Category Archives: The Sunshine State

Where it’s too hot to think straight…

Food & Fascism: Boston Cream Cheesecake

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Dianna Dann Narciso

You know that flag with the coiled snake that says “Don’t Tread on Me,” right? Well, that’s called the Gadsden Flag. Christopher Gadsden, a member of the Continental Congress, designed the flag in 1775 during the American Revolution. The flag, … Continue reading →

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Food & Fascism: The Lobster Roll

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Dianna Dann Narciso

So, there’s this old woman who lives in my neighborhood on the main road. People use this road as a thru-way from one big road to another, sometimes. Anyway, from the time the Orange Turd rode down the elevator in … Continue reading →

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Food & Fascism

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Dianna Dann Narciso

It’s been a long while since I posted on this blog. There are a couple of reasons for that. If you want to get right to the food, scroll down a bit. Otherwise, let’s get into it. The first time … Continue reading →

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Large portions of bland foods…Sea World’s Seven Seas Food Festival 2024

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Dianna Dann Narciso

Last weekend, we visited Sea World for their Seven Seas Food Festival. We do the Epcot Food & Wine Festival every year, but this is only the second time we’ve done Sea World’s. Hubs, after our first time, dubbed Sea … Continue reading →

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We pigged out at EPCOT so you don’t have to…

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Dianna Dann Narciso

Central Florida couldn’t decide if it wanted to be hot or chilly, sunny or rainy, on the Friday we visited EPCOT for their annual food & wine festival. Luckily for us, the brief rain happened while we were in a … Continue reading →

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Doug & Carrie vs. Mike & Molly

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Dianna Dann Narciso

I’m typically very late to the game when it comes to television, or film for that matter. I don’t go to the theater anymore and even when a movie is available for streaming, I’m more likely than not to wait … Continue reading →

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I am not a monster…

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Dianna Dann Narciso

My father died last December. I typed that, like, two minutes ago and just sat there waiting for some other thought to come into my head. But nothing did. After my mother died, I wrote As My Mother Lay Dying … Continue reading →

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15 Things The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Got Wrong

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Dianna Dann Narciso

I promise, this is my last post about The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. And let me say from the start that this is one of my favorite shows. I love it so much that these things the show got wrong really … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again…

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Dianna Dann Narciso

In January, I wrote this: The thing is, no matter what people tell you, no matter what you do, you might not succeed. Everyone out there telling you how to succeed–Just keep submitting to corporate publishers or agents! Persistence is … Continue reading →

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The Problem with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel finale

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Dianna Dann Narciso

I watched the final episode of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season Five just before leaving for vacation. So I had plenty of time to think about it. When I got home, I binge-watched the entire season again. I have to … Continue reading →

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