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We are so excited to have you join us on this journey of discovering amazing places, exploring different cuisines, and learning as much as we can along the way. Thank you for joining us!

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Eating at Home

Sicilian Chocolate Spice Cookies

In our house these wonderful cookies, usually called “Tetù” were known as “Sicilian Kisses”. How they got that name, we’re not sure. We were usually ...

Where we've been traveling...

Our guide to planning your day in Pienza

We continue our tour of our favorite corner of Tuscany in Pienza. Such a great little town and a welcome ...

Not your common European cruise ports of call

When it comes to cruising, we are firm believers that Europe is never a bad choice. It’s an area of ...

Random bits as you plan your cruise

As we have already mentioned here, Crystal is our favorite cruise line. So since we have traveled on Crystal before, ...

Restaurants we love...

Our favorite restaurants from our Tuscan travels

Truth be told, in the small hill towns of Tuscany, you will be safe going into almost any restaurant. (We ...

When in Lisbon – Fábrica da Nata

Of all the foods to try when in Lisbon, Pastéis de Nata is high on the list for anyone who ...

Dinner in Lisbon ~ Cervejaria Liberdade

Is it possible to have a wonderful meal, enjoy some of the best seafood from the Portuguese coast, and not ...

What we've be making...

Sicilian Chocolate Spice Cookies

In our house these wonderful cookies, usually called “Tetù” were known as “Sicilian Kisses”. How they got that name, we’re ...

Spinach & Cheese Chicken Bake

Like so many I get inspiration for recipes from lots of places. Cooking shows, cook books – both new and ...

Pepper and Egg Sandwich

On a recent visit back to Chicago a friend of ours was talking about how they love to have a ...

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Dec 20

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We had another wonderful evening at The Ritz Carlton in Naples 🎄

Through Christmas Eve you can visit their amazing Gingerbread House, just steps from the lobby in their ballroom. It’s a perfect place to bring friends or family visiting for the holidays.

They have beautiful spots all over their lobby to enjoy their beautiful decorations. And kids will love seeing the Gingerbread House up close.

Of course we ended the night with dinner at Sofra, so it made for a great holiday evening 🥰🎄

❗️They only offer valet parking, so if you go just to see the Gingerbread House, there’s a $10 charge. But valet is always included if you’re staying for dinner.

#RCNaples #ParadiseCoast #Naplesfl #christmasdecor #gingerbreadhouse #holidaydecor #holidaycelebration #thesinglettas

Dec 18

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✨Tetù cookies✨

If you love all the spices of gingerbread & love chocolate, these are for you! As with many recipes, this is our family’s version and we actually call them Sicilian Kisses…and we have no explanation why 😁

There are some variation of this cookie around (we never put nuts in them) but the basic flavors are chocolate, warm spices, & a touch of citrus. A little crispy on the outside and tender inside. They’re not overly sweet, so it’s easy to eat quite a few 😁 They’re easy to make and the dough freezes well, so you can make them ahead & bake when you need them.

Ingredients ~
3 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp each of nutmeg, ginger, & allspice
1/4 tsp cloves
1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
Mini chocolate chips & orange zest

Sift together all the dry ingredients. Cream the shortening & brown sugar, then add the eggs one at time. Add the dry ingredients & alternate with milk. Add the mini chips & orange zest. Shape with cookie scoop (we used 2 tbsp size) then bake for 8-10 minutes.

Glazed with a mix of powdered sugar & lemon juice…and of course top with sprinkles.

❗️It easiest to shape & then freeze them. That way you can pull out as many as you want to bake.

#christmascookies #sicilian #cookies #baking #homemadecookies #thesinglettas

Dec 10

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Just a quick appreciation post for another amazing lunch at San Giuseppe Pizza in Naples!

This time we tried the calzone ~ just mozzarella & ricotta. When the ingredients are so good, you don’t need anything else. 🥰

If you are anywhere close to Naples, you need to check them out. They have the best pizza in Florida (really anywhere) and the owners, Mike & Raeann are the kindest people you’ll meet!

❗️Season is basically here, so it’s busy! Plan ahead, order ahead, and remember that quality takes time. 😋

@san.giuseppe.pizza

📍 2400 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples

#SanGiuseppePizza #BestPizza #Calzone #naplesfoodie #swflfoodie #naplesflorida #thesinglettas

Dec 8

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✨Sofra at The Ritz Carlton✨

This week we had dinner at one of the most amazing restaurants ~ Sofra at The Ritz Carlton, Naples FL. They serve Eastern Mediterranean cuisine and it is truly some of the best we’ve ever had.

The flavors are focused on the cuisines of Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, and Israel, but also the use of local produce. The combination of flavors and freshness really makes such a difference in each dish.

We had the opportunity to meet Chef Ertu. Originally from Turkey, he has made sure to put his take on Eastern Mediterranean cuisine and you can taste his passion in each dish.

Here’s a bit of what we tried ~
✨ Incredible fresh made pita served with olive oil & za’atar spice
✨Braised Artichoke with orange sauce and Tulum cheese
✨Baby shrimp with barrel aged feta, baked in tomato sauce with urfa chili
✨Levantine-style beef & lamb with garlic yoghurt, tomato sauce, & crispy onions
✨Chicken skewer with onion salad & Hatay lavash
✨Deconstructed baklava ~ absolutely amazing!
✨Dark chocolate mousse with kadaif, cherry & ice cream
✨Rice pudding with ice cream & cinnamon

The dishes are meant for sharing, which is great, so you can try more! We had the most amazing server, Will and he guided us through the menu, made recommendations, and made sure we didn’t miss the best of the menu for our first visit. He made an already wonderful evening even better!

❗️Arrive a little bit before your reservation and take in the views. The Gulf looks just breathtaking from their location.

📍280 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples

#RCNaples #theritzcarlton #paradisecoast #floridafoodie #naplesfl #naplesfoodie #thesinglettas

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