Cape Breton – Day 1 – We Have Arrived
How did this adventure begin? Shannon, my cousin, inquired if I had any plans for the second week of October. I didn't, and so it began. Look out Maritimers, these two foodies are headed your…
Category: North America
Chicago, I love you!
This morning was a little rough! My voice is hoarse and I'm a little tired. You see Shannon is a night owl and this girl doesn't know how to sleep in. I was up at…
Pork Belly and the Blues
If you thought Day 1 and 2 were busy and full of good eats, Day 3 is for champions! Up early with a cup of hot coffee, reheated deep dish and jalepeno poppers. I mean…
Roana eats her way through Chicago
Today is full of activity. You have to make the best use of the time you have for an extended weekend. The Starbucks lady butchered my name and when they called Roana, we howled. For…
Taking Chicago by storm
We hit Chicago at rush hour so the trip was a little longer than planned but overall quite pleasant. As we sat in traffic, we cheerfully chatted with Syed, our driver, and glanced at the…
Chicago, Chicago!
Months ago I came across an advert for an underground cooking competition that wraps up in Chicago. 5 chefs compete to receive the Grand Cochon (in French cochon = pig) trophy. Calling up my foodie cousin…
Northeastern Avalon – Another Circle!
Hard to believe this tour is winding down. We have met so many interesting people and have seen such beautiful places. Today was not going to be any different. After a quick breakfast we hopped…
We Found Our Feet Tonight!
Everyone woke refreshed and ready to take whatever the day brings. The weather has been anything but stellar but as we all said if the weather hadn't been…
Power of Mother Nature – Girlpower!
We wanted to get out on the road early this morning. Yordie has relatives in the area, and she wanted to show us around Lewisporte. First stop was breakfast. Yordie remembered there was a nice…
Small World and Large At The Same Time
We were like ladies of leisure today. We slept in and enjoyed the luxury of the beds at the Greenwood Hotel in Corner Brook. Yordie on the other hand decided to take advantage of the…