Cardinal Coffee

As I continue to hurtle toward the ranks of the elderly, I am constantly looking for a mom and pop coffee shop that gives me my caffeine fix in the morning.  Last week, we got invited out to Cardinal Coffee, and when I saw that they had 24 oz buckets of coffee, I was immediately […]

Panhandle Apothecary & Fleur de Lis Cheese Shop

Our last stop on our tour through Berkeley Springs was a two-for-one.  We visited the Panhandle Apothecary and Fleur de Lis Cheese Shop, which work in conjunction with each other to serve incredible coffees and drinks, along with some truly show-stopping sandwiches.  The Apothecary is cranking out matcha lattes, iced coffees, and caramel macchiatos, as […]

Food, Culture & Carbs: A Dreamy Escape to Florence, Italy

Some cities are beautiful. Others are delicious. And then there’s Florence, which is absolutely both. On a recent trip, we stayed right in the heart of the city in a charming Airbnb, surrounded by cobblestone streets, Renaissance architecture, and espresso bars on nearly every corner. It was the kind of trip where you wake up […]