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 […]

Fantasticks

In the heart of One Loudoun, there is a new pop-up stand serving gelato – both in the traditional sense and also as gelato pops.  Fantasticks, a customized gelato bar, is currently set up in One Loudoun, adding an incredible place to get a sweet treat after grabbing a meal, watching a movie, or going […]

A Lot O’ Gelato

When I heard that our area had a brand-new gelato place, I couldn’t wait to try it! I love ice cream, but especially gelato, and it’s typically hard to find. In fact, I think the only time I’ve ever had gelato was on vacation. So, I was eager to get my family out to try […]