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Beating the Post-Travel Blues by Recreating Food from our Trips

Written on May 31, 2019 in Family Travel Tips

Post-Travel Blues is a real thing. Seriously. Some of us—like me—research our next trip on our way home from the current one. Sounds ridiculous? Sometimes it feels that way too. But I have a terrible time battling the post-travel blues. Enduring the chilly gray and dreary Adirondack spring—and I use the word spring in the...

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Yerba Buena Restaurant Condado Puerto Rico—A Review

Written on September 4, 2018 in Food & Traveling

The last night of our three-day trip to Puerto Rico, we ate at this lovely restaurant while visiting the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. Yerba Buena on Cond Ashford Plz in Condado is within walking distance of many hotels in San Juan. My wife was doing her best to find us a place where...

Simple Gluten-Free Lunch at The Stuffed Avocado Shop

Written on September 4, 2018 in Food & Traveling

A Simple Lunch Strolling down Calle San Fransisco in Old San Juan on our Anniversary trip to Puerto Rico, we found the most delightful little place to have a wonderful gluten-free lunch at The Stuffed Avocado Shop. The placed had good reviews on the Find Me Gluten Free app, and we were not disappointed at...

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Marmalade : Romantic Anniversary Dinner in Old San Juan

Written on September 4, 2018 in Food & Traveling

Anniversary Dinner at Marmalade On our three-day getaway to Puerto Rico, my wife and I searched for a place to have a romantic dinner in San Juan to celebrate our anniversary. We found the perfect place. Marmalade Restaurant and Wine Bar was less of a dinner and more of an incredible food tour event. We...

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Gluten-Free Breakfast at Cafe Berlin in Old San Juan Puerto Rico– A Review

Written on August 29, 2018 in Food & Traveling

My wife and I spent three days in San Juan, Puerto Rico for our 21st Anniversary. She is newly diagnosed with Celiac disease, and we worried about our ability to travel with her current dietary restrictions. However, searching for a gluten-free breakfast in Puerto Rico was not as hard as we had anticipated. Located on...

Mesa Verde Restaurant – Old San Juan – A Review

Written on August 29, 2018 in Food & Traveling

The interior of the restaurant was so unique and we loved everything about it! Our first dinner in San Juan was at Mesa Verde (Green Table) Restaurant on Calle de Tetuan Street. We were in Puerto Rico to celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary and were looking for someplace special to dine. Although the night we...

Celiac Adventures: Seven Places to Eat Gluten-Free in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Written on August 28, 2018 in Food & Traveling

Traveling with Celiac to Puerto Rico Hubby and I traveled to Puerto Rico for the first time and being a recently diagnosed Celiac with left me more than a little anxious about our trip. Where would I eat? What if I there were no gluten-free options? How would I communicate my concerns without speaking Spanish?...