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Culinary Travel

Adventures in Chocolate – Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier

by CajunMama

Here at TravelingMamas.com, we believe travel not only educates, but changes lives. Sometimes, it’s that one moment from travels during childhood or the teen years that sticks with us and inspires greatness.
One story that struck a chord with me is the journey of Gail Ambrosius. She visited France as a teen on a school trip [...]

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Roadside eats for families in Atlanta, Georgia

by ThemeParkMom

All my life, I have driven on I-75 to and from Florida once, twice or a dozen times a year. And for those of you who have done it, you know that means you see a lot — a lot — of Georgia interstate.
You also see a lot of fast-food joints and chain restaurants. But [...]

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10 great Walt Disney World restaurants

by ThemeParkMom

If your idea of dining at theme parks is a fast-food burger and fries from an outdoor stand, you might be surprised to find that a Walt Disney World vacation can include fine cuisine and many unique dining experiences. There are hundreds of dining options at the Walt Disney World resort. During my family’s multiple [...]

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Wine and Culinary Travel Gear: Bottlewise Bot’lPak

by CajunMama

Before 9/11, it used to be convenient to purchase a few bottles of wine at whatever destination we were visiting to bring home. We could carry it through security, assuring delicate handling of this precious cargo, knowing that the investment (no matter how large or small) would be protected until time to enjoy.

Today, should we decide to purchase [...]

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Gulf Coast Seafood – I’m Eating It (and you should too).

by CajunMama

Seafood makes up a large portion of the cuisine along the Gulf Coast. If you haven’t already heard, we’re supporting Gulf Coast communities by spending recreation time at affected beaches and eating Gulf Coast seafood. Sounds like a tough job, right? Well, there’s been a bit of hype in the news media regarding “unsafe seafood” and [...]

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Foodie Friday: Dessert on Carnival Fantasy Cruise

by CajunMama

We took our first family cruise at the beginning of the summer and it was also my first experience with Carnival Cruise Lines. I’ve enjoyed a romantic cruise with Princess Cruises Crown Princess and a girlfriend getaway cruise on the Norwegian Spirit (the cruise line currently offering Nickelodeon themed cruises). The thing that surprised me most with Carnival [...]

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Tales of the Cocktail 2010 Twitter Contest at Hotel Monteleone #totc

by CajunMama

Every year I look forward to New Orleans’ most spirited event – Tales of the Cocktail. It’s an annual event held each July and is a festival of cocktails, cuisine, and culture in New Orleans. This is THE place to meet mixologists, authors, bartenders, chefs, and designers from all over the world. What I enjoy most about [...]

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Cherry Adventure in Traverse City, Michigan

by CajunMama

I don’t know about you, but I love to eat when I travel. Food is such an important aspect of travel. It gives us a sense of place and the culture behind the destination. I’ve said before, that here in Louisiana we don’t eat to live, we live to eat. Our culture is that a [...]

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Tweet Your Travel Questions – Healthy Road Food Options

by CajunMama

We love interacting with readers on Facebook and Twitter and sometimes we even get questions asking for a bit of assistance. Recently a twitter follower asked a great question about good road trip food.

Thanks for following us, @StaffordK and engaging with TravelingMamas.com on Twitter. This is a great question that many of our readers would [...]

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Cherries – A Healthy Road Trip Snack for the Entire Family

by CajunMama

Cherries hold a special place in my heart. My summers as a kid included afternoons of relaxing around my grandmother’s home in Alabama and snacking on fresh cherries with my aunt who’s only a few years older than me. I can’t forget about all those desserts that are topped with cherries. As I grew older, [...]

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Bringing people together with food – in a Disney movie, and at Monell’s

by ThemeParkMom

My whole family loved Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog.” I could go on and on about the stunning visuals and how thankful I am that Disney has returned to hand-drawn animation. I could tell you the reasons I was impressed with the story and its handling of different ethnicities and cultures, which you would [...]

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Louisiana Plantation Tour: Houmas House Plantation and Gardens

by CajunMama

I’ve always dreamed that at some point in my life I’d earn enough to purchase my own plantation. I’ve grown up in an area where these majestic homes have intrigued residents and visitors with the stories of the families who lived and died in these white mansions. Some of the stories are about history while [...]

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Community Coffee Travel Tumbler Gift Set Giveaway

by CajunMama

If anyone has ever noticed the footer on this website, they’ll see that TravelingMamas.com is not only powered by the Wordpress content management system, but also Community Coffee. I’ve personally been drinking this caffeinated brew since I was a toddler watching Saturday morning cartoons and my mother would prepare a diluted version of cafe au [...]

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Coffee for Travel

by CajunMama

For those of us who are addicted to coffee and its many variations, finding a decent cup of java while on the road can present a challenge. I love my hometown Community Coffee, but I’m not adverse to seeking out small coffee shops when I’m traveling. Here’s my take on the various products offered to [...]

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