Gluten-free in Greenville, South Carolina

There are 48 towns in the USA named Greenville. I was lucky enough to visit South Carolina’s and overwhelmed with how fun this city is. One of Greenville’s highlights? The friendly array of gluten-free options throughout their incredible food scene. Downtown Greenville alone has over […]

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A Morning at P.S. & Co. in Philadelphia

My diet has drastically changed over the years. Living in Southern California, I admit that I certainly can take things for granted. Organic this, cold-pressed that. During my short time in Philadelphia, there was no lack of excellent food. I even found a Whole Foods […]

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EMei Restaurant in Philadelphia’s Chinatown

When was the last time you immersed yourself in Chinatown? I have memories of walking through San Francisco as a child. With its bright, vibrant red lights, lanterns, and loads of shop windows filled with souvenirs. Just last year I enjoyed a family stroll through […]

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A Gluten-free Guide to Philadelphia

I was elated to head to Pennsylvania and check off another state I’d yet to visit. The stars aligned perfectly for me to spend a weekend in Philadelphia. I knew there’d be plenty of gluten-free opportunities awaiting me. Did I envision everything from Chinese food […]

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Gluten-free Guide to the Quad Cities

It’s been a while since some gluten-free travel research. During my week in the Quad Cities, I was in luck as everywhere I went had a great gluten-free or friendly selection. The Quad Cities are a group of communities in Iowa and Illinois along the […]

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Visiting Madame ZuZu’s in Highland Park

One of my favorite elements when traveling is making wishes come true. However small or silly they may seem. A good example is when I was in San Francisco a few years ago. Growing up, baby Mary dreamed of getting her picture in front of […]

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A First Time Visit to Flagstaff

Earlier this past spring I visited Flagstaff for the first time. Although the journey was brief, the Arizona mountain city left a lasting impression on me. Much like New Mexico, the Grand Canyon State has very powerful energy as you walk its parts. Think content, […]

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Simon’s Secret Sauce Celebrates One Year at Stella Barra

(Editor’s Note: I was so excited to be invited to Stella Barra Pizzeria to celebrate Simon’s Secret Sauce’s one year anniversary. What’s a girl to do when she cannot make it? Send one of her best contributors, Julie Raelyn, of course! Thanks for a great […]

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Sweetfin Unveils Sweetbox Today

Are you ready to think INSIDE of the box? Since 2015, fast-casual darling, Sweetfin, has been all about thinking OUTSIDE of the box. Well, get ready to re-think things a bit and enjoy their newest (and delicious) item, Sweetbox.  I remember the very first time […]

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It’s Hatch Pepper Season with Melissa’s Produce (& a S’mores Recipe)

Did you know it’s hatch pepper season? These irresistible spicy hots are native to New Mexico and available just six weeks out of the year. I was first introduced to hatch peppers during my adventures with the 2019 IFWTWA Conference. On my ten-day venture, I fell in love […]

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Rubio’s to Offer Free Chips & Guac July 31st

It’s no secret I’m a fan of Rubio’s Coastal Grill. The fast-casual cafe continues to grow as more locations pop up and I love that they keep up with new menu trends. I tend to go for plant-based over meat dishes, and Rubio’s makes that […]

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Organic Spring Fruits & Veggies for Juicing from Melissa’s Produce

How is it already May? It’s been a beautiful Spring and I’ll celebrate my first Mother’s Day this week. As I head into my fourth month of motherhood, something on my mind is losing the stubborn baby weight. I’m 30 pounds down from when I […]

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