things. Each part of the state offers a unique culture all its own, but the underlying theme of good food and family values is always there. During a visit to Southwest Louisiana, the group I was touring with was treated to [...]

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