Agritopia Coffee Shop

Eat at Joe’s (Farm Grill that is)

So I think I've made no secret of the fact that I loves me a good burger. And fries. Oh, and if you want to throw in a milkshake, I won't argue with you. But I'm also a fan of all that is local and organic and I like to support small businesses. On …

Oeufs mayonnase on the Rue du Bac

Oeufs mayonnaise on the Rue du Bac

As everyone knows the French have a lot of ideas about food, most of which I agree with, although you'll never convince me that coffee shouldn't be served at the same time as dessert, especially when that dessert involves chocolate. But despite my …

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MidAtlantic fun: The Reading Terminal Market

When I'm in Philadelphia with the kids, I really like to go to lunch at the Reading Terminal Market. It's chaotic and crowded and not for the faint of heart, but if you've got kids who like food and enjoy a wide variety of choices, it really can't be …

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Road trip tip: Eating on the road

Before I had kids I really didn't think that much about what I'd eat when I had a long drive. Either we'd grab a slice of pizza at a rest stop or just wait until we got to our final destination. Excuse me for a minute. OK, I've wiped my eyes at …

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True confessions of a road tripping mom

So I tallied it up and during our recent road trip we spent close to 49 hours in the car over an 18-day period. Since most of this was done in shifts of six hours or more, I think we can safely say that we earned a gold medal for family togetherness …