Detroit Foodie

Detroit Foodie: Dangerously Delicious Pies

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We love making the most of our weekends and exploring new places in Detroit. I read about this place on the Detroit Foodie blog (which I love – and check every week for new places to explore). So we yelped and braved the melting snow to try out Dangerously Delicious Pies (located in the Third Street Bar in Midtown Detroit). This place is legit (both the bar and the pies). We loved the laid back vibe – good beer, friendly people and vintage games. We went for lunch – which is the best time for us to explore Detroit places with a toddler. We tried the Steak and Cheese savory pie and the Vegetable Quiche (which had a much better name but I can’t seem to remember it). The pastry was light and flaky and the flavors were spot on. I had a sweet hot sauce on the side that was pure gold awesome-sauce. We love places like this – authentic and real people – working to make a place they love. We felt the heart in this food. Weekends are made for Detroit adventures!

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weekend wanderlust – roadtrips

Fresh Air. Freedom. Open Roads. The emotive power of a great roadtrip is unmeasurable. This has been a long work week and I literally dreamed about some of my past roadtrips last night (specifically the one we took to Michigan’s thumb area with Cole enjoying the wind in his face). I am happiest when Doug and I travel together and explore new places in our Mini Cooper. Last year we traveled cross country from Detroit to California. One of the days, we saw the sunrise over the Oklahoma panhandle and set behind the redrocks of Arizona. And although the scenery made a lasting impression, perhaps the best part was how I turned off my phone, shut down my email and just enjoyed exploring this beautiful world with my best friend. The feeling of being free from responsibility and being present in the moment is my favorite part of a vacation (I just wish I could bottle that for every day life)!

Roadtrip Photos: Cole enjoying a beautiful Michigan summer day in the thumb. The coast of Spain – and yes my dad and I did drive that road and I conquered my fear of heights to do it! Somewhere in Utah with the Mini Cooper from Doug and I’s cross-country roadtrip. 
 
Do you have a favorite roadtrip?
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weekend wanderlust – napa valley

Maybe it’s because I am 30 weeks pregnant or because it was probably one of the best weekend getaways of all time… but I am dreaming of Napa this Friday.

A great resource for a budget-friendly Napa experience: Local Wally’s Guide to Napa Valley. Where are you dreaming of traveling to?

Photos: Opus One Winery Terrace overlooking Napa Valley, Picnic and bubbly at Frank Family Vineyards.